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Robert Horry: Walker Kessler Is Key To Lakers’ Success

Without a doubt the biggest addition the Los Angeles Lakers made to their roster this offseason was acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.

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Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

When Phil Jackson will become 9th Lakers legend to get statue

While many will easily associate Phil Jackson with the Chicago Bulls, and for good reason, it is impossible to forget the legacy he left with the Los Angeles Lakers as well.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Bronny James Loved Lakers’ Slovenia Trip And Hopes To Go Back

There are a lot of questions surrounding this Los Angeles Lakers roster as there are a number of new faces surrounding superstar Luka Doncic, and it is anyone’s guess as to how good this team will be.

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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.

NBA News / HITC / September 9

‘Better than people realize’ – Charles Barkley compares Luka Doncic’s 2026 LA Lakers to 2024 Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are being underestimated by the NBA world, but Charles Barkley suggests they could make it all the way to the Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Ziaire Williams Hopeful For Lakers’ Starting Role After Jonathan Kuminga Miss

Ziaire Williams is one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ new additions this summer to add depth to the wing role with players who have defensive versatility and can also be a lob threat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'Mark Your Calendars': Jeanie Buss Makes Major Phil Jackson Announcement Amid Ongoing Lakers Ownership Battle

The Star Plaza is about to have another legend monumentalized. The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that former head coach Phil Jackson will be honored with a permanent bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Lakers Receive Brutal Callout From Former NBA Champion

A former Los Angeles Lakers champion has already drawn a hard line through the franchise’s new era. Byron Scott, who won three titles with the Showtime Lakers in the 1980s and later coached the team from 2014 to 2016, said the club built around Luka Doncic is not a true title threat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Lakers Announce Phil Jackson Statue To Commemorate Iconic Championship Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich history of success that goes back many decades in NBA history. Long before the days of Luka Doncic, the Purple and Gold have been synonymous with winning, standing as one of two teams with over 10 titles.

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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.

Ziaire Williams News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 8

Exclusive: Ziaire Williams Talks Lakers Role, Slovenia Minicamp and Annual Basketball Camp

After spending the last two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, veteran forward Ziaire Williams is coming home to play for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, signing a one-year deal with the team to join forces with Luka Doncic and company.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / September 8

Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson

The Los Angeles Lakers will add to their collection of statues outside their downtown arena, with former head coach Phil Jackson getting the bronze treatment on April 9 of next year.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Lakers to honor Phil Jackson with statue outside Crypto.com Arena

Phil Jackson already has 11 NBA championship rings. Now he’s getting a statue, too. The Lakers announced Tuesday that Jackson will be honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, with the unveiling scheduled for April 9, 2027, before Los Angeles hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 8

Phil Jackson Set to Join Exclusive Group of Lakers Legends

The Los Angeles Lakers have had many legendary players and coaches come through the organization over the franchise’s storied history, and some of those legends have been honored with statues outside of Crypto.com Arena in Star Plaza.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / September 8

Lakers Announce Official Decision On Phil Jackson Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that former head coach Phil Jackson will be honored during the 2026-27 season. Jackson had a 610-292 record with five championships during his 11 seasons with the Lakers, cementing his status as the most accomplished coach of his generation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 8

Lakers To Unveil Phil Jackson Statue On April 9

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a statue for legendary head coach Phil Jackson, that will be unveiled on April 9, 2027 outside of the Crypto.com Arena ahead of their contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 8

Luka Doncic Picks His Best On-Court Attribute

From the moment he stepped on to an NBA court, Luka Doncic has established himself as one of the best players the game has to offer. In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic put forth one of the best years of his career, leading the NBA in scoring and being named to his sixth All-NBA First Team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Predicting The Lakers’ Starters’ Stat Lines For The 2026-27 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped starting lineup, with LeBron James gone and Luka Doncic now clearly at the franchise’s center. Los Angeles paid a significant price to acquire Walker Kessler, extended Austin Reaves, and added Quentin Grimes as part of a massive overhaul.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / September 8

Watch: Jarred Vanderbilt Releases Footage From Slovenia Trip

There haven’t been a ton of details to come out from the Los Angeles Lakers’ team bonding trip to Slovenia hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Some basic activities that the team took part in are known, but other than that things have been kept pretty quiet as the team has looked to grow closer and build chemistry ahead of the upcoming season.

Luka Doncic News / Stadium Rant / September 8

Luka Doncic’s Lakers Have A Proven Path To NBA Greatness

Luka Doncic has reached the stage of his career where individual production is no longer enough to define his legacy. The Los Angeles Lakers have given Doncic the biggest platform of his career, along with championship expectations that will determine how his prime is ultimately remembered.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty

The Lakers’ ownership drama isn’t happening entirely above the players’ heads. At least not according to Danny Green. Green, the former Lakers guard who now works as an analyst for Spectrum SportsNet, believes players notice when there is uncertainty surrounding the people running the franchise.