2016–17 Los Angeles Lakers season

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2016–17 Los Angeles Lakers season
Head coachLuke Walton
General managerMitch Kupchak (until February 21)
Rob Pelinka
OwnersJerry Buss family trust (primary owner being Jeanie Buss as of March 27)
ArenaStaples Center
Results
Record26–56 (.317)
PlaceDivision: 4th (Pacific)
Conference: 14th (Western)
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionSpectrum SportsNet and Spectrum Deportes
Radio710 ESPN
< 2015–16 2017–18 >

The 2016–17 Los Angeles Lakers season was the franchise's 69th season, its 68th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 57th in Los Angeles. It was also the first season without Kobe Bryant since the 1995–96 season as he retired from the NBA in April 2016. It would also be the season where after multiple opportunities to improve upon themselves came and went, the Lakers decided to replace Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak with former Lakers legend Magic Johnson and former sports agent Rob Pelinka on February 21, 2017 as both president of basketball operations and general manager respectively. Furthermore, it was the season where Jeanie Buss would officially be named the primary owner of the Lakers on March 27.

On the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81–point game on January 22, 2017, the Lakers lost by 49 points to the Dallas Mavericks 122–73 at the American Airlines Center marking the Los Angeles Lakers' worst loss in franchise history surpassing their record set when the Utah Jazz won by 48 points 123–75 on March 28, 2016.

Despite not making it to the playoffs, the Lakers managed to improve on their franchise worst 17–65 record from the year before.

Following the season, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Nick Young signed with the Golden State Warriors, and Metta World Peace retired.

Draft[]

Main article: 2016 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality(-ies) College / Club
1 2 Brandon Ingram SF  United States Duke
2 32 Ivica Zubac Center  Croatia
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 		Serbia Mega Leks

Roster[]

2016–17 Los Angeles Lakers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From
F/C 28 Black, Tarik 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1991-11-22 Kansas
F 3 Brewer, Corey 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 1986-03-05 Florida
G 6 Clarkson, Jordan (C) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1992-06-07 Missouri
F 9 Deng, Luol 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1985-04-16 Duke
G 11 Ennis, Tyler 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1994-08-24 Syracuse
F 14 Ingram, Brandon 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-09-02 Duke
C 20 Mozgov, Timofey 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 1986-07-16 Russia
F 7 Nance, Larry 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1993-01-01 Wyoming
G 10 Nwaba, David 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1993-01-14 Cal Poly
F 30 Randle, Julius 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1994-11-29 Kentucky
F 15 Robinson, Thomas 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 237 lb (108 kg) 1991-03-17 Kansas
G 1 Russell, D'Angelo (C) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-02-23 Ohio State
F 37 World Peace, Metta 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 260 lb (118 kg) 1979-11-13 St. John's
G/F 0 Young, Nick 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1985-06-01 Southern California
C 40 Zubac, Ivica 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1997-03-18 Croatia
Head coach
  • Luke Walton
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: 2017-02-28

Standings[]

Division[]

Pacific Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP
z – Golden State Warriors 67 15 .817 0.0 36–5 31–10 14–2 82
x – Los Angeles Clippers 51 31 .622 16.0 29–12 22–19 10–6 82
Sacramento Kings 32 50 .390 35.0 17–24 15–26 7–9 82
Los Angeles Lakers 26 56 .317 41.0 17–24 9–32 6–10 82
Phoenix Suns 24 58 .293 43.0 15–26 9–32 3–13 82


Conference[]

Western Conference
# Team W L PCT GB GP
1 z – Golden State Warriors * 67 15 .817 – 82
2 y – San Antonio Spurs * 61 21 .744 6.0 82
3 x – Houston Rockets 55 27 .671 12.0 82
4 x – Los Angeles Clippers 51 31 .622 16.0 82
5 y – Utah Jazz * 51 31 .622 16.0 82
6 x – Oklahoma City Thunder 47 35 .573 20.0 82
7 x – Memphis Grizzlies 43 39 .524 24.0 82
8 x – Portland Trail Blazers 41 41 .500 26.0 82
9 Denver Nuggets 40 42 .488 27.0 82
10 New Orleans Pelicans 34 48 .415 33.0 82
11 Dallas Mavericks 33 49 .402 34.0 82
12 Sacramento Kings 32 50 .390 35.0 82
13 Minnesota Timberwolves 31 51 .378 36.0 82
14 Los Angeles Lakers 26 56 .317 41.0 82
15 Phoenix Suns 24 58 .293 43.0 82

