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JJ Redick Breaks Silence After Longtime NBA Coach Leaves Lakers Assistant Job

The Los Angeles Lakers will be down one more veteran going into this season. Head coach JJ Redick spoke with media members following Tuesday’s training camp practice to address a notable departure on his bench.

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Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić are leading the Lakers into a new era

The hole left by LeBron James’ departure is a wide-stretching one within the Lakers. On the court, the team will have to replace roughly 20 points, six rebounds and five assists per game along with the intangible impact he had on a nightly basis.

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Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right

The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 29

Walker Kessler Fired Up By JJ Redick’s Speech Before Lakers First Practice

The new members of the Los Angeles Lakers got their first taste of the fire and passion that head coach JJ Redick brings to the table. The organization brought in a lot of new faces such as Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili and their first practice with the team apparently included a very hyped up Redick.

Quentin Grimes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Quentin Grimes eagerly anticipating ‘great’ responsibility with Lakers

LOS ANGELES – During a preseason press conference last week, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would be three of the five starters on opening night when they face off against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29

Lakers' Bronny James faces unforgiving spotlight with LeBron safety net gone

LeBron James departing the Los Angeles Lakers to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an interesting storyline to watch out for in L.A. – his son, Bronny, navigating life in the league without his father.

With LeBron gone, Bronny James out to make a name for himself

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 29

JJ Redick Lays Out 3 Goals For Lakers Training Camp

Training camp has officially gotten underway as the Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice on Tuesday. Head coach JJ Redick is entering his third season at the helm and will look to continue to build off his first two years as he led the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons and Pacific Division titles.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 29

Luka Doncic Makes Strong Claim About Lakers’ New-Look Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially back to work, with the team going through media day on Monday and getting training camp started on Tuesday, kicking off what will be known as the Luka Doncic era of the storied NBA franchise.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / September 29

Sandro Mamukelashvili Not Getting Comfortable Despite Signing Lucrative Contract With Lakers

One of the biggest moves the Los Angeles Lakers made during their offseason flurry of new additions was poaching forward-center Sandro Mamukelashvili from the Toronto Raptors.

J.R. Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former Los Angeles Lakers Champion Has Been Arrested

For Los Angeles Lakers fans, J.R. Smith is still the sharpshooter who arrived late in the 2019-20 season and helped close out a title in the Orlando bubble.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 29

Bronny James Looking To Make Name For Himself With LeBron No Longer On Lakers

Losing a player the caliber of LeBron James, who had been the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers for eight years, makes for a lot of changes. But one that is very intriguing is what it means for his son Bronny James, who remained with the team and is now entering his third NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 29

The Lakers are ready to open up the offense this season

LOS ANGELES — Media Day arrived on Monday for the Lakers with nine fresh new faces taking the podium. No longer with LeBron James, the two leaders of the ball club, Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić, sat down first in a buzzing UCLA Health and Training Center.

Quentin Grimes News / Lakers Nation / September 29

Lakers Media Day: Quentin Grimes Looking To Earning Starting Spot

Last week when discussing the Los Angeles Lakers’ potential starting lineup, head coach JJ Redick made it clear that there were two spots up for grabs alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 29

Lakers Media Day: Luka Doncic Healthy With No Restrictions Going Into Training Camp

Despite having one of the best seasons of his career so far, last year did not end the way Luka Doncic would have wanted as a Grade 2 left hamstring strain kept him out for the end of the regular season as well as the Los Angeles Lakers’ entire postseason run.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 29

LA Lakers star says he hit ‘mental lapse’ last season and could not recover

After a torrid 2025-26 NBA season where he performed well below expectations, one Los Angeles Lakers star has candidly opened up on his struggles. The Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal in 2025.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path

For the first time in his NBA career, Bronny James walked into Lakers Media Day without his father somewhere in the building. He noticed. “Feels like he’s not here,” Bronny said, via Khobi Price of the California Post.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

JJ Redick reveals Lakers player accidentally broke into neighbor’s house

The Los Angeles Lakers, after overhauling their roster in free agency, are making a concerted effort to jell as a unit. Luka Doncic famously held a minicamp in his home country of Slovenia to help build team chemistry prior to the start of training camp.

Cameron Carr News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Lakers’ Cameron Carr gets candid with admission about first media day

There was palpable excitement during the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day on Monday, as fans got a closer look into their new-look squad. And for rookie Cameron Carr, who was drafted 24th overall during the 2026 NBA Draft, this was a surreal experience that will stick with him for a long time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 28