The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be a playoff team next season in some shape or form unless both Luka Doncic and LeBron James get injured for extended periods of time.

According to a new prediction, the Lakers are expected just to miss the play-in tournament, securing a seed around No. 6 or No. 7.

The Western Conference is expected to be competitive next season, and despite the Lakers’ strong roster, they will face a tough run of games.

In other news, Doncic revealed his honest reaction to the trade that sent him to Los Angeles. It was a deal that shocked the NBA landscape, and the same went for Doncic.

Finally, an NBA expert issued a LeBron James trade prediction as the rumor mill continues to churn.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Luka Doncic’s Honest Reaction to Lakers Trade Revealed

Lakers Predicted to Barely Avoid Play-In Tournament This Season

LeBron James Predicted to Leave Lakers in Wild Trade Forecast

NBA Insiders Have Little Faith in Lakers Making NBA Finals This Season

Lakers Offense Projected To Struggle Following Offseason Changes, Says Insider

NBA Insider Provides Critical Update on Lakers Trade Talks

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Gets Unfortunate MVP Prediction From NBA Insiders

Lakers Tweets of the Day:

Firefighter strength + Lakers spirit = one unforgettable day in LA. ✨

We were honored to bring a little Purple & Gold spirit to the Los Angeles Fire Department and spend time with some of the brave men and women who protect our city ✨ pic.twitter.com/qTx4bX9rDs

— Lakers Community (@LakersCommunity) August 29, 2025

Jeanie Buss & Pelinka really flew out to Poland to support Luka 😭

Bro is NEVER leaving the Lakers 😂💜 pic.twitter.com/JmfZx9emEX

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) August 29, 2025

Prime Andrew Bynum was a PROBLEM 😤 pic.twitter.com/TJfFKNyQCF

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) August 29, 2025

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