2015–16 Los Angeles Lakers season
The 2015–16 Los Angeles Lakers season was the franchise's 68th season, its 67th season in the National Basketball Association, and its 56th in Los Angeles. The Lakers looked to rebound following its worst season in franchise history in 2014–15, but would finish with a new franchise-worst 17–65 record, which included a season-high, 10-game losing streak in January. Jordan Hill, Jeremy Lin, Wesley Johnson, Wayne Ellington, Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Price and Ed Davis all departed respectively. The Lakers drafted D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Jr., and Anthony Brown in the 2015 NBA Draft. Afterwards, the Lakers traded for former Pacers' center Roy Hibbert and signed for the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams, and forward Brandon Bass. Former Lakers forward, Metta World Peace, was brought back to the team as well after the Lakers amnestied him in 2013. This was Kobe Bryant's final season with the team and in the NBA after he announced his retirement. Following the season, Byron Scott was fired as head coach and replaced by Luke Walton.Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 2 | D'Angelo Russell | PG | | Ohio State |
| 1 | 27 | Larry Nance, Jr. | PF | | Wyoming |
| 2 | 34 | Anthony Brown | SF | | Stanford |
Roster
Standings
Division
Conference
Preseason
Player statistics
Regular season
Bold – Leaders
* – Recorded statistics when playing for Los AngelesTransactions
Trades
Free agents
Additions
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