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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 27
JJ Redick Explains Why Walker Kessler Could Be Exactly What Lakers Needed
Heading into the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were determined to make some drastic changes while beginning to build the roster around Luka Doncic in the post-LeBron James era.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 27
Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Embrace Championship Expectations Surrounding Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally built the team around Luka Doncic that they’ve wanted to since trading for him in 2025. General manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick worked together to create a roster that is younger, deeper and hopefully better than the team that reached the second round last season.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 27
Draymond Green Calls Out ‘Ridiculous’ Bronny James Haters
From the moment he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, Bronny James has been under an intense microscope due to his father LeBron James being on the team.
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 / September 27
Luka Doncic Tells Lakers GM Rob Pelinka To ‘Do Your Job’ While Embracing ‘Co-Creator’ Role
Luka Doncic is unquestionably the face of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James‘ departure, but that doesn’t mean the superstar guard wants to run the franchise’s basketball operations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 27
JJ Redick: Lakers Are Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves’ Team Now
A big focus for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was adding more youth, which meant parting ways with some of their leaders from last season like LeBron James and Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 26
Rob Pelinka Sees Something Different in Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr
One of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA offseason was to get younger, and they accomplished that across the board by adding several young players to a revamped squad around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 26
Luka Doncic Sends Powerful Message to Lakers Fans Ahead of New Season
A new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball is about to get underway, with superstar Luka Doncic now officially the new face of the franchise. With the
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 26
Rob Pelinka says front office has had meetings with Bob Iger, Josh Kushner 
For the second Media Day in a row, the Lakers are in the middle of a franchise sale that has left some things uncertain. They spent most of the last year “Dodgerizing” the franchise, only for that to be upended this summer with another sale.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 26
Jazz's Austin Ainge: Lakers' offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler.
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.
Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka Doesn’t Rule Out Trade To Get Lakers Roster Down To 15 Players
With the start of the 2026-27 season just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, one more roster move will need to be made by general manager Rob Pelinka.
Drew Timme News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Drew Timme Signing Training Camp Contract With Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers got some strong production from their two-way players last season with Drew Timme, in particular, getting legitimate opportunities in JJ Redick’s rotation.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / September 26
Ex-Lakers Champion Thinks Austin Reaves Isn’t Good Enough To Be The 2nd Option On A Contender
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has taken major strides in recent years, but former NBA player Danny Green thinks he is still only good enough to be the third option on a contending team.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol & More Lakers Tributes To Lawrence Tanter
It isn’t often that a PA announcer is such a vital and beloved member of any organization, but that was undoubtedly the case with the legendary Lawrence Tanter, who served in that role with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than 40 years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of organizational changes this offseason with the biggest obviously being Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 26
The Lakers will have a new defensive identity this season
President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick spoke at length on several topics at Thursday’s season-opening presser. A central theme was personnel.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 26
Los Angeles Lakers Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers are basically starting over around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with only 42% of last season’s players coming back. LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
JJ Redick: Cameron Carr Will Have Opportunities To Play For Lakers This Season
Much of the focus when looking at the Los Angeles Lakers roster has been on the free agency and trade additions that were made to fit alongside superstar Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26
Rob Pelinka: Lakers Have ‘World’s Greatest Offensive Player’ In Luka Doncic
General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers moved in silence to land superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks back in February of 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 26
JJ Redick Opens Up On Bronny James, Cameron Carr, And Adou Thiero’s Development
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the greatest track record in terms of developing youngsters in recent years, but head coach JJ Redick likes what he has seen from the three youngest players on his roster.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25
JJ Redick jokes that Lakers' starting five 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23
Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target
Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.
Jake Laravia News / Yardbarker / September 23
Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season
The Lakers brought in a slew of players who can definitely snatch the role LaRavia had last season.
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