Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agent signing of veteran guard Marcus Smart, their offseason is essentially done. Barring an unforeseen trade of sorts, the Lakers current roster is likely to be what they come into training camp with. Of course ...

The Lakers’ draft pick from last month, Adou Thiero, didn’t play as he recovers from a knee injury. The Lakers left Las Vegas losers of their last three games. Fortunately for the Lakers, wins and losses in summer league play are inconsequential.

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to sign Deandre Ayton after the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a contract buyout this past summer. Ayton impressed during the preseason but got off to a slow start as he adjusted to playing alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. His early play was sluggish enough that Shaquille O’Neal publicly called him out.

The Lakers were also able to add a desperately needed perimeter defender in Marcus Smart and even added some youth and elite athleticism in Adou Thiero despite entering draft night(s) with only the No. 55 pick. Rob Pelinka was able to pull all this off ...

For his part, LeBron James continues to show support for his son. The Lakers forward, who attended one of the team’s Summer League games, hyped up Bronny James once again with a photo of the second-year guard on Friday. Sports photographer Kool Mac ...

LeBron James is expected to be in his final season with the Lakers, despite Rob Pelinka stating he hoped James would retire in Los Angeles.