Game log[]

Preseason[]

2016 pre-season game log
Total: 2–6 (Home: 2–6; Road: 0–0)
Pre-season: 2–6 (Home: 2–6; Road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 4 Sacramento W 103–84 Tarik Black (15) Timofey Mozgov (9) José Calderón (3) Honda Center (Anaheim)
9,187 		1–0
2 October 7 Denver L 97–101 D'Angelo Russell (21) Julius Randle (6) D'Angelo Russell (5) Staples Center
16,461 		1–1
3 October 9 Denver W 124–115 D'Angelo Russell (33) Tarik Black (5) Julius Randle (5) Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario)
8,389 		2–1
4 October 11 Portland L 106–109 (OT) Jordan Clarkson (15) Julius Randle (13) Marcelo Huertas (5) Staples Center
15,290 		2–2
5 October 13 Sacramento L 104–116 D'Angelo Russell (31) Julius Randle (10) D'Angelo Russell (11) T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
8,905 		2–3
6 October 15 Golden State L 107–112 Nick Young (17) Julius Randle (7) D'Angelo Russell (5) T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
13,669 		2–4
7 October 19 Golden State L 112–123 Brandon Ingram (21) Brandon Ingram (7) D'Angelo Russell (9) Valley View Casino Center (San Diego)
15,821 		2–5
8 October 21 Phoenix L 94–98 D'Angelo Russell (17) Julius Randle (8) D'Angelo Russell (6) Honda Center
13,489 		2–6
2016–17 season schedule

Regular season[]

