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J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 9
JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team
JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 9
Austin Reaves ‘Excited’ With What Lakers Have But Emphasizes Need To Continue Building Chemistry
Austin Reaves got his first preseason action on Thursday night in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Sacramento Kings. It wasn’t a particularly great game for Reaves, as he finished with eight points, eight assists and five rebounds on 2-of-7 from the field in 25 minutes of action.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 9
5 Biggest Concerns For The Lakers After 3 Preseason Games
Three preseason games are already in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the results have been pretty mixed despite their 2-1 record. They beat the Kings twice but suffered an ugly 124-98 loss to the Warriors, although Luka Doncic has looked excellent so far, scoring 44 points in just 41 minutes across two appearances.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 9
JJ Redick Likes Where Lakers Are At But Hoping For One Fully Healthy Preseason Game
The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 2-1 in preseason action on Thursday night with a win over the Sacramento Kings. A dominant second quarter all but secured the win — despite a late comeback effort from the Kings — with head coach JJ Redick deploying something close to a real nine-man rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9
Jeanie Buss is doing what’s best for her, not the Lakers 
“Our focus has always been what we believe is the best for the Lakers…” That line came from a joint statement the Buss siblings released in August, as it became clear a battle was coming over the fate of the trust’s share in the Lakers.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Nick Young Ranks Michael Jordan 3rd On His GOAT List Behind LeBron James And Kobe Bryant
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is still generally regarded as the greatest player of all time, but former NBA guard Nick Young has him down at third. Young appeared on the latest episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast, where host Shannon Sharpe asked him who is the greatest ever between Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Lakers Media Member Exposes Major Downgrade in Treatment After Preseason Debut
What are the perks of covering one of the most storied franchises in NBA history? Free parking… occasionally… when the stars align. Lauren Jones, the dedicated LakeShow insider behind LoJo Media, initially flexed arena upgrades for Los Angeles Lakers media members pulling up at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 9
Luka Doncic Admits To Having Fingerprints On Lakers’ Roster Building This Summer
This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office completely remade the roster with a lot of players in last season’s rotation no longer around and replaced with a ton of new faces.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 9
Austin Reaves Discusses Luka Doncic, Ankle Injury, Defense, And New Teammates
The Los Angeles Lakers notched an impressive performance on Thursday night, securing a 114-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings and improving to a 2-1 record.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9
‘I’m a basketball player’: Sandro Mamukelashvili’s connectivity continues to lift Lakers
LOS ANGELES — After popping out to the 3-point line following a ballscreen, Sandro Mamukelashvili caught the ball at the top of the key. As Kings center Maxime Raynaud ran to close out, the 6-foot-10 Mamukelashvili dribbled to the right, then put the ball between his legs before making a step back 3-pointer.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 9
5 Key Takeaways As Lakers Come Up Clutch In 114-110 Victory Against Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers found a way to get it done in the end, holding off the Sacramento Kings for a hard-fought 114-110 victory. It wasn’t the cleanest performance from either side, but Los Angeles made enough plays down the stretch to escape with the win.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 9
3 Takeaways From Lakers’ Second Preseason Win Over the Kings
After getting crushed by the Golden State Warriors with a shorthanded roster earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves returning to the floor to take on the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9
Luka Dončić, Sandro Mamukelashvili shine as Lakers down Kings
With Austin Reaves back in the lineup, the Lakers picked up their second win over the Kings this preseason, winning 114-110 on Thursday. LA built up a big lead with the starters and regular rotation members on the floor, then saw it dwindle away in garbage time to make the score look much closer than the game ever was.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 9
Lakers Beat Kings In First Preseason Game At Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers played their third of five preseason games on Thursday night, turning on the lights at Crypto.com Arena for the first time since last year’s playoffs to host the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Lakers’ JJ Redick eases concerns about Walker Kessler’s preseason finger injury
On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their third preseason game — with Austin Reaves making his debut for the team in exhibition season. One notable absence from the Lakers lineup is Walker Kessler, their big-money signing this offseason, as he remained on the sidelines with a finger injury.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Why JJ Redick has complete belief Lakers will deliver in 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season with a retooled roster, and coach JJ Redick will have to navigate the personalities and egos of his new players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 8
Robert Horry Believes Writing Is on the Wall for 2 Lakers Players
The Los Angeles Lakers have a few more games to play in the NBA preseason before the team must decide which players will be among the final 15 to make the roster by the deadline for the season-opening matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 8
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries Could Seriously Affect Their Season
Just before their game against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team would be without two of their starters, plus a couple of bench guys.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Luka Doncic makes confession about his late-season injury
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is pointing the finger at himself over the injury that severely limited him in the NBA Playoffs. Doncic tried to absolve coach JJ Redick of blame for the hamstring injury he suffered during a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in an April 2 regular season game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 8
Two Lakers players could be heading for the exit after Robert Horry warning
Two Los Angeles Lakers players could be heading towards the exit after seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry identified Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt as the players most likely to be moved before the regular season.
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.
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.
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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