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Los Angeles Lakers 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule

The sign that the regular season is near for the Los Angeles Lakers is when the NBA releases its regular season schedule every August. As always, some of the marquee games get announce early, and it was previously revealed that the Lakers will open up the 2026-27 season against the Golden State Warriors once again.

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Bob Iger says it’s premature to speculate on plans for Lakers’ future because they haven’t made any yet

For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, they went from no affiliation with the franchise to owning a majority stake in it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13

Chris Paul Could Take Front Office Role Due To Connection With Bob Iger

Any time a new owner takes over a sports franchise, more often than not they begin putting in people who align with their vision into roles within the front office.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Stephen A. Smith Says Rob Pelinka Won’t Run Lakers Under New Ownership

Stephen A. Smith thinks there could be new changes coming for the Los Angeles Lakers soon under the new ownership, and Rob Pelinka could find himself on the way out.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Chris Paul could join Lakers front office

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new owners could turn to Chris Paul to serve a significant role in the team’s front office. Paul has been named as part of a potential Lakers front office under the new ownership group headed by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13

'Rob Pelinka Will Not Be There': NBA Analyst Expects Major Shake-Up in Lakers After $12.5 Billion Sale

In just over a year of owning the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Walter is stepping away. Now, this decision could cause trouble for the President of Basketball Operations and GM, Rob Pelinka.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13

Bob Iger Expected To Be More ‘Actively Involved’ Than Josh Kushner As New Lakers Owners

Mark Walter has agreed to sale his majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The deal was one that was completely unexpected as Walter has been in control of the Lakers for less than a year and now the franchise will be under a completely new vision with Kushner and Iger taking over.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 13

Donald Trump once told a former LA Lakers player ‘you don’t have a clue about life’

Sporting investments have seen the Kushner and Trump family linked heavily this summer. Joshua Kushner was part of the private investor group which recently tried to buy a stake in the FIFA World Cup, a plan that was quickly quashed after much backlash.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 13

Russell Westbrook’s agent called out new LA Lakers owners and NBA teams hours before his retirement

Even moments away from calling time on his legendary career, Russell Westbrook and those close to him denied the LA Lakers any satisfaction. A monumental day in the NBA that started out with the news of the LA Lakers being sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and ended with the surprising retirement of Russell Westbrook.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13

New Lakers Owner Bob Iger Confirms Jeanie Buss’ Role With the Lakers After Mark Walter’s $12.5B Record Sale

The Lakers have changed hands again, but the franchise’s most familiar figure is not going anywhere just yet. A record $12.5 billion transaction has shifted majority control from Mark Walter to an ownership group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 12

Details Revealed On JJ Redick’s Future And Potential Chris Paul Hire After Lakers Sale

NBA owners typically play a more passive role on their teams, but it doesn’t make them any less important. For a prestigious franchise like the Lakers, they need an owner who is passionate and dedicated to the cause to live up to their heightened standards.

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 12

New Lakers Owner Opens Up On His 'Extraordinary' Purchase And Future Plans For The Team

Less than a year after buying the Lakers, Dodgers owner Mark Walter is officially out after selling his stake for a historic $12.5 billion. It’s an unprecedented move for a franchise of this prestige, as it marks the second ownership change in roughly 10 months.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12

Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale

The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn’t going anywhere. Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her role as team governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter, Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12

Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days

Apparently, it takes about three days to buy the Lakers. Provided, of course, you have $12.5 billion handy. Bob Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post that his purchase of the Lakers alongside Josh Kushner came together in a whirlwind three-day negotiation with Mark Walter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 12

Bob Iger Excited To Buy Lakers, Explains How Sale Came To Be

For the second time in as many years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record price, this time with Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchasing a majority stake in the franchise from Mark Walter for a $12.5 billion valuation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

Update emerges on Jeanie Buss’ future after the Lakers get sold again

Jeanie Buss appears to be receiving some assurances from the Los Angeles Lakers’ impending new ownership. Word broke on Wednesday that Lakers majority owner Mark Walter is selling the franchise at a record-setting $12.5 billion valuation to an ownership group led by ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Joshua Kushner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Lakers sell for historic amount: Answering the biggest questions

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again changing ownership.

Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson react to Lakers' $12.5 billion sale

Update emerges on Jeanie Buss' future after the Lakers get sold again

Buss family might be getting back in basketball ownership business

Magic Johnson had a telling message about NBA's Opening Night schedule

Ranking Christmas Day slate: Finals rematch headlines star-studded holiday

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 11

NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic

The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better. Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure, adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton while making it clear that everything now revolves around Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11

Ben Simmons has one strong tie to Lakers

The Lakers want another two-way forward, and Simmons has the size to help them in that regard.

Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves

Lakers tied to prime buyout candidate to pair with Luka Doncic

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / August 11

Collin Sexton Reveals Reason Behind Selecting No. 10 As Lakers Jersey Number

Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10