2016–17 game log
Total: 26–56 (Home: 17–24; Road: 9–32)
October: 1–2 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 26 Houston W 120–114 Jordan Clarkson (25) Timofey Mozgov (8) Julius Randle (6) Staples Center
18,997 		1–0
2 October 28 @ Utah L 89–96 Lou Williams (17) Luol Deng (12) Lou Williams (6) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911 		1–1
3 October 30 @ Oklahoma City L 96–113 Randle, Russell (20) Julius Randle (9) D'Angelo Russell (5) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		1–2
November: 9–8 (Home: 5–4; Road: 4–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
4 November 1 @ Indiana L 108–115 Lou Williams (19) Julius Randle (10) Lou Williams (5) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
17,923 		1–3
5 November 2 @ Atlanta W 123–116 D'Angelo Russell (23) Luol Deng (10) D'Angelo Russell (8) Philips Arena
13,800 		2–3
6 November 4 Golden State W 117–97 Julius Randle (20) Julius Randle (14) Jordan Clarkson (5) Staples Center
18,997 		3−3
7 November 6 Phoenix W 119–108 Nick Young (22) Timofey Mozgov (8) Russell, Williams (6) Staples Center
18,997 		4−3
8 November 8 Dallas L 97–109 Jordan Clarkson (22) Julius Randle (10) D'Angelo Russell (7) Staples Center
18,997 		4−4
9 November 10 @ Sacramento W 101–91 Lou Williams (21) Julius Randle (8) Clarkson, Randle (5) Golden 1 Center
17,608 		5−4
10 November 12 @ New Orleans W 126–99 Jordan Clarkson (23) Julius Randle (11) Julius Randle (8) Smoothie King Center
17,138 		6−4
11 November 13 @ Minnesota L 99–125 Lou Williams (17) Julius Randle (6) Williams, Russell (4) Target Center
14,432 		6−5
12 November 15 Brooklyn W 125–118 D'Angelo Russell (32) Julius Randle (14) Julius Randle (10) Staples Center
18,426 		7−5
13 November 18 San Antonio L 107–116 Lou Williams (24) Julius Randle (9) Julius Randle (7) Staples Center
18,997 		7−6
14 November 20 Chicago L 110–118 Lou Williams (25) Young, Nance Jr., Black (6) D'Angelo Russell (7) Staples Center
18,997 		7−7
15 November 22 Oklahoma City W 111–109 Jordan Clarkson (18) Calderón, Black (6) Lou Williams (5) Staples Center
18,997 		8−7
16 November 23 @ Golden State L 106–149 Clarkson, Williams, Ingram (16) Nance Jr., Deng (7) José Calderón (7) Oracle Arena
19,596 		8−8
17 November 25 Golden State L 85–109 Jordan Clarkson (20) Thomas Robinson (10) José Calderón (6) Staples Center
18,997 		8−9
18 November 27 Atlanta W 109–94 Lou Williams (21) Larry Nance Jr. (10) Jordan Clarkson (5) Staples Center
18,997 		9−9
19 November 29 @ New Orleans L 88–105 Lou Williams (16) Julius Randle (10) José Calderón (6) Smoothie King Center
14,024 		9−10
20 November 30 @ Chicago W 96–90 Clarkson, Williams (18) Julius Randle (20) Lou Williams (5) United Center
21,773 		10–10
December : 2–14 (Home: 1–5; Road: 1–9)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
21 December 2 @ Toronto L 80–113 Brandon Ingram (17) Julius Randle (8) Lou Williams (4) Air Canada Centre
19,800 		10–11
22 December 3 @ Memphis L 100–103 Lou Williams (40) Randle, Black (6) Marcelo Huertas (7) FedExForum
17,017 		10–12
23 December 5 Utah L 101–107 Lou Williams (38) Julius Randle (11) Lou Williams (7) Staples Center
18,279 		10–13
24 December 7 @ Houston L 95–134 Lou Williams (24) Julius Randle (10) Marcelo Huertas (7) Toyota Center
16,141 		10–14
25 December 9 Phoenix L 115–119 Lou Williams (35) Luol Deng (11) Julius Randle (5) Staples Center
18,997 		10–15
26 December 11 New York L 112–118 Lou Williams (24) Julius Randle (10) Russell, Williams (5) Staples Center
18,997 		10–16
27 December 12 @ Sacramento L 92–116 D'Angelo Russell (17) Julius Randle (8) Russell, Deng (4) Golden 1 Center
17,608 		10–17
28 December 14 @ Brooklyn L 97–107 Lou Williams (16) Timofey Mozgov (13) Nance Jr., Russell, Deng, Williams (2) Barclays Center
17,732 		10–18
29 December 16 @ Philadelphia W 100–89 Julius Randle (25) Julius Randle (9) Deng, Williams (3) Wells Fargo Center
20,491 		11–18
30 December 17 @ Cleveland L 108–119 Nick Young (32) Brandon Ingram (10) Brandon Ingram (9) Quicken Loans Arena
20,562 		11–19
31 December 20 @ Charlotte L 113–117 Jordan Clarkson (25) Luol Deng (7) Lou Williams (8) Spectrum Center
19,093 		11–20
32 December 22 @ Miami L 107–115 Lou Williams (27) Thomas Robinson (12) D'Angelo Russell (7) American Airlines Arena
19,712 		11–21
33 December 23 @ Orlando L 90–109 Jordan Clarkson (18) Thomas Robinson (11) Huertas, Deng, Russell (3) Amway Center
18,846 		11–22
34 December 25 LA Clippers W 111–102 Mozgov, Young (19) Luol Deng (12) Julius Randle (8) Staples Center
18,997 		12–22
35 December 27 Utah L 100–102 Julius Randle (25) Julius Randle (12) D'Angelo Russell (4) Staples Center
18,997 		12–23
36 December 29 Dallas L 89–101 Julius Randle (18) Thomas Robinson (10) D'Angelo Russell (6) Staples Center
18,997 		12–24
January : 5–10 (Home: 5–4; Road: 0–6)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
37 January 1 Toronto L 114–123 D'Angelo Russell (28) Black, Randle, Robinson (9) Julius Randle (6) Staples Center
18,997 		12–25
38 January 3 Memphis W 116–102 Nick Young (20) Julius Randle (14) Julius Randle (11) Staples Center
18,997 		13–25
39 January 5 @ Portland L 109–118 D'Angelo Russell (22) Julius Randle (9) Julius Randle (5) Moda Center
19,403 		13–26
40 January 6 Miami W 127–100 Lou Williams (24) Luol Deng (14) D'Angelo Russell (5) Staples Center
18,997 		14–26
41 January 8 Orlando W 112–95 Julius Randle (19) Randle, Mozgov (9) D'Angelo Russell (7) Staples Center
