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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 22

Shaquille O’Neal Claims Lakers Are Worse Than Last Season; Predicts They’ll Finish 5th In The West

The Los Angeles Lakers started their 2026-27 NBA season by blowing out the Golden State Warriors 127-105 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal loved what he saw from his former team on the night, going so far as to call new acquisition Walker Kessler the best center in the league on Inside the NBA.

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Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 22

Lakers Injury Updates: Collin Sexton, Cameron Carr & Adou Thiero

The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers, and every other NBA team, is to get through training camp and preseason without suffering any major injuries.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

WNBA News

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Luka Doncic earns ire of Yaxel Lendeborg: 'I lost all respect'

Lakers' Luka Doncic earns ire of Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg: 'I lost all respect'

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten under the skin of many NBA players during his eight-year NBA career. It took only one game for Golden State Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to get a taste of Doncic's style of play and on-court behavior and not like it.

Dalton Knecht getting waived proves the Lakers are changing their standards

Which NBA stars are close to breaking records, passing milestones this season?

Trading Kristaps Porzingis won't be easy for Warriors

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 22

'Shaq, You Must Suck': Charles Barkley Reacts to Walker Kessler Creating History Alongside Wilt Chamberlain on Lakers Debut

Walker Kessler could hardly have scripted a better start to life with the Los Angeles. On his Lakers debut, he delivered a historic shooting performance, bringing names like Wilt Chamberlain into the conversation.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Yaxel Lendeborg reveals blunt message he told Luka Doncic to get under his skin

Yaxel Lendeborg got slapped with a technical foul in his first-ever NBA regular-season game for trying to get under the skin of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

James Worthy News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

James Worthy says LA Lakers have finally found their Anthony Davis replacement

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Nobody would have been surprised by Luka Doncic‘s 28 points in the LA Lakers‘ season opener.

Dalton Knecht News / Fadeaway World / October 22

Dalton Knecht And 2 Other Players Emerge As Candidates For Kings’ Two-Way Spot

Former first-round pick Dalton Knecht was among the several players to wind up in free agency after being waived at the October 19 roster deadline. Although this unfortunately marked the end of the 25-year-old’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is reason to believe it has opened doors for him to move elsewhere.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / October 22

Yaxel Lendeborg ‘Lost All Respect’ For Luka Doncic After Exchange

Throughout the course of NBA history, there are certain players who just raise their game to another level when the trash-talking begins and in this current generation there is no player who exemplifies that more than Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 22

3 Major Takeaways From Lakers' Dominant Season-Opening Win Over Warriors

The 2026-27 NBA season got started off with a bang for the Los Angeles Lakers, as Luka Doncic and company made easy work of the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 22

JJ Redick says Collin Sexton did not suffer setback, collaborative decision not to play vs. Warriors

In theory, Collin Sexton is a Laker. Fans are still waiting for his debut after he was sidelined for the entirety of the preseason. Things seemed to be trending toward Sexton making his debut on Tuesday after he was a full participant in practice on Monday and Tuesday.

Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Walker Kessler left in awe by Shaq’s message after his Lakers debut

On opening night, new Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler stood tall and took advantage of a matchup against the small Golden State Warriors — proving himself to be well worth thus far of the $130 million the team splashed on him.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Bronny James Injury Update Emerges Before Lakers-Warriors

Bronny James is set to begin his third NBA season when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The 2024 second round pick made the final roster cut despite speculation that he could be waived, with the Lakers ultimately releasing Dalton Knecht instead.

Dalton Knecht News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

LA Lakers have already given Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to new signing despite his ‘fresh start’ claim

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved quickly to reassign Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to one of the team’s new stars. Ahead of the start of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers announced their decision to waive former first round pick Dalton Knecht.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 21

Austin Reaves Gives Advice To New Teammates On Playing For Lakers

Austin Reaves begins the 2026-27 NBA season in a unique position. He is on the first year of his third contract, a four-year, $185 million near-max deal.

Collin Sexton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 21

Lakers Announce Disappointing Collin Sexton News Ahead of Season Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers will start the 2026-27 NBA season a little shorthanded, with a few of the team’s players ruled out for the season-opening game on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 21

JJ Redick Believes Lakers Have Potential To Be Good Defensive Team

The biggest criticism of the new-look roster built by general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick is on the defensive end. There are big question marks surrounding the team’s defensive personnel and how much center Walker Kessler will be able to hide that.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Luka Doncic sends message to Lakers fans in full-page ad

The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning a new era without LeBron James, and now is officially time for Luka Doncic to be the top superstar of the team. Ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic put out a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times newspaper with a championship message to the fans.

J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 21

JJ Redick knows Lakers’ first loss will bring ‘sky is falling’ reaction

The Lakers haven’t played their opener, and JJ Redick is already anticipating the reaction when something goes wrong. “It could be [Wednesday] night, you’re going to come to me and tell me that the world is ending and the sky is falling,” Redick told reporters Tuesday, via Ben Golliver of ESPN.