Lakers Add Two‑Way Player, Still Seeking Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers signed 21‑year‑old scorer Nick Smith Jr. to a two‑way contract and added Jeenathan “Nate” Williams and Anton Watson ahead of training camp, moves that boost perimeter shooting but could limit minutes for Bronny James and other backup guards. The Lakers remain expected to pursue impact upgrades before the trade deadline, including reported interest in Utah center Walker Kessler, though the Jazz are said to be seeking a steep package that could include Austin Reaves and multiple first‑round picks. The L.A. Clippers unveiled their 2025–26 training‑camp roster at media day, highlighting offseason additions — Lopez and Beal as free agents, the return of Chris Paul, and the acquisition of John Collins in a three‑team trade — with preseason starting Oct. 9 and the regular season opener Oct. 22. In the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks trimmed their training camp roster to 30 players and placed Jan Mysak on waivers with the intent to assign him to San Diego.