Los Angeles Lakers player roster updates

Rookie Cameron Carr was initially cleared from the team injury report following a right oblique strain, making him available for a game against the Toronto Raptors.

By early November, the Lakers assigned both Carr and Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers. The move for James, a 22-year-old guard, aims to provide him with consistent playing time and rhythm after seeing limited action in the NBA. During the Lakers' 7-2 start to the season, James appeared in five games, averaging 2.4 minutes and 0.8 points per game.

This assignment follows recent criticism from head coach JJ Redick regarding the readiness of reserve players after the team surrendered a significant lead against the Toronto Raptors. Carr joined the assignment following his recovery from his preseason injury. James has previously seen success in the G League, averaging approximately 18.4 points and 4.4 assists per game over his past two seasons. His current contract with the Lakers is fully guaranteed through the end of the 2026-27 season.

The Coachella Valley Lakers, which recently rebranded from the South Bay Lakers and relocated to Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, are scheduled to begin their season this Friday against the Salt Lake City Stars. The affiliate also announced its broadcast team for the 2026-27 season: Will Iger, son of incoming Lakers co-owner Bob Iger, will serve as the play-by-play announcer, joined by former NBA champion A.C. Green as a game analyst.