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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 28

The Lakers’ marquee signings are embracing the pressure of playing in LA

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise adorned in the bright lights, celebrities and stars. And with that comes pressure. Plenty of players have come and gone with expectations of making an impact and results that left them estranged from the fanbase.

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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 28

Bronny James says who his mom and sister will support when Lakers face LeBron’s 76ers

Bronny James will be in an unfamiliar position when the new NBA season begins. When LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, many expected Bronny James to follow.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 28

Lakers Media Day: Walker Kessler Envisions Catching A Lot Of Lobs From Luka Doncic

One of the main priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers front office this summer was finding a top-tier center to pair with Luka Doncic, and they believe they did that in trading for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.

Quentin Grimes News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 28

Quentin Grimes believes Lakers can shock people this season

With three starters from last year’s team now gone — LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura — the Los Angeles Lakers have dramatically overhauled their roster, led by a lively series of transactions during free agency.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 28

Lakers Media Day: Austin Reaves Focused On Getting Body Ready For This Season

Now armed with a new four-year contract, Austin Reaves is locked in with the Los Angeles Lakers for the foreseeable future. And there will be even more pressure on him as the clear second option alongside his backcourt partner, superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 28

Luka Doncic Comfortable Taking Over Leadership Role With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a new era this season as LeBron James is no longer with the organization. There’s some continuity with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but the roster otherwise features a bevy of newcomers who are expected to contribute.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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NBA News / Lindy's Sports / September 28

What Klay Thompson Taught Naji Marshall and Max Christie

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson agreed to a contract buyout last month, which allowed him to later Thompson sign with the Miami Heat. “Klay is one

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 28

Lakers Officially Announce Training Camp Roster Ahead of Media Day

The NBA offseason is officially over, with teams around the league, including the Los Angeles Lakers, getting media underway on Monday, followed by the start of training camp and the NBA preseason.

Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Jazz President Explains Why They Traded Walker Kessler To Lakers

The Utah Jazz had turned down trade offers for Walker Kessler for years, but finally chose to part ways with the talented big man this summer. The Jazz sent Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade, and their president of basketball operations, Austin Ainge, was asked about that decision in a recent interview.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Building The Perfect 2-For-1 Trade For The Lakers After Rob Pelinka’s Latest Comments

Rob Pelinka recently gave a pretty interesting hint about what the Los Angeles Lakers could still do before the 2026-27 season starts. With 16 guaranteed

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 28

Rob Pelinka Confident In Walker Kessler’s Health & Lakers’ Center Depth

Although the Los Angeles Lakers made numerous moves this offseason, areas of concern remain for general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office. One spot, in particular, is the backup center position, as Kevon Looney remains the sole true center behind Walker Kessler.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Austin Reaves’ Four-Word Message To LeBron James After Golf Game Goes Viral

LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons this summer, and reactions to his departure were mixed. While some Lakers fans were seemingly happy to see LeBron go, we know Austin Reaves wasn’t.

Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Walker Kessler’s Threat To Jazz Before Lakers Trade Revealed

Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren were the two notable centers hitting restricted free agency this summer, and while the latter’s future remains up in the air, the former’s was resolved in a flash.

NBA News / HITC / September 28

What Draymond Green truly thinks of JJ Redick apparently throwing LeBron James under the bus

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick’s comments about the roster seemed like a dig at LeBron James. Draymond Green gives his verdict. LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t unexpected, but it did come as a blow to some fans.

Rob Pelinka News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 28

Rob Pelinka says Lakers have added over 15 people to front office, plan to hire more scouts

While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 27

Draymond Green Says Luka Doncic Didn’t Allow LeBron James To Be His Best With Lakers

The 2026 offseason marked the end of some exciting superstar duos in the NBA. While the split in the Celtics‘ Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown tandem garnered considerable attention, the end of the Lakers’ LeBron James–Luka Doncic partnership was also noteworthy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 27

Breaking down the battle for two Lakers starting spots

During the Lakers’ annual season-opening press conference, head coach JJ Redick seemed to upend offseason expectations by announcing that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler were his only guaranteed starters.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 26

Rob Pelinka Sees Something Different in Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr

One of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA offseason was to get younger, and they accomplished that across the board by adding several young players to a revamped squad around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 26

Jazz's Austin Ainge: Lakers' offer changed mind on Walker Kessler

The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler.

Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers' starting five won't be 'all white guys'

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25

Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster

Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.

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JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick used Thursday’s season kickoff news conference to settle part of the starting-lineup debate and swat away a summer of jokes about the roster’s makeup.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luka Doncic highlights a clear obsession as a Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025 just for the sake of stunning the basketball world. They did so with the goal of winning an NBA title, which the Slovenian superstar has yet to deliver to Tinseltown. Still, Doncic fully understands the mission that he seems obsessed with.