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Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Lakers Teammate Doesn’t Hold Back About Luka Doncic Change
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jaden Hardy said Luka Doncic has raised his leadership standard as the team opens the 2026-27 season. Hardy rejoined the 27-year-old after spending the first portion of his career alongside him in Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
1 Lakers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp
The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 8
‘I’m selling it’ – Nick Young reveals how one item from Kobe Bryant’s last NBA game is his ‘401K’
Nick Young is Kobe Bryant’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, and he recently shared what item he keeps with him from the legend’s last game which is like his insurance.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Jeanie Buss’ siblings file formal opposition to her petition to block Lakers sale
In August, Jeanie Buss took the fight over the Los Angeles Lakers’ future to court, filing a petition to stop her siblings from selling their family’s remaining 17.82% ownership stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Buss family’s $2.2 billion Lakers dispute pits Jeanie against five siblings
The fight over the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers has moved forward, with five siblings formally opposing Jeanie Buss’ effort to block the sale.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Lakers’ preseason uneven but ‘encouraging,’ JJ Redick says
There’s something worth watching with the Lakers beyond whether they win or lose these preseason games. Khobi Price of the California Post points to their defensive approach and some changes in how they use Luka Doncic as encouraging early signs, even after a strong showing against the Kings gave way to a rough night against the Warriors.
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.
Jeanie Buss News / Lakers Nation / October 7
Buss Siblings Formally File Case Against Jeanie To Sell Lakers Shares
The Buss siblings are in the middle of a dispute as Jeanie wants to hold onto their remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers so she can remain governor of the franchise, while her five siblings all want to sell and get out completely.
Jeanie Buss News / Yardbarker / October 7
Buss siblings push back on Jeanie Buss as Lakers sale nears NBA vote
Five of Jerry Buss' six children filed their formal opposition in court on Wednesday to Jeanie Buss' petition to stop the sale of the family trust's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Austin Reaves Gets Real On His Leadership Style For New-Look Lakers
On the cusp of a brand new season, the Los Angeles Lakers are hard at work to maximize chemistry with their new roster. Now that LeBron James is gone, the burden of leadership has fallen on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are the faces of a whole new regime that includes Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili, among others.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 7
JJ Redick Clarifies Comments About Lakers Roster Fitting Together For First Time
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made some preseason headlines with commentary about the roster at his opening press conference. His quote suggested that this is the first time in his three seasons as the head coach that the roster actually fits together, seemingly a shot at the previous two rosters built by general manager Rob Pelinka.
Cole Swider News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 7
Cole Swider has worked ‘really hard’ on body, defense since last stint with Lakers 
Four years ago, Cole Swider made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played seven games before bouncing across the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors for brief spells in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Jaden Hardy News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 7
Jaden Hardy feels Luka Dončić has taken his leadership to another level this season
After spending the first 2.5 years of his NBA career with Luka Dončić, Jaden Hardy reunited with the Slovenian this offseason when the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers executed a trade sending Hardy back to the Western Conference.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / October 7
Adou Thiero Understands Need To Minimize Reckless Dunk Attempts
The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting big things from second-year wing Adou Thiero this season. The 2025 second-round pick is one of the most athletic players in the entire league, and that undoubtedly stands out on film.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Robert Horry Says Dalton Knecht Looked 'Clueless' Against Kings; Thinks Jarred Vanderbilt Knows He’s Getting Traded
The Los Angeles Lakers began their preseason with a bang, blowing out the Sacramento Kings 127-103 at the Golden 1 Center on Monday. While there were plenty of positives to take from the big win, former Laker Robert Horry made some not-so-ideal observations as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 7
JJ Redick Believes Quentin Grimes Is Great Complement To Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
A few players stood out for the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opening victory over the Sacramento Kings and one of them was Quentin Grimes. A favorite by many to be a starter alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Grimes gave a glimpse of what to expect from him this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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