By Oct. 26, the Lakers will submit their opening night roster to the NBA.
Currently the franchise has 19 players under contract, four over the regular-season maximum. Twelve Lakers have fully guaranteed deals, while rookies Jonathan Holmes, Michael Frazier and Robert Upshaw have relatively small promises they'll earn if cut.
In late September, General Manager Mitch Kupchak said he might consider waiving a guaranteed player, if the team feels it's the right basketball decision.
Recent draft picks Larry Nance Jr. (27th overall) and Anthony Brown (34th) are safe. Third-year forward Ryan Kelly, who has played well through the preseason, also seems like a lock to stick.