The Lakers are 1-0 early in the 2026-27 season, so most of the picture is still forming. Here is where they stand in our ratings, how they have played so far and who is next on the schedule.
Record1-0
Conference seed4
Power rank9
Rating1573
Last 101-0
StreakW1
Where they stand
The Lakers are 4th in the Western Conference at 1-0, 0.5 games behind the leader. They are 1-0 at home and 0-0 on the road, and 1-0 over their last 10.
In the Pacific Division: Clippers 1-0, Lakers 1-0, Warriors 0-1, Suns 0-1, and Kings 0-1.
Last season the Lakers finished the regular season 53-29.
Rating and trend
Our rating for the Lakers is 1573, 9th of 30, up 1 spot in the past week.
Recent results
The Lakers are 1-0 in their last 1 games.
Their best win of the season so far was a 127-105 win at home against GSW on Oct 21.
What is next
The next game is at home against LAC on Friday, October 23. Our Win Meter gives the Lakers about 70% in that one. After that: at UTA, vs POR, and at LAC.
Injury report
Cameron Carr (out), Adou Thiero (out), Jake LaRavia (out), and Walker Kessler (available). Statuses can change before game time.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from results and box score data. Ratings and Win Meter readings are our own model estimates.
Rating over time
Our rating for the Lakers over the last three seasons. Tap or hover for a date.
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