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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9
Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season
Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 9
Los Angeles Lakers Expand Front Office With New Assistant GM Under Rob Pelinka
As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate a change of ownership, they remain committed to building the best possible environment for success. While things are a bit murky at the highest level, GM Rob Pelinka’s authority remains unquestioned, and his front office staff just got bigger ahead of a pivotal season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 9
Sandro Mamukelashvili Shares Promising Sign From Luka Doncic’s Lakers Minicamp
The new-look Los Angeles Lakers were able to get some much-needed time together this summer, with superstar guard Luka Doncic hosting a minicamp in his home country of Slovenia.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 9
Lakers Make Significant Front-Office Hire Amid Ownership Uncertainty
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to undergo drastic changes, from a roster overhaul to front-office moves under longtime general manager Rob Pelinka. Although
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 / September 9
Charles Barkley thinks Lakers may be as good as Luka Doncic’s 2024 Mavericks
Charles Barkley likes what the Lakers have put around Luka Doncic. Maybe more than most. Appearing on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Barkley suggested the new-look Lakers could be every bit as good as the Mavericks team Doncic carried to the 2024 NBA Finals.
Pau Gasol News / Lakers Nation / September 9
Pau Gasol Reacts To Phil Jackson Statue Announcement
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that the franchise will be unveiling a statue in honor of legendary head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Charles Barkley News / Lakers Nation / September 9
Charles Barkley Believes Lakers Roster Can Be As Good As 2024 Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back into championship contention and have built a roster around superstar Luka Doncic that they believe gets them closer to that goal.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 9
Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense 
The Los Angeles Lakers are not lacking for offensive firepower throughout their perimeter rotation. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are among the NBA’s foremost backcourts overall, especially offensively.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9
Lakers Reportedly Still Looking To Trade Dalton Knecht & Jarred Vanderbilt To Upgrade Roster
With training camp just weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, one more than the maximum 15 allowed. This means the team will have to either cut or trade someone before the start of the regular season with Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt seeming to be the most likely candidates.
Kobe Bryant News / Kicks on SI / September 9
First Look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial'
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant left his mark on basketball and the footwear industry through his historic NBA career, but the Black Mamba was also a huge soccer fan.
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 / September 9
5 NBA Coaches Who Deserve A Statue After The Lakers Honor Phil Jackson
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially decided that Phil Jackson‘s place in franchise history deserves its respect. The Lakers announced that Jackson will receive a bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena, with the unveiling scheduled for April 9, 2027.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 9
2027 vs. 2026 Lakers Starting 5: Which Lineup Is Better?
Last season was still this weird mix of Luka Doncic becoming the franchise guy while LeBron James was right there, being a huge piece at 41 for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 9
Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 9
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 / 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.
Danny Green News / Yardbarker / September 7
Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue
The Los Angeles Lakers probably went through the most drastic roster facelift in the league this offseason.
Collin Sexton News / Hoops Rumors / September 5
‘Opportunity To Win’ Attracted Collin Sexton To Lakers
The Lakers made a series of moves to rework their roster in early July, including the addition of Collin Sexton in free agency. In an interview with ESPN LA (Twitter video link), Sexton explains why he chose to come to Los Angeles.
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