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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Opens Door to Potential Trade Before Opening Night

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spoke to the media, along with head coach JJ Redick, on Thursday and addressed many questions about his new-look roster and the direction of the storied franchise ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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How the Lakers are already using a cap mechanism to build out their G League roster

With training camp starting next week, the Lakers’ front office has been quietly busy in recent days. They signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Remains 'Grateful' For LeBron James, But Are Lakers Better Without Him?

El Segundo, Calif. – Before he projected optimism about the future, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka gave thanks for the past. That entailed crediting LeBron James for helping the Lakers win the 2020 NBA championship and for making six playoff appearances in eight seasons while delaying Father Time (2018-2026).

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 25

JJ Redick Praises ‘Unbelievable Development’ From Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers made it a point this offseason to get younger and deeper as a roster using a flurry of offseason moves. The biggest remaining criticism of L.A.’s roster, though, is a lack of a go-to wing defender.

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How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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RJ Davis News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster

The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Luka Doncic’s Reunion Plan Hits Dead End After Mavs’ Roster Move

For years, one Dallas Mavericks big man had a front-row seat to Luka Doncic’s rise from an NBA rookie into one of the league’s biggest stars. The two built their own rhythm on the court, shared plenty of memories away from it and eventually became the longest-running teammate pairing of Doncic’s Dallas career.

Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / September 25

What Would Austin Reaves Have To Average To Justify His $180 Million Contract?

Austin Reaves is about to make $41.2 million this season, and that number alone changes the way we have to talk about him. He isn’t the nice undrafted story anymore, he isn’t just a really good third option either, because after signing a four-year deal worth around $180 million, the Lakers are paying him literally All-Star money.

RJ Davis News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Spurs Sign RJ Davis, Set Camp Roster

The Spurs have put out a press release officially announcing their 21-man roster for training camp. In addition to the 20 players we already knew about, that group includes former UNC guard RJ Davis, who is listed as a camp invitee.

Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / September 25

Rob Pelinka Compares Upcoming Lakers Season To ‘The Odyssey’

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has become known for his interesting comparisons and choice of words during press conferences when discussing his team and players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25

Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster

Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.

Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 25

Luka Doncic Shares Vlog From Lakers’ Slovenia Trip

Earlier this offseason, Luka Doncic hosted his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his home country of Slovenia for a minicamp. With some many new players on the roster, it was an opportunity for the team to get to know each other and build some chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Biggest Concern For Lakers In 2026-27 Named By NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately needed to bring in a new starting center this summer, and they went all out for Walker Kessler. While Kessler ticked a big box for the Lakers, they haven’t really managed to get a good-enough backup for him.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 25

JJ Redick Had Jokes When Discussing Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new team after an offseason overhaul. Their goal from the offseason was clear: build a younger, deeper team that matches the skillsets of their star duo in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Lakers’ Pelinka Talks LeBron, Offseason, Kessler, Ownership, More

Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of training camp, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka expressed “gratitude” for the eight years that LeBron James spent with the franchise and said he was happy the star forward and the organization parted on good terms this offseason, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 25

ESPN NBA Rank: Luka Doncic Lands At No. 4

Luka Doncic enjoyed one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year, winning his second career scoring title and being named to the All-NBA First Team for the sixth time in his career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

What Lakers’ Rob Pelinka said about LeBron James’ exit to start season intro presser

It sounds terribly worn out, but it truly feels like a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers. When a player as celebrated and decorated as LeBron James leaves a team, it really feels like a closed chapter that will never be replicated.

Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Lakers Insider Shares His Thoughts On Team’s New Defensive Scheme Around Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just acquire Walker Kessler to upgrade their center position. According to insider Jovan Buha, Kessler’s arrival is allowing JJ Redick to fundamentally rethink how his team plays defense.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rob Pelinka On Luka Doncic: 'World’s Greatest Offensive Player'

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka held a start-of-season press conference along with head coach JJ Redick on Thursday, where he spoke glowingly of Luka Doncic.

J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick used Thursday’s season kickoff news conference to settle part of the starting-lineup debate and swat away a summer of jokes about the roster’s makeup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Lakers close LeBron chapter, embrace Luka-centered reset

The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster. Lakers president Rob Pelinka addressed both developments Thursday, expressing gratitude for James’ eight seasons in Los Angeles while declaring the organization’s offseason overhaul a success.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 25

Rob Pelinka says ‘extraordinary talent’ Cameron Carr is already striking up Luka Doncic connection

Rob Pelinka has given Los Angeles Lakers fans another reason to be excited about rookie Cameron Carr after revealing the 24th overall pick has already started building a connection with Luka Doncic.

J.J. Redick News / The Spun / September 24

J.J. Redick Clarifies Lakers' Starting Five Won't Be All 'White Guys'

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick isn’t waiting until the regular season to make a mic-drop worthy comment. While speaking to the media this Thursday, Redick discussed the Lakers’ outlook for the 2026-27 season.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luka Doncic highlights a clear obsession as a Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025 just for the sake of stunning the basketball world. They did so with the goal of winning an NBA title, which the Slovenian superstar has yet to deliver to Tinseltown. Still, Doncic fully understands the mission that he seems obsessed with.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable update emerges about Lakers announcer Stu Lantz

Stu Lantz is taking a step back with his broadcasting duties. Spectrum SportsNet, television network of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced on Wednesday that the legendary color commentator Lantz will only be working home games for the team in the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23