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Luka Doncic’s first full season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers was one to remember. The superstar put on some legendary performances on his way to being named to his sixth All-NBA First Team and winning his second career NBA scoring title.

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Los Angeles Lakers Exploring Trade For 6’11 Big Man Who Told Luka Doncic He Would 'F–k His Whole Family'

With training camp closely approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers still need a player or two to round out their roster. They have 16 guaranteed contracts, but could opt to shed some salary via trade before the 2026-2027 season kicks off.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 15

How the NBA’s updated 2027-28 salary-cap projection could help the Lakers

On Saturday, Fred Katz and John Hollinger of The Athletic broke the news that the NBA recently increased its projections for the 2027-28 salary cap by $2 million.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Matisse Thybulle News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 15

Can Matisse Thybulle remain healthy enough to fortify the Lakers’ defense?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.

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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 / Lakers Nation / September 15

Get To Know New Lakers Director Of Integrated Performance Systems Keith D’Amelio

One of the focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was building out their front office staff and expanding multiple departments throughout the franchise.

Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Lakers’ Lowball Offer Led To Austin Reaves’ Max Deal, Per NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers ended up giving Austin Reaves a four-year, $185 million extension this offseason. According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, their initial attempt to save money might have actually made Reaves considerably more expensive.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Jaden Hardy ‘Super Excited’ To Play With Luka Doncic Again

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic in order to get back into contention. One way to do that is to bring in players he has a history with and they did exactly that with both Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Bad Update Strikes for Incoming Owner Josh Kushner as Jeanie Buss Makes Power Move Ahead of NBA Board Meeting

Josh Kushner has learned this year that things rarely move on schedule when they need to. In late July, the Thrive Capital founder was part of a private investors group circling a stake in FIFA’s World Cup, an idea that collapsed after soccer’s confederations objected and FIFA president Gianni Infantino shelved it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 15

NBA insider’s ‘don’t expect anything’ answer to potential Los Angeles Lakers trades

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a lot of moves this offseason, and there’s an update on potential future deals. The LA Lakers and LeBron James parted ways this offseason, and it has now officially become Luka Doncic’s team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / September 14

Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Shares Exciting Career News

Shaquille O’Neal is adding another chapter to a post-playing career that already includes television, business deals, music and a long list of endorsements.

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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.

Magic Johnson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 14

Magic Johnson Makes Strong Case for Who Deserves Next Lakers Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers recently announced that legendary head coach Phil Jackson will be the next to be honored with a bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena, making him the ninth significant figure to be honored by the organization.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 14

Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Named Global Ambassador For NordVPN

NordVPN, one of the leading digital security apps in the world, has announced a global partnership with Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal. The duo will collaborate on educating users about the digital threats that are tackled by NordVPN’s next-generation antivirus.

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Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Lakers get hit with ‘most overrated’ diss from Norman Powell

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of changes over the offseason, but they should still be one of the better teams in the Western Conference with the help of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Jeanie Buss News / Lakers Nation / September 14

Jeanie Buss To Represent Lakers At NBA Board Of Governors Meetings

The NBA Board of Governors meetings are set to take place this week, which, for the Los Angeles Lakers, brings up an interesting question of exactly who is the team’s governor at this point.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 14

NBA raises salary cap projections for 2027-28 season by $2 million

As is seemingly a yearly tradition at this point, the NBA’s salary cap for next season will rise. This time, though, it’ll do so at an even higher number than anticipated, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'No Excuses': Lakers Legend Sends Blunt Warning to Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes & 6 Others

The roster is ready, and the team has set the stage. Now it is ime for the Los Angeles Lakers to shine. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will lead the way.

Marcus Smart News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Insider Reveals Why Marcus Smart Left Lakers After One Season

Marcus Smart’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers lasted just one season, and Lakers insider Jovan Buha has now given some insight on why the veteran guard decided to move on.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 14

Nick Van Exel: Kobe Bryant feared no one, including Michael Jordan

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 14

NBA Trade Idea Lands Lakers A Paint Anchor For Dalton Knecht And Jarred Vanderbilt

So, after last week’s crushing news that Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will miss the next five months due to left shoulder surgery, I think this could be a huge warning sign for a Western Conference hopeful like the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 14

Lakers Roster Comparison: Are They Better in 2027 Than 2026 at Every Position?

After building the 2026 roster around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Los Angeles took a much different approach for 2027. LeBron is gone. That makes for an interesting comparison.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 12

Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price in order to get their hands on Walker Kessler this offseason.

Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again

Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season

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Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again

Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season

The Los Angeles Lakers already parted ways with the majority of their roster from last season, and now even more cuts could be coming. The Lakers are looking to trade two players on their roster before opening night, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9