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NBA·PREVIEW·October 19, 2026 03:40 PM ET

Lakers practice with roster deadline 80 minutes away

Must trim from 16 to 15 before Tuesday tipoff

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read
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What happened: Los Angeles held morning practice Monday on the day rosters become final. The 2 p.m. cutdown requires moving from 16 players to 15.

Why it matters: The last cut decides who remains eligible for opening night and who hits waivers. It also fixes the rotation available for Tuesday's opener.

What to watch: The transaction log will show the final roster move after the deadline. Shootaround Tuesday will clarify who dresses for the opener.

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