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On YouTubeMaxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Maxi Kleber To Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks With Oblique Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. Kleber missed all but one of the Lakers six preseason games as he was dealing with a quadriceps injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Third-Year Rookie Scale Team Option On Dalton Knecht Picked Up
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to see a sophomore leap from Dalton Knecht, their 17th overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft. The sharpshooter from Tennessee had an uneven rookie campaign, shooting 43.9% from beyond the arc between October and November and 42.7% from deep between March and April, but only 28.5% in the months in between.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 21
Lakers Fans Called Out as Big Losers of 2025-26 Preseason
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently came out with an article that analyzed the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. The writer specifically looked at the preseason portion of the schedule — deeming some teams "winners" and some "losers" based on what transpired.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
Kevin Garnett says JJ Redick should have been fired after what he did to LeBron James
NBA legend Kevin Garnett has saved a red hot take for the eve of the NBA season. The LA Lakers begin this new NBA season without LeBron James, with the superstar sidelined with a sciatica injury.
Lakers Around the Web
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Maxi Kleber News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Lakers’ Maxi Kleber sidelined with oblique strain to start season
Maxi Kleber won’t be on the floor when the regular season tips off. The Lakers announced the veteran forward has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, meaning he’s likely out for at least the first eight games.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Lakers pick up 2026-27 option on Dalton Knecht
The Lakers are keeping Dalton Knecht in their long-term plans, picking up his $4.2 million team option for the 2026-27 season, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.
Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
LA Lakers could now have golden opportunity to sign perfect Luka Doncic teammate next summer
The Los Angeles Lakers could finally sign their dream Luka Doncic target. This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers made several changes to their roster in hopes of building a championship-contending roster around Luka Doncic.
Maxi Kleber News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Lakers big man out at least two weeks with oblique strain
Maxi Kleber won’t be available when the regular season gets underway.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 21
JJ Redick Has ‘Lots Of Excitement’ For 2025-26 Season
Head coach JJ Redick had a successful Year 1 leading the Los Angeles Lakers and now hopes to improve upon last season’s mark. Redick preached the importance of building championship habits this preseason and he felt like the Lakers took a step in the right direction in their finale against the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Lakers Send Message Before NBA Season Opener Against Warriors
After losing in the first round of the playoffs last season to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to establish themselves as legitimate championship contenders in 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 21
3 things to know about ‘A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers’ by Yaron Weitzman 
On Tuesday, the book “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers” by Yaron Weitzman officially releases, but you’ve likely heard plenty about it already.
Magic Johnson News / The SportsRush / October 21
Robert Horry Refuses to Add Magic Johnson to His Top 5 Lakers List for a Peculiar Reason
When it comes to championship teams and Hall of Fame players, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are so far beyond the rest of the NBA that it’s not even fair.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Rui Hachimura Focused On Helping Team Win Amidst Contract Uncertainty
There has already been a lot of discussion regarding Austin Reaves becoming a free agent at the end of this season and how much money he could command on the open market.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Stephen A. Smith thinks LeBron James set him up with confrontation
Stephen A. Smith believes that LeBron James has it out for him, and the longtime ESPN analyst says the infamous confrontation he had with LeBron earlier this year was evidence of that.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Video: Lakers Guards Beat Bigs In Training Camp Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp got a fun twist this week as the team split into guards and bigs for a one-on-one showdown, and it was the guards who walked away with bragging rights.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Luka Doncic Has Something to Say About Lakers-Warriors Rivalry
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on opening night without LeBron James due to sciatica. Luka Doncic, now settled with Lakers, expresses excitement for his first season opener.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 21
Injuries galore: Five All-Stars who will miss the NBA season opener
Injuries significantly marred the 2025 NBA playoffs, and unfortunately, a similar pattern will persist at the start of the new season.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 20
Lakers HC Makes Luka Doncic MVP Prediction Ahead of Season
Second-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has offered up a bold take on Luka Doncic's Most Valuable Player award candidacy in 2025-26. Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times writes that Redick is confident Doncic has a shot at earning his first-ever MVP honor this year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Russell Westbrook outs ‘fake’ LeBron James in tell-all book
What do Skip Bayless, Enes Kanter and — now — Russell Westbrook all have in common? They aren't the biggest fans of LeBron James.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Why JJ Redick holds high respect for Lakers’ training camp heroes
LOS ANGELES – Every season, NBA teams invite multiple players to training camp and preseason, players that have absolutely no shot at making the team’s final regular season roster.
Gabe Vincent News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night
The Lakers announced who will start the season opener in the place of the injured LeBron James.
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