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Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 9
Walker Kessler hints at a unique off-court battle with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Walker Kessler has revealed he wants to settle an unusual debate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp, with Doncic inviting teammates over as part of a wider team bonding trip.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Austin Reaves Looking Forward To Team Bonding In Slovenia
Austin Reaves now finds himself as a foundation-building block alongside Luka Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers. After originally going undrafted, he quickly propelled himself into an offensive engine and it led to him getting rewarded with a four-year, $180 million contract.
Luka Doncic News / The Spun / August 9
Luka Doncic Saddened By Death Of Legendary NBA Head Coach
Luka Doncic is saddened by the death of a legendary NBA head coach on Sunday. The NBA community is mourning the death of longtime head coach Don Nelson.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Shaquille O’Neal Takes Shot At Former Lakers Center Deandre Ayton
Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9
Zach Lowe Says Lakers Are ‘Trapped’ After Overpaying For Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers went all-out for Walker Kessler this offseason, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says they are now trapped. Lowe named Kessler as one of the 10 players facing the most pressure next season on The Zach Lowe Show, and explained the predicament the Lakers now find themselves in.
Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9
NBA 2K27 Reveals Where Lakers’ Walker Kessler Ranks Among Elite Shot-Blockers
Ahead of the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, the popular video game franchise, which has spanned over two decades, has been dropping breadcrumbs about
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Ziaire Williams Excited To Reunite With High School Teammate Bronny James
Ziaire Williams was a buy-low signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he possesses the capabilities to be a talented 3-and-D player. And there is no better way to showcase his skills than back home in California.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / August 9
Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves
What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?
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.
Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers
Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Luka Doncic Among Top 10 Ball-Handlers In NBA 2K27
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 9
Lakers Risk Losing Austin Reaves After Signing Luka Doncic’s Preferred Star, Predicts Analyst
Luka Doncic told the front office of his ‘desire’ to have Austin Reaves as his backcourt partner. The Los Angeles Lakers offered the four-year $185 million extension, and now the new era begins.
LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / August 9
Shaquille O’Neal Warns Lakers Could Miss LeBron James More Than They Realize
The Lakers spent eight seasons building around LeBron James. Now they have to find out what the roster looks like without him. After the departure, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the move.
Matisse Thybulle News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9
Lakers’ Matisse Thybulle Lands in Elite Company in NBA 2K27 Reveal
The anticipation continues to build for the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, after so much movement around the league, with plenty of star players changing teams, which will drastically shape what the latest version of the game will look like ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8
Zach Lowe reveals how Walker Kessler could ‘trap’ Lakers into Austin Reaves trade
Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Ziaire Williams Speaks On What Lakers Fans Can Expect Next Season In Reunion With Bronny James
It was a transformative summer in Los Angeles. When NBA legend LeBron James opted to join the 76ers, the Lakers responded with a flurry of moves that have completely shifted the rotation.
Channing Frye News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Channing Frye Explains Why Lakers Are Not A Championship Team After 2026 Offseason Moves
Most experts would agree that the Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty solid offseason. While they lost LeBron James and Marcus Smart (along with other notable rotation players), they made up for it with the signings of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Kevon Looney (among others).
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Input On LeBron James & Lakers Parting Ways
The Los Angeles Lakers were perhaps the busiest team in the NBA this offseason, completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic with a number of new players and many from last season’s team moving on to new squads.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Collin Sexton Excited To Reunite With Walker Kessler On Lakers
A signing that went under the radar for the Los Angeles Lakers was guard Collin Sexton, who figures to give them a much-needed scoring punch off the bench.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 8
Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade
Thompson still has one year left in the three-year, $50 million pact he signed to join the Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut
A former first-round draft pick may be living on borrowed time in Los Angeles. Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is in danger of being cut by the team, veteran NBA writer Jovan Buha reported this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7
Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option
They might be forced to pivot.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question
Luka Doncic does not need to prove he can carry the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds last season handled that rather convincingly.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick
The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.
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