What happened: Los Angeles Lakers set their Week 1 standard contracts for the 2026-27 season. The accounting compares the Week 1 group to the roster at the end of last season. The moves were finalized to meet Monday's 15-contract limit.

Why it matters: Week 1 status controls who is eligible when the season opens. A settled list ends preseason churn and fixes the rotation base for opening week.

What to watch: Opening week will show which contract holders crack the rotation.