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The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas, with Coach JJ Redick still undecided on his starting lineup due to several players being “banged up.” Meanwhile, reports emerged that the Lakers rejected a trade for a four-time All-Star scorer and signed a new 6’10” playmaking forward. The team also made a roster move, cutting Dalton Knecht and signing an ex-Rockets center.

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College Football Network · Mon 5:26 PM ET

Lakers Insider Floats Bilal Coulibaly or Justin Champagnie Trade Idea if Wizards Take Back Jaden Hardy — An insider suggested the Lakers could pursue a trade for Bilal Coulibaly or Justin Champagnie, potentially involving Jaden Hardy going to the Wizards.

Lakers Wire · Mon 2:00 PM ET

Insider suggests Lakers could send Jaden Hardy back to the Wizards

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‘We Trust Whatever He Has Planned’ — Austin Reaves Hypes Up Lakers’ $52 Million Offseason Addition Amid Stellar PreseasonPro Football Network · Mon 5:16 AM ET
Walker Kessler returned to practice for the Lakers on SundayLakers Wire · Mon 3:03 AM ET
Lakers Sign Rafael Castro After his Release from HoustonRoundtable Sports Houston Rockets · Mon 12:12 AM ET
Lakers Looking to Find Trade Partner For 4th Time This Offseason, Recently Acquired Player Reportedly On MarketLast Word on Sports · Sun 11:33 PM ET
JJ Redick admits he is still undecided about the Lakers' opening night starting lineupThe Sporting News · Sun 11:31 PM ET

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Lakers coach JJ Redick hasn't decided on his starting lineup yet — Head coach JJ Redick revealed he has not finalized the Lakers’ starting five, citing multiple players being “banged up” ahead of the upcoming season.

Lakers Signed 6’10” Do-It-All Playmaking Point Guard, According to Austin Reaves — Austin Reaves confirmed the Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili, a 6’10” playmaking forward, praising his versatile skill set.

Lakers Get Good News on Walker Kessler After 3-Game Injury Absence — Walker Kessler received positive news about his injury recovery, having missed three preseason games due to a sprained ankle.

Lakers cut ties with rookie forward, sign 6-foot-10 ex-Rockets center — The Lakers cut rookie forward Dalton Knecht and signed former Rockets center Boban Marjanovic, a 6-foot-10 veteran, to their roster.

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Lakers Insider Floats Bilal Coulibaly or Justin Champagnie Trade Idea if Wizards Take Back Jaden Hardy — An insider suggested the Lakers could pursue a trade for Bilal Coulibaly or Justin Champagnie, potentially involving Jaden Hardy going to the Wizards.

Insider suggests Lakers could send Jaden Hardy back to the Wizards