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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 22

Michael Cooper Compares Luka Doncic To Larry Bird

The Luka Doncic era of the Los Angeles Lakers began, unofficially, back in 2025 when the franchise made the shocking trade to land him from the Dallas Mavericks.

Jeanie Buss News / Lakers Nation / August 22

Matt Barnes Expresses Support For Jeanie Buss

The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of the basketball world due to all of the drama surrounding the team’s ownership. One of the biggest questions

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Luka Doncic’s Lakers Teammate Takes Heavy Criticism After Causing Chaos at Slovenia Camp

While ownership chaos unfolds back home, the new look Lakers’ bonding trip is going rather well. The retooled Los Angeles Lakers are currently enjoying an unprecedented off-court retreat in Europe, courtesy of new captain Luka Doncic.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 22

3-Time NBA Champ Kevon Looney Reveals What Lakers Can Expect From Him Alongside Luka Doncic

The three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney recently sat down with the Lakers’ social media team and answered some questions ahead of the coming 2026-27 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Bronny James News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Bronny James Gets Real On His Dad Leaving The Lakers

The summer of 2026 saw a wave of movement across the NBA. As multiple stars changed teams, some teams changed owners in what has been a transformative period.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Bronny James Makes Opinion Clear About LeBron James Leaving Lakers

LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers has changed the situation for his son, Bronny James, who will enter his third NBA season without his father as a teammate.

Luka Doncic News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Gets Eviscerated By Former NBA Star

Former NBA player Al Harrington recently shared a critical assessment of Luka Doncic’s time alongside LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, arguing that the pairing failed to produce the expected growth in the younger star.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Lakers Experiencing 'Hiring Freeze' Amid Ongoing Ownership Change

The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be highly competitive next season, but there are already some early speed bumps in the new ownership era. With Mark Walter out and new co-owners running the show, the team is still in an active transition to accommodate the incoming executives.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Lakers Move Like Royalty In Slovenia As Luka Doncic’s Minicamp Continues

As September approaches, teams across the league are beginning the process of ramping up for regular-season action. With training camp just weeks away, this is a perfect opportunity for players to come together and get that extra work in before the real action begins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 21

Byron Scott Doesn’t Believe Dr. Jerry Buss Would Be Happy With Current State Of Lakers

The Buss family has owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the franchise in 1979 with it being passed down to his children following his death in 2013.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Lakers Dealt Bad News in NBA Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Klay Thompson is over, and it did not end in their favor. The 4-time NBA champion is expected to sign with the Miami

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 21

5x NBA Champion Defends Jeanie Buss While 9 Legal Experts Provides Worrying News on Lakers Ownership

For Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers represent far more than a basketball team. They carry her family’s legacy, triumphs, setbacks, and defining moments.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Luka Doncic’s Lakers Are 'White Version' of Mavericks, Says NBA Champion Comparing Austin Reaves to Kyrie Irving

Los Angeles Lakers forwards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ended the previous season scoring an average of 56 points when both were on the floor, something that has already got one entity trying to find the proper historical comparison.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Lakers Nation / August 21

Jonathan Kuminga Rumors: Lakers Are One Of Two Remaining Suitors

The Los Angeles Lakers have brought in a number of new players this offseason, but one name who hasn’t signed with them, despite being linked to the team all offseason, is Jonathan Kuminga.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / August 21

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to switch hands for the second time in less than two years.

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Luka Doncic Unlikely to Succeed Under JJ Redick Due to One Thing, Claims NBA Legend

Luka Dončić now bears the burden of the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James for the very first time in eight years, and how the burden is shared will be the center of all discussions regarding the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 21

Lakers Minority Owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong ‘Absolutely Not’ Selling Shares

There are a lot of questions surrounding the ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, Mark Walter has agreed to sell his majority shares of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, while five of the six Buss siblings are also looking to sell their remaining shares to Iger and Kushner, with Jeanie Buss contesting that move.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

The Los Angeles Lakers are almost done overhauling their roster, but there's still one big fish left to reel in.

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Report: Lakers are targeting Nikola Jokic

The Los Angeles Lakers may be trying to pull another rabbit out of their hats. The Lakers are going to be targeting Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic once their ownership situation gets resolved, longtime team beat writer Anthony Irwin reported this week.

NBA News / Field Level Media / August 20

Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake

Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong does not intend to sell his minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid a high-profile sale of the franchise. Soon-Shiong's

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

The Los Angeles Lakers started off the offseason with a bang, but things have cooled off as we enter the quietest days of the NBA offseason.

Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp

Matisse Thybulle Chose 26 As New Jersey Number For ‘Fresh Start’

Buss family drama continues as siblings release statement reiterating sale against Jeanie Buss' wishes

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 20

Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for off-the-court reasons, but as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches, they need to shift their focus back to the team and how they can get back into contention.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Notable update emerges on Rob Pelinka amid Lakers drama

Rob Pelinka is apparently smiling through the metaphorical fire going on around him right now. The Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is “excited” about the team’s incoming new ownership and thinks that the change is a “good thing,” Pete Zayas of The Athletic reported this week on an episode of the “Lakers Collective” podcast.