18,997 		15–26
42 January 10 Portland L 87–108 Luol Deng (14) Julius Randle (10) D'Angelo Russell (6) Staples Center
18,483 		15–27
43 January 12 @ San Antonio L 94–134 Julius Randle (22) Julius Randle (6) Julius Randle (5) AT&T Center
18,418 		15–28
44 January 14 @ LA Clippers L 97–113 Jordan Clarkson (21) Julius Randle (8) Russell, Ingram (5) Staples Center
19,060 		15–29
45 January 15 Detroit L 97–102 Lou Williams (26) Julius Randle (10) Williams, Randle (4) Staples Center
18,997 		15–30
46 January 17 Denver L 121–127 Lou Williams (24) Ivica Zubac (13) Julius Randle, Lou Williams (7) Staples Center
18,412 		15–31
47 January 20 Indiana W 108–96 Lou Williams (27) Tarik Black (13) José Calderón (6) Staples Center
18,412 		16–31
48 January 22 @ Dallas L 73–122 Lou Williams (15) Timofey Mozgov (8) Julius Randle (4) American Airlines Center
19,484 		16–32
49 January 25 @ Portland L 98–105 Lou Williams (31) Ivica Zubac (10) Lou Williams (5) Moda Center
19,393 		16–33
50 January 26 @ Utah L 88–96 Lou Williams (20) Ivica Zubac (10) Jordan Clarkson (4) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911 		16–34
51 January 31 Denver W 120–116 Nick Young (23) Tarik Black (8) D'Angelo Russell (10) Staples Center
18,997 		17–34
February : 2–8 (Home: 0–3; Road: 2–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
52 February 2 @ Washington L 108–116 Jordan Clarkson (20) Tarik Black (11) D'Angelo Russell (11) Verizon Center
16,473 		17–35
53 February 3 @ Boston L 107–113 Lou Williams (21) Larry Nance Jr. (11) D'Angelo Russell (6) TD Garden
18,624 		17–36
54 February 6 @ New York W 121–107 Lou Williams (22) Larry Nance Jr. (10) D'Angelo Russell (6) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		18–36
55 February 8 @ Detroit L 102–121 Randle, Williams (17) Tarik Black (10) Russell, Ingram (5) The Palace of Auburn Hills
15,121 		18–37
56 February 10 @ Milwaukee W 122–114 Nick Young (26) Julius Randle (7) D'Angelo Russell (6) BMO Harris Bradley Center
16,380 		19–37
57 February 14 Sacramento L 96–97 Lou Williams (29) Randle, Clarkson (7) Lou Williams (5) Staples Center
18,997 		19–38
58 February 15 @ Phoenix L 101–137 Russell, Williams (21) Julius Randle (10) Larry Nance Jr. (5) Talking Stick Resort Arena
18,055 		19–39
59 February 24 @ Oklahoma City L 93–110 D'Angelo Russell (29) Julius Randle (11) D'Angelo Russell (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		19–40
60 February 26 San Antonio L 98–119 Brandon Ingram (22) Julius Randle (12) Julius Randle (4) Staples Center
18,997 		19–41
61 February 28 Charlotte L 104–109 Russell, Randle (23) Julius Randle (18) D'Angelo Russell (9) Staples Center
18,997 		19–42
March : 2–12 (Home: 1–8; Road: 1–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
62 March 3 Boston L 95–115 Jordan Clarkson (20) Julius Randle (7) Russell, Nance Jr. (4) Staples Center
18,997 		19–43
63 March 5 New Orleans L 97–105 Nick Young (19) Julius Randle (12) D'Angelo Russell (7) Staples Center
18,997 		19–44
64 March 7 @ Dallas L 111–122 Russell, Clarkson (22) Julius Randle (18) Julius Randle (10) American Airlines Center
20,484 		19–45
65 March 9 @ Phoenix W 122–110 D'Angelo Russell (28) Randle, Nance Jr. (8) Randle, Brewer (4) Talking Stick Resort Arena
17,552 		20–45
66 March 12 Philadelphia L 116–118 Jordan Clarkson (30) Julius Randle (12) D'Angelo Russell (7) Staples Center
18,997 		20–46
67 March 13 @ Denver L 101–129 Ivica Zubac (25) Ivica Zubac (11) Russell, Clarkson (3) Pepsi Center
17,344 		20–47
68 March 15 @ Houston L 100–139 Julius Randle (32) Julius Randle (8) Ingram, Clarkson (3) Toyota Center
18,055 		20–48
69 March 17 Milwaukee L 103–107 Jordan Clarkson (21) Julius Randle (12) Julius Randle (8) Staples Center
18,997 		20–49
70 March 19 Cleveland L 120–125 D'Angelo Russell (40) Corey Brewer (9) Julius Randle (7) Staples Center
18,997 		20–50
71 March 21 LA Clippers L 109–133 Brandon Ingram (21) Randle, Zubac (7) Russell, Clarkson (5) Staples Center
18,724 		20–51
72 March 24 Minnesota W 130–119 (OT) Jordan Clarkson (35) Julius Randle (12) D'Angelo Russell (6) Staples Center
18,997 		21–51
73 March 26 Portland L 81–97 D'Angelo Russell (22) Julius Randle (9) Jordan Clarkson (6) Staples Center
18,698 		21–52
74 March 28 Washington L 108–119 D'Angelo Russell (28) Larry Nance Jr. (10) D'Angelo Russell (9) Staples Center
18,997 		21–53
75 March 30 @ Minnesota L 104–119 Jordan Clarkson (18) Julius Randle (13) Jordan Clarkson (7) Target Center
18,179 		21–54
April : 5–2 (Home: 4–0; Road: 1–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
76 April 1 @ LA Clippers L 104–115 David Nwaba (19) Thomas Robinson (9) D'Angelo Russell (6) Staples Center
19,060 		21–55
77 April 2 Memphis W 108–103 D'Angelo Russell (28) Larry Nance Jr. (14) D'Angelo Russell (5) Staples Center
18,997 		22–55
78 April 5 @ San Antonio W 102–95 Tyler Ennis (19) Larry Nance Jr. (9) Tyler Ennis (6) AT&T Center
18,418 		23–55
79 April 7 Sacramento W 98–94 Julius Randle (25) Larry Nance Jr. (11) Jordan Clarkson (6) Staples Center
18,997 		24–55
80 April 9 Minnesota W 110–109 Tyler Ennis (20) Larry Nance Jr. (10) Larry Nance Jr. (6) Staples Center
18,997 		25–55
81 April 11 New Orleans W 108–96 Metta World Peace (18) Tarik Black (9) Brandon Ingram (6) Staples Center
18,997 		26–55
82 April 12 @ Golden State L 94–109 Jordan Clarkson (17) Larry Nance Jr. (11) Ingram, Ennis (5) Oracle Arena
19,596 		26–56
2016–17 season schedule

