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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 7
Lakers fall to Warriors as stars rest in preseason back-to-back 
Down seven rotation players, the Lakers did their best impression of the Kings as they were blown out by the Warriors on Tuesday, 124-98. Along with the same four players who missed Monday’s game, LA also sat Luka Dončić, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / October 7
The real reason Lakers ruled out Luka Doncic for Warriors game after 2026 preseason debut
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will not participate in the team’s second 2026 preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Doncic put on a show in his preseason debut, scoring 21 points in the first half against the Sacramento Kings before being benched for the rest of the clash.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 6
The Lakers are resting basically everyone against the Warriors
Head coach JJ Redick wasn’t in love with the idea of a preseason back-to-back, so it’s probably not a surprise that very few regular players are going to suit up for the contest.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
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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.
Cameron Carr News / TWSN / October 6
Cameron Carr Is Going to Shake Up the Los Angeles Lakers’ Rotation
Cameron Carr just gave the Los Angeles Lakers an encouraging look at what he could bring to their rotation in their 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 6
Lakers Accomplish Something Not Seen Since Kobe-Shaq Era in Preseason Rout
With the first NBA preseason game in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers, the new-look roster looks a bit better than expected, especially on the defensive end of the basketball floor.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 6
Lakers vs. Warriors Injury Report: Updates On Kristaps Porzingis, Walker Kessler, And Austin Reaves For Preseason Showdown
The 2026-27 season is right around the corner, and teams across the league are using preseason action as a way to test their lineups and shake off the rust before opening night.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’
The Lakers spent time in practice working on making life difficult for opposing offenses. JJ Redick liked seeing some evidence of it against somebody else.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 6
JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Execution In Preseason Opener
JJ Redick feels the Los Angeles Lakers have a roster that fits together for the first time in his tenure, and they flashed their potential in the preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Luka Doncic helps Kings rookie avoid embarrassing tip-off mistake
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been around for quite some time, so he knows a thing or two about making mistakes. On Monday night, the Lakers battled the Sacramento Kings in the preseason opener, and right before tip-off, Doncic was seen helping Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / October 6
Ziaire Williams Looking To Set Tone For Lakers Defensively
The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason to add more youth and athleticism on the wing with one of the those pieces being Ziaire Williams.
What Are Bronny James’ Goals on LeBron-less Lakers?
One of the biggest storylines in the NBA two years ago was the first father-and-son duo ever grace the hardwood. LeBron James and Bronny James shared this historic moment, one of many tied to their last name. Now the two will embark on new journeys for the 2026-27 season, with LeBron heading to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference.
Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / October 6
Cameron Carr Admits To Feeling Nervous In Lakers Preseason Debut
The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for their first of five preseason games on Monday night and one of their standouts was rookie Cameron Carr. The 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft out of Baylor had a successful Summer League for the Lakers and picked up where he left off in his preseason debut, playing 22 minutes off the bench.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 6
Luka Doncic Missed Playing Basketball
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was on an absolute tear in the second half of last season when he suffered an unfortunate hamstring injury that forced him to miss the entire postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Lakers’ skinny Luka Doncic the butt of a JJ Redick joke after effortless domination of Kings
Luka Doncic has clearly taken his Los Angeles Lakers stint seriously, and the Lakers superstar’s noticeably skinny appearance is strong evidence of that commitment.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 6
Austin Reaves Reveals the Hardest Part of Playing With Luka Doncic
The new duo of the future for the Los Angeles Lakers is officially Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, with LeBron James no longer in the fold after leaving in free agency for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 6
4 Takeaways After Lakers Kick Off 2026-27 Preseason With Convincing Win
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t have asked for a much better start to their 2026-27 preseason. They came out firing and cruised past the Sacramento Kings 127-103 in a praiseworthy performance.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / October 6
Watch Luka Doncic moment in Los Angeles Lakers game which could be a major concern
Luka Doncic looked like he was on another level in the first half against the Sacramento Kings, but one moment towards the end will lead to fans worrying.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Austin Reaves Injury Update: Latest News on Lakers Guard After Missing Kings Game
The Los Angeles Lakers will begin the 2026-27 preseason without Austin Reaves, who was ruled out of Monday night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings after tweaking his ankle.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 5
Adou Thiero Reveals What He’s Learned From Austin Reaves This Summer
The 2026 offseason has been defined by some large-scale changes for the Los Angeles Lakers. With the influx of new talent, the Purple and Gold will be entering the upcoming campaign with a brand new roster.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Draymond Green explains why Dalton Knecht has struggled with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have to cut one player on a guaranteed deal before opening night, and all signs point to Dalton Knecht being the odd man out.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 5
Los Angeles Lakers to Cut this Key Player?
Two seasons in, and it’s still hard to make any judgment surrounding Bronny James. Despite getting a slight bump to his minutes, his numbers have been subpar.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 5
Lakers Could Dump $18 Million Player in Absolute Stunner
Draymond Green believes the Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to move on from Dalton Knecht before the regular season begins. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion said the former first-round pick is not expected to survive the franchise’s final roster cut.
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