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Exclusive: Lakers Legend Norm Nixon Opens Up on Luka, Showtime and Reach for the Stars Event

For Los Angeles Lakers legend Norm Nixon, Reach for the Stars: The Art of Basketball’s Golden Era was much more than a collection of photographs. The former Lakers star found himself transported back to epic championship runs and unforgettable moments from an era that helped transform the NBA, particularly in Los Angeles, where Dr.

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ESPN NBA Rank: Walker Kessler Comes In At No. 73

The biggest move of the summer for the Los Angeles Lakers was trading two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps for restricted free agent Walker Kessler.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 22

Lakers Announce Release Of Official Franchise History Book With TASCHEN

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that, in collaboration with book publisher TASCHEN, they are releasing “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history book of the franchise.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

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NBA News / HITC / September 22

Five players LeBron James has been accused of harming the growth of, ft Kevin Love and more

The age-old debate of “LeBron James harmed the development of this player” is back, and regardless of whether it holds weight or not, it has happened a fair few times.

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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 / Lakers Nation / September 21

Lakers Unveil 2020 NBA Championship Replica Ring Giveaway For Jan. 24 Vs. Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled the 2020 NBA Championship replica ring that they will give away to fans on Jan. 24 when they host the Washington Wizards:

Kurt Rambis News / Lakers Nation / September 21

Lakers Unveil Bobbleheads For Kurt Rambis, Norm Nixon & Paul Westhead

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a first look at three bobbleheads for franchise legends Norm Nixon, Kurt Rambis and Paul Westhead, which will be given out to fans at three separate games this upcoming season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 21

Lisa Leslie Grateful For Statue Alongside Lakers Legends

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same

Deandre Ayton News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 21

Lakers were ‘surprised’ to get draft capital back for Deandre Ayton this offseason

In early July, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to deal Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and a pair of second-round picks (2031 and 2032) shortly after Ayton exercised his 2026-27, $8.1 million player option.

Byron Scott News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Byron Scott: Lakers Had Most Overrated Offseason Of All NBA Teams

The Los Angeles Lakers made several major changes this summer as they transitioned from the LeBron James era to building completely around Luka Doncic, but franchise legend Byron Scott isn’t buying the hype surrounding their offseason.

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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.

Bob Iger News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 21

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner expect to triple Lakers’ evaluation over next decade

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner look to have big plans for the Lakers as an investment opportunity, but what does that mean for the fans? In August, Bob Iger

Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Lakers Insider Predicts Walker Kessler Will Make All-Defensive First Team

Walker Kessler has never made an All-NBA or All-Defensive team through his first four seasons, but Lakers insider Jovan Buha thinks that could change dramatically during the 2026-27 NBA season.

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Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Luka Doncic’s sweet message to daughters as he departs Slovenia for US, Lakers training camp

The Los Angeles Lakers will kick off their training camp one week from now, on September 29, meaning Luka Doncic will have to be in LA after spending the summer with his daughters in Slovenia.

Quentin Grimes News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 21

Can Quentin Grimes solidify himself as a core piece of the future?

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Kwame Brown calls out former Lakers’ LeBron James ‘machine’ that gives off ‘toxic waste’ and ‘destroys careers’

Former Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Kwame Brown is calling out future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James. Following James’ free-agent decision to leave the Lakers, Brown claims LeBron destroyed former teammates’ careers throughout his eight seasons in Los Angeles.

Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / September 21

Collin Sexton Pleased With Shooting Improvement Since Entering NBA

When he first entered the NBA in 2018, new Los Angeles Lakers point guard Collin Sexton was known for his athleticism and ability to attack the paint, along with his fierceness and tenacity on the court.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 22

Austin Reaves: No one can replicate Luka Doncic’s pace & style of play

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most unique players the NBA has ever seen. His combination of scoring ability, passing and vision along with elite basketball IQ make him basically unstoppable, despite not possessing elite athleticism.