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The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025/26 NBA season with one of the most intriguing fantasy basketball outlooks in the league. Luka Doncic is leaner and ready for his first full year in LA, LeBron James turns 41, and both Marcus Smart and DeAndre Ayton arrive on bargain deals. What does that mean for fantasy managers on draft day?

Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down the Lakers’ projected rotation and fantasy roles. Luka Doncic remains a top-tier anchor, but LeBron James’ age raises real concerns for reliability. DeAndre Ayton has a chance to bounce back, Marcus Smart could carve out sneaky category value, and Austin Reaves looks set to deliver solid mid-round production.

Get the insights you need to navigate the purple and gold in your drafts. From undervalued gems to players to fade, this Lakers fantasy preview has you covered.

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