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Lakers Media Member Exposes Major Downgrade in Treatment After Preseason Debut

What are the perks of covering one of the most storied franchises in NBA history? Free parking… occasionally… when the stars align. Lauren Jones, the dedicated LakeShow insider behind LoJo Media, initially flexed arena upgrades for Los Angeles Lakers media members pulling up at Crypto.com Arena.

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Luka Doncic Admits To Having Fingerprints On Lakers’ Roster Building This Summer

This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office completely remade the roster with a lot of players in last season’s rotation no longer around and replaced with a ton of new faces.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 9

JJ Redick Speaks On Lakers’ Turnovers, New Defensive Weapon, And Playmaking Rotation

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-1 in the preseason following their 114-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. In light of their previous outing against the Warriors, the Purple and Gold certainly did a better job against Sacramento.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Fadeaway World / October 9

Austin Reaves Discusses Luka Doncic, Ankle Injury, Defense, And New Teammates

The Los Angeles Lakers notched an impressive performance on Thursday night, securing a 114-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings and improving to a 2-1 record.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9

‘I’m a basketball player’: Sandro Mamukelashvili’s connectivity continues to lift Lakers

LOS ANGELES — After popping out to the 3-point line following a ballscreen, Sandro Mamukelashvili caught the ball at the top of the key. As Kings center Maxime Raynaud ran to close out, the 6-foot-10 Mamukelashvili dribbled to the right, then put the ball between his legs before making a step back 3-pointer.

WNBA News

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

WNBA playoffs: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries

WNBA playoff takeaways: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries after Game 2 wins

Angel Reese's incredible performance has Dream on verge of WNBA Finals

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 9

5 Key Takeaways As Lakers Come Up Clutch In 114-110 Victory Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers found a way to get it done in the end, holding off the Sacramento Kings for a hard-fought 114-110 victory. It wasn’t the cleanest performance from either side, but Los Angeles made enough plays down the stretch to escape with the win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 9

3 Takeaways From Lakers’ Second Preseason Win Over the Kings

After getting crushed by the Golden State Warriors with a shorthanded roster earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves returning to the floor to take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.

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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.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9

Luka Dončić, Sandro Mamukelashvili shine as Lakers down Kings

With Austin Reaves back in the lineup, the Lakers picked up their second win over the Kings this preseason, winning 114-110 on Thursday. LA built up a big lead with the starters and regular rotation members on the floor, then saw it dwindle away in garbage time to make the score look much closer than the game ever was.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 9

Lakers Beat Kings In First Preseason Game At Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers played their third of five preseason games on Thursday night, turning on the lights at Crypto.com Arena for the first time since last year’s playoffs to host the Sacramento Kings.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Lakers’ JJ Redick eases concerns about Walker Kessler’s preseason finger injury

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their third preseason game — with Austin Reaves making his debut for the team in exhibition season. One notable absence from the Lakers lineup is Walker Kessler, their big-money signing this offseason, as he remained on the sidelines with a finger injury.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Why JJ Redick has complete belief Lakers will deliver in 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season with a retooled roster, and coach JJ Redick will have to navigate the personalities and egos of his new players.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 8

Austin Reaves to make preseason debut against Kings

After sitting out the first two exhibition contests, Austin Reaves will make his preseason debut against the Kings on Thursday. Head coach JJ Redick announced pregame that Reaves would return to the court, his first appearance since signing his big deal to return to the Lakers this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 8

Robert Horry Believes Writing Is on the Wall for 2 Lakers Players

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few more games to play in the NBA preseason before the team must decide which players will be among the final 15 to make the roster by the deadline for the season-opening matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.

Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 8

Los Angeles Lakers Injuries Could Seriously Affect Their Season

Just before their game against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team would be without two of their starters, plus a couple of bench guys.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 8

Luka Doncic Doesn’t Feel Added Pressure As Face Of Lakers Franchise

This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was all about Luka Doncic. Many are marking this as the start of a new era for the franchise as the front office remade the roster around him, bringing in what they believe are the types of players that best fit around him.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 8

JJ Redick Doubles Down On Lakers Being Championship Contenders

JJ Redick appears to have no shortage of belief in the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. He made early comments about the roster being the best-fitting group in his three years at the helm of the franchise, and said that he sees the purple and gold developing into championship contenders this season.