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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 1
Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr 
Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about.
Jake Laravia News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Lakers’ Jake LaRavia sends bold warning about LA’s defense
Jake LaRavia is one of the few Lakers wings who survived the roster overhaul, which gives his read on the defense some weight. Asked how the group looks different beyond the addition of Walker Kessler, he did not hedge.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 1
Lakers hire Pooh Jeter as Director of Pro Scouting
The Lakers have made one of their first big hires in the scouting department under new assistant general manager Eric Amsler. On Thursday, Marc Spears of Andscape reported that the team had hired Pooh Jeter as the new Director of Pro Scouting, a move made by Amsler.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Matisse Thybulle News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 1
Lakers’ Matisse Thybulle Turning Heads With One Standout Trait
One of the most underrated signings the Los Angeles Lakers made over the summer was bringing in defensive-minded wing Matisse Thybulle. With one-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart deciding to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, the Lakers lost their best perimeter defender, who is not easy to replace.
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 / October 1
Lakers Hire Derrin Horton To Succeed Lawrence Tanter As Public Address Announcer
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Derrin Horton as the team’s new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. “Horton will succeed the late Lawrence Tanter whose unmistakable voice served as the soundtrack to Lakers basketball for the past 43 seasons,” the Lakers said in a press release.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1
JJ Redick Reveals Plans To Stagger Minutes For Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have a clear hierarchy on the court with superstar guard Luka Doncic clearly being at the top of the pecking order while his backcourt partner Austin Reaves operating as the team’s secondary creator.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 1
New-look Lakers put Rob Pelinka’s future under microscope
It’s safe to say Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has a lot riding on this season. LeBron James is gone. New ownership will soon be settling in.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Sandro Mamukelashvili Discusses Difference In Role Playing Forward Or Center
One of the first signings the Los Angeles Lakers made in free agency this offseason was bringing in forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was coming off a career year with the Toronto Raptors last season.
Buddy Hield News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed
Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there by accident. Well, it appears, they had another chance.
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.
Quentin Grimes News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 1
Quentin Grimes is ready to compete for a starting spot
Aside from Walker Kessler’s four-year, $130 million deal, the largest contract the Los Angeles Lakers handed out to an external free agent this summer went to Quentin Grimes, who signed a four-year, $60 million deal.
Dalton Knecht News / Fadeaway World / October 1
Lakers Could Waive Dalton Knecht If They Fail To Find Trade
Dalton Knecht’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers could be nearing an unexpected end, with the former first-round pick reportedly in danger of being waived if the team cannot find a trade partner.
Jalen Smith News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Lakers looking at Jalen Smith as answer to possible roster problem?
The Lakers have one guaranteed player too many. Perhaps Jalen Smith can help them solve two problems at once. Los Angeles has 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts and must get down to 15 before opening night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Lakers Hiring Pooh Jeter As Director Of Pro Scouting
Building out different departments within the front office has been a focus for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. After hiring former Miami Heat executive
Walker Kessler News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 1
Walker Kessler really wants to run through a brick wall for the Lakers
Whether it’s been head coach JJ Redick or superstar point guard Luka Dončić, excitement surrounding Walker Kessler’s arrival with the revamped Los Angeles Lakers is palpable.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 1
JJ Redick Shares Where He Expects New-Look Lakers To Improve From Last Season
The Los Angeles Lakers had a top-10 offense in the 2025-26 NBA season, and they are expected to be even better in 2026-27. The Luka Doncic-led Lakers have a lot of offensive firepower after overhauling their roster this summer, and at practice on Wednesday, head coach JJ Redick spoke about where he expects improvement.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Jake LaRavia Used Summer To Reflect On And Improve From Last Season’s Struggles
Jake LaRavia had among the most uneven 2025-26 seasons of anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers. In the campaign’s first 39 games — through Jan. 15 — LaRavia averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game on 46.8% from the field and 35.3% from deep.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Austin Reaves ‘hates’ Luka Doncic’s guts because he just made ‘5 f***ing half-court shots’ during interview
The Los Angeles Lakers are back at training camp, and the brotherhood is even stronger than it was before. That could specifically go for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who continue to grow a bond and are set to be the top two options for the Lakers this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Matisse Thybulle Looking Forward To Playing With Walker Kessler On Defensive End
The Los Angeles Lakers wanted to get better on the defensive side of the ball this offseason and they made some big additions in order to address that.
Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Cameron Carr Admits To Feeling Jealous After Missing Lakers’ Slovenia Trip
Luka Doncic treated the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster to a minicamp in Slovenia, where the team worked out, explored Ljubljana and spent some time with locals.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 1
JJ Redick Admits He Felt He Was Pretending To Be A Coach At The Start Of His Lakers Career
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ decision to hire JJ Redick as head coach in 2024 raised plenty of eyebrows. Redick had never coached at the high school or college level, let alone the NBA, and he made an interesting admission at Lakers practice on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch
The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15. You can probably see where this is headed. Los Angeles has explored
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30
Lakers reportedly explored a surprising trade this summer
The Los Angeles Lakers made a ton of moves this offseason, with the biggest one being the acquisition of Walker Kessler in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly
Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn’t need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there. Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic during the Lakers’ first training camp practice, providing an early glimpse at a combination Los Angeles hopes will become considerably more familiar this season, according to Lakers Nation.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29
Lakers' Bronny James faces unforgiving spotlight with LeBron safety net gone
LeBron James departing the Los Angeles Lakers to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an interesting storyline to watch out for in L.A. – his son, Bronny, navigating life in the league without his father.
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