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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 10
'He Is Not Obligated to Stay': Lakers Face Luka Doncic Exit Warning Despite $57M Option
The Lakers have spent the summer reshaping the team around Luka Doncic, giving their superstar more than enough reason to believe the franchise is serious about building a contender.
Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / August 10
Matisse Thybulle Among Highest-Rated Players For Steals In NBA 2K27
Finding low-risk, high-reward signings is difficult in today’s NBA. But the Los Angeles Lakers may have found one in Matisse Thybulle, as he ranks among the best defenders in the league when healthy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors
The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.
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?
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Luka Doncic’s expected summer decision confirmed ahead of Lakers’ Slovenia trip
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic wants a head start in building their camaraderie for the upcoming season, hosting a four-day team-building camp in Slovenia next week.
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 / Fadeaway World / August 10
Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic Among NBA Players With Most ‘Loss Shares’ Over The Last 10 Seasons
One of the most commonly used metrics in NBA discourse is “Win Shares,” as it estimates how much credit goes to individual players for team success. It is viewed as one of the better player evaluation metrics, and someone has now interestingly flipped it.
LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / August 10
Shaquille O’Neal Dismisses LeBron James’ Status as a Lakers Great
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made his stance on LeBron James’ place among Los Angeles Lakers greats pretty clear, and it isn’t the endorsement James might have hoped for.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9
Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki Share Heartfelt Messages Following Don Nelson’s Passing
The NBA was struck by tragedy earlier today as legendary head coach Don Nelson passed away at the age of 86. After a phenomenal career as a player and a head coach, earning him a place in the Hall of Fame, Nelson left behind one of the most memorable legacies in league history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / August 9
Former Los Angeles Lakers Forward Has Died
The Los Angeles Lakers family joins the basketball world in mourning the loss of Don Nelson, who passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the age of 86, surrounded by his loved ones.
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.
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 / 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.
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?
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 / 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.
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.
Cameron Carr News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 8
Lakers Executive’s Bold Cameron Carr Quote Should Excite Fans
The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise not known for embracing young players, with the 17-time NBA champions always seeking to accelerate their path to becoming a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference by trading for proven stars and superstars, such as Luka Doncic.
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 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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