{"id":475333,"date":"2026-02-18T06:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/475333\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T06:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:36:16","slug":"updated-lakers-2025-26-roster-following-nba-trade-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/475333\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Lakers 2025-26 roster following NBA trade deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> disappointed many of their fans by not making a major trade prior to the Feb. 5 trade deadline. They did send guard Gabe Vincent and a future second-round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard, the NBA’s most accurate 3-point shooter, and he has shown the ability to contribute off the bench as both a sniper and a connector-type player.<\/p>\n

The Lakers also filled their final roster spot by calling up guard Kobe Bufkin from the G League. Bufkin, who was a first-round draft pick by the Hawks in 2023, had a number of big games with the Lakers’ G League affiliate in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

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As the team looks to improve its 33-21 record once the All-Star break ends, here is a look at its updated roster as of now:<\/p>\n

77 – Luka Doncic\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: N\/A (Slovenia)<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Eighth season<\/p>\n

23 – LeBron James\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: N\/A (St. Vincent\u2013St. Mary High School, Akron, Ohio)<\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/p>\n

Experience: 23rd season<\/p>\n

15 – Austin Reaves\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives past Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) and guard Quentin Grimes (5) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Wichita State University, University of Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Fifth season<\/p>\n

5 – Deandre Ayton\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunks the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Arizona<\/p>\n

Position: Center<\/p>\n

Experience: Eighth season<\/p>\n

28 – Rui Hachimura\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Gonzaga University<\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/p>\n

Experience: Seventh season<\/p>\n

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12 – Jake LaRavia\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) moves to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Indiana State University, Wake Forest University<\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/p>\n

Experience: Fourth season<\/p>\n

36 – Marcus Smart\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) passes the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Oklahoma State University<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: 12th season<\/p>\n

11 – Jaxson Hayes\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) dunks for the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Texas<\/p>\n

Position: Center<\/p>\n

Experience: Seventh season<\/p>\n

2 – Jarred Vanderbilt\"LOS<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wally Skalij\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

College: University of Kentucky<\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/p>\n

Experience: Eighth season<\/p>\n

10 – Luke Kennard\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Duke University<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Ninth season<\/p>\n

14 – Maxi Kleber\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) controls the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: N\/A (Germany)<\/p>\n

Position: Power forward\/center<\/p>\n

Experience: Ninth season<\/p>\n

4 – Dalton Knecht\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) gets the rebound against Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Northeastern Junior College, University of Northern Colorado, University of Tennessee<\/p>\n

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Position: Guard\/forward<\/p>\n

Experience: Second season<\/p>\n

9 – Bronny James\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) looks to shoot the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Southern California<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Second season<\/p>\n

18 – Kobe Bufkin\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (18) controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Michigan<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Third season<\/p>\n

1 – Adou Thiero\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Kentucky, University of Arkansas<\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/p>\n

Experience: Rookie season<\/p>\n

20 – Nick Smith Jr. (two-way contract)\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. (20) moves the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: University of Arkansas<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Third season<\/p>\n

17 – Drew Timme (two-way contract)\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme (17) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kelly Olynyk (8) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

College: Gonzaga University<\/p>\n

Position: Power forward\/center<\/p>\n

Experience: Second season<\/p>\n

30 – Chris Ma\u00f1on\"NASHVILLE,<\/p>\n

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 1: Chris Ma\u00c3\u00b1on #30 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts to a basket against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on March 1, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

College: Cornell University, Vanderbilt University<\/p>\n

Position: Guard<\/p>\n

Experience: Rookie season<\/p>\n

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