Transactions[]

Main article: List of 2016–17 NBA season transactions

Trades[]

July 7, 2016 To Los Angeles Lakers
José Calderón[1]
2018 2nd round-pick
2019 2nd round-pick 		To Chicago Bulls
Draft rights to Ater Majok
February 21, 2017[2] To Los Angeles Lakers
Corey Brewer
First round draft pick (2017) 		To Houston Rockets
Lou Williams
February 23, 2017[3] To Los Angeles Lakers
Tyler Ennis 		To Houston Rockets
Marcelo Huertas

Free agency[]

Re-signed[]

Player Signed
Jordan Clarkson[4] 4-year contract worth $50 million
Marcelo Huertas[5] 2-year contract worth $3 million
Tarik Black[6] 2-year contract worth $12.8 million
Metta World Peace[7] 1-year contract worth $980,431

Additions[]

Player Signed Former Team
Luol Deng[4] 4-year contract worth $72 million Miami Heat
Timofey Mozgov[8] 4-year contract worth $64 million Cleveland Cavaliers

Subtractions[]

Player Reason left New Team
Kobe Bryant[9] Retired N/A
Roy Hibbert[10] 1-year contract worth $5 million Charlotte Hornets

References[]

  1. ^ "Lakers acquire Jose Calderon". nba.com/lakers. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  2. ^ "Rockets Acquire Lou Williams". NBA.com/rockets. February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rockets Complete Two Trades". NBA.com/rockets. February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Lakers sign Clarkson, Deng, and Zubac". nba.com/lakers. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Lakers sign Marcelo Huertas". nba.com/lakers. August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Lakers sign Tarik Black". nba.com/lakers. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Lakers sign Metta World Peace". nba.com/lakers. September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  8. ^ Timofey Mozgov, Lakers reach agreement on 4-year, $64M deal
  9. ^ "Kobe to retire at end of season". nba.com/lakers. November 29, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  10. ^ "Charlotte Hornets sign center Roy Hibbert". nba.com/hornets. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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