2 Biggest winners and 1 major loser from the Lakers’ preseason

Writing for Lake Show Life, Svyatoslav Rovenchuk names Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jake LaRavia as preseason winners, while labeling Bronny James a major loser. The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their preseason schedule ahead of their 2026-27 regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors, leading the writer to evaluate which players helped or harmed their roster standing.

Rovenchuk argues that Mamukelashvili's offensive passing and decision-making fit head coach JJ Redick's system, while LaRavia showed bounce-back potential. Conversely, the writer highlights that James struggled heavily, recording more turnovers (12) than points (11) during the preseason games, leading to an uncertain outlook in the team's guard rotation.