09/01/2026, 6:59 PM

Another strong FIBA showing

Mamukelashvili tied for the team lead in boards Monday. The Lakers have a massive void to fill in their starting lineup following the departure of LeBron James, but Mamukelashvili may have to settle for a reserve role behind Jake LaRavia to begin the year. Mamukelashvili averaged a career-high 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game during the 2025-26 regular season for Toronto.

08/31/2026, 3:11 PM

Strong line for Georgia

Mamukelashvili delivered an impressive all-around performance without committing a turnover, continuing a productive offseason ahead of his first campaign with the Lakers. The 27-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists during the regular season for Toronto before signing with Los Angeles in July. Walker Kessler is projected to handle most of the minutes at center, but Mamukelashvili's shooting and playmaking offer a different skill set and could earn him minutes at both frontcourt spots.

08/24/2026, 3:39 PM

Could play key role

Grimes is an athletic, aggressive guard capable of applying pressure at the point of attack, while his physicality and activity should give Los Angeles another option against opposing perimeter scorers. Grimes' willingness to attack offensively also adds another dimension beyond his spot-up shooting, though his overall impact could depend heavily on the makeup of the starting five.