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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 12
Jaden Hardy Reveals Luka Doncic Helped Him Pick His Lakers Number: 'Didn’t Know What to Pick'
Jaden Hardy wasted no time reconnecting with his former Dallas teammate. “I reached out to him and told him how excited I was to be back with him,” Hardy said.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 11
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Lands on Surprising Side of James Harden Debate
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is coming off his first full season with the storied NBA franchise, where he showed just how dominant he can be as arguably the league’s best scorer.
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 / Hoops Wire / August 11
NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better. Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure, adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton while making it clear that everything now revolves around Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Watch: LeBron James Jokes About Bronny Being Former Teammate
LeBron James’ eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end, but not due to retirement. The 41-year-old star has moved on to the Philadelphia 76ers to team up with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, leaving behind Luka Doncic, and more notably, his son Bronny James.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Report: Lakers to host Suns on Nov. 15
Another piece of the NBA schedule has apparently slipped out ahead of Thursday’s full release. The Lakers will host the Suns on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, who reported the matchup Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 11
Are the Lakers already being overlooked for next season? 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Cameron Carr Learned From VJ Edgecombe While At Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr has a lot of potential that the franchise is hoping to develop. One thing that has stood out about Carr so far is his attitude and work ethic as he has spoken regularly about his desire to improve all facets of his game and willingness to do whatever is needed for the team to be successful.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 11
Lakers Fans Will Immediately Circle These Two Games on the 2026-27 NBA Schedule
After an offseason filled with moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s a lot of anticipation for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, with a new-look roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to get the post-LeBron James era underway.
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.
LeBron James News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 11
Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day
The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Christmas Day schedule against a new opponent, but a familiar face. LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles will highlight the special day of games as Los Angeles will host the 76ers in the middle of the five-game slate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Ben Simmons has one strong tie to Lakers
The Lakers want another two-way forward, and Simmons has the size to help them in that regard.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Lakers Hosting Warriors To Open Up 2026-27 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers will host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Oct. 21 — the second night of the NBA season — as part of the league’s Opening Week primetime slate.
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Collin Sexton Reveals Reason Behind Selecting No. 10 As Lakers Jersey Number
Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it.
Rui Hachimura News / EssentiallySports / August 11
'You Could See Other Guys Being Frustrated': Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Replacement Has Major Defensive Problems, Says NBA Analyst
The Lakers may have found themselves with a problem they didn’t expect when they replaced Rui Hachimura. Sandro Mamukelashvili, a 6’9 forward, brings a different skill set to LA, but that difference could become difficult to hide when the game turns physical.
Malika Andrews News / Fadeaway World / August 11
Malika Andrews Says Lakers Are In Danger Of Falling Into The NBA Play-In
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with almost a brand-new roster, and ESPN’s Malika Andrews thinks they’ll take a step back from last season.
When NBA legend Don Nelson wore Luka Doncic’s shoes to protest Nico Harrison’s shocking trade
Don Nelson cemented his legendary status among Dallas Mavericks fans when he called out the franchise and GM Nico Harrison for trading Luka Doncic. It’s easy to forget, given how long it has been, but Doncic being traded from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers is still the craziest trade in NBA history.
Malika Andrews News / HITC / August 11
‘Maybe in danger’ – Malika Andrews makes bold playoff prediction about Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are dividing opinions across the NBA world ahead of the 2026-27 season. ESPN’s Malika Andrews, for one, is not a believer. The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive roster overhaul last season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 10
Luka Doncic’s Lakers Minicamp Already Has Austin Reaves Talking Trash
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a long way to go before the team goes through Media Day at the end of next month, but in the meantime, superstar guard Luka Doncic is getting his teammates together for a four-day minicamp in his home country of Slovenia.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors
The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.
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 / Yardbarker / August 9
Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves
What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?
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.
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.
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