What happened: While historical franchise deals remain a topic of offseason discussion, the Los Angeles Lakers continue 2026 training camp with active roster decisions looming. Los Angeles has already cycled through back-end camp spots this week, signing guard Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones after waiving Jahmir Young and Cole Swider.

Why it matters: The front office is exploring the trade market alongside the Bucks and Grizzlies to trim roster spots before final cutdowns. Without a consolidation trade to clear space, the Lakers face a one-man cut from a five-player bubble that includes Jarred Vanderbilt and Kevon Looney.

What to watch: Los Angeles must finalize its opening-night roster before the 2026-27 regular season tips off later this month.