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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch
The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15. You can probably see where this is headed. Los Angeles has explored
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 30
JJ Redick Delivers Encouraging Lakers Health Update After First Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially started their training camp, with all the faces finally getting a chance to work together on the basketball floor ahead of the NBA preseason, which gets underway for the team on Oct.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 30
Lakers reportedly explored a surprising trade this summer
The Los Angeles Lakers made a ton of moves this offseason, with the biggest one being the acquisition of Walker Kessler in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz.
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.
Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30
Jake LaRavia had a summer of reflection after struggles last season 
The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly
Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn’t need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there. Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic during the Lakers’ first training camp practice, providing an early glimpse at a combination Los Angeles hopes will become considerably more familiar this season, according to Lakers Nation.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30
ClutchPoints insider suggests Bulls center as intriguing Lakers 2-for-1 trade target
The Los Angeles Lakers recently held their media day as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Lakers have several new faces in the mix, including newly acquired center Walker Kessler, whom the team signed and traded for from the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Walker Kessler: Lakers Can Be ‘Nasty’ Team Defensively
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to play a game with their new-look roster, leaving speculation and prior performance as the only way to evaluate the team.
Quentin Grimes News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30
Quentin Grimes is focused on getting back to his defensive roots
Years ago, when Quentin Grimes was a member of the New York Knicks, he broke into their rotation — and subsequently, their starting lineup — by being a physical on-ball defender who glued himself to offensive stars and effectively fought over screens.
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.
Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30
Lakers turned down chance for Buddy Hield trade before recent moves
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on an opportunity to acquire veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield before the guard changed teams multiple times this offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Luka Doncic ‘Sad’ To See LeBron James Leave Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have many new faces surrounding Luka Doncic on this season’s roster. But in order to make room for all those new players, the Lakers had to say goodbye to most of their major contributors from last season’s second-round team.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Habit / September 30
Dalton Knecht is officially running out of time as Lakers' training camp battle looms
The Los Angeles Lakers' training camp hasn't even begun, but they already have a roster battle brewing. The Lakers have 16 players under contract but just 15 roster spots.
Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: Ziaire Williams Looking Forward To Contributing To A Winning Team
One of the more intriguing players the Los Angeles Lakers added this summer was wing Ziaire Williams. The five-year veteran fits the bill as the type of 3-and-D wing the Lakers covet around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he still has plenty of room to grow at just 25 years old.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Assistant Coach Bob Beyer Retiring; Greg St. Jean Moving To Front Of Bench
The roster was not the only part of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise seeing some major changes in the offseason. Of course, there is going to be a change in ownership, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buying the team.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 30
'RIP': Jeanie Buss Pens Emotional Message Mourning Dennis Haskins’ Death
Pop culture just lost the most unforgettable principal in television history. Legendary actor Dennis Haskins passed away on September 27, 2026, in Burbank, California.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Lakers Insider Shares Vital Takeaways From Day 1 Of Training Camp
After an offseason marked by significant changes, the Los Angeles Lakers finally saw their new-look roster in action. With the training camp underway, the Purple and Gold begin the process of building chemistry ahead of the new campaign.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / September 30
JJ Redick Shares His Three Goals For Lakers’ Training Camp
The Los Angeles Lakers began training camp before the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday, and head coach JJ Redick liked what he saw from his players on day one.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Everything Luka Doncic Said After The First Day Of Lakers’ Training Camp
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ offseason was marked by a commitment to retooling around the pair of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. While fans of the Purple and Gold have only received glimpses of this new roster and how it fits alongside the team’s core players, the beginning of training camp marks the start of the Lakers’ chemistry-building process.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 30
‘We have a lot…’ New Los Angeles Lakers star makes ‘nasty defensive team’ claim
The Los Angeles Lakers added Walker Kessler to be the defensive anchor. The big man thinks this team has what it takes to truly be tough to score against.
Walker Kessler News / EssentiallySports / September 30
'We’re Going to Be Nasty': Walker Kessler Sounds Off Major Warning to NBA Teams Amid Scrutiny Over Defense
The Lakers have an offense built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, which is enough to generate headlines. But their defense remains the biggest unknown surrounding a team with championship ambitions.
J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / September 30
JJ Redick Breaks Silence After Longtime NBA Coach Leaves Lakers Assistant Job
The Los Angeles Lakers will be down one more veteran going into this season. Head coach JJ Redick spoke with media members following Tuesday’s training camp practice to address a notable departure on his bench.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 29
Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right
The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract.
Quentin Grimes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29
Quentin Grimes eagerly anticipating ‘great’ responsibility with Lakers
LOS ANGELES – During a preseason press conference last week, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would be three of the five starters on opening night when they face off against the Golden State Warriors.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29
Lakers' Bronny James faces unforgiving spotlight with LeBron safety net gone
LeBron James departing the Los Angeles Lakers to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an interesting storyline to watch out for in L.A. – his son, Bronny, navigating life in the league without his father.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 29
Luka Doncic Makes Strong Claim About Lakers’ New-Look Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially back to work, with the team going through media day on Monday and getting training camp started on Tuesday, kicking off what will be known as the Luka Doncic era of the storied NBA franchise.
J.R. Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Former Los Angeles Lakers Champion Has Been Arrested
For Los Angeles Lakers fans, J.R. Smith is still the sharpshooter who arrived late in the 2019-20 season and helped close out a title in the Orlando bubble.
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