“The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN,” wrote Charania. “Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers’ G League, averaging 25.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.”

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was forced to leave Sunday's 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz with a right knee contusion in the second quarter. He didn't return.

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.

Mitch Kupchak projected unwavering belief in the Lakers’ championship aspirations heading into the 2014–15 season.