LOS ANGELES LAKERS

The Lakers went 50-32 in 2024-25 and lost in the first round to Minnesota, then improved to 53-29 in 2025-26 and advanced to the Conference Semifinals before falling to Oklahoma City in a sweep. The blockbuster February 2025 trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka Dončić reshaped the roster entirely, making Dončić rookie cards and Lakers parallels collector targets while Davis cards shifted to Mavericks demand. Dončić spent the 2025 offseason getting into peak condition and signed a multiyear extension with Los Angeles, establishing him as the franchise centerpiece and driving sustained interest in his base rookies and autographs.

Where they stand: The 2025-26 campaign ended with a 53-29 record and a Conference Semifinals exit after sweeping past Houston but losing 4-0 to the Thunder. LeBron James announced in early July 2026 that he will play elsewhere in 2026-27, ending his Lakers tenure, while the team added Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade and signed Collin Sexton and Kevon Looney this offseason to build around Dončić for the upcoming season.