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Marcus Smart: Lakers’ Offer In Free Agency Was ‘Disrespectful’

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2026-27 season with essentially a brand new roster as key pieces from last season like LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard are all gone.

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3 Burning Questions Lakers Must Address in Training Camp

The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the team getting things underway this week, starting with a press conference for head coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka on Thursday.

Marcus Smart News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Marcus Smart Calls Out The Lakers For ‘Disrespectful’ Contract Offer

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of big decisions to make this summer. With the franchise in full pivot to the Luka Doncic–Austin Reaves era, they had to cut ties with some of their own, leading to massive roster changes.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 23

Can Austin Reaves be who the Lakers think he is?

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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 23

Norm Nixon Sends Strong Message to Luka Doncic as Lakers Enter New Era

As the post-LeBron James era gets underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, the torch has been passed, with the storied franchise going all in on building around Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

Luka Doncic’s stern vow will have Lakers fans fired up

The Los Angeles Lakers recently announced a new book detailing the franchise’s history from the Minneapolis days to the present, complete with essays penned by various influential figures, including players and coaches, throughout the team’s illustrious history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable update emerges about Lakers announcer Stu Lantz

Stu Lantz is taking a step back with his broadcasting duties. Spectrum SportsNet, television network of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced on Wednesday that the legendary color commentator Lantz will only be working home games for the team in the 2026-27 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 23

Spectrum SportsNet Announces Changes & Additions To Lakers Broadcast Team For 2026-27 Season

Spectrum SportsNet has been the home of Los Angeles Lakers television coverage since its launch in 2012. With the 2026-27 season just around the corner, the network announced its broadcast and programming schedule, which included some changes and additions.

Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / September 23

Watch: Cameron Carr Throws Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have always been closely linked as the two longest tenured L.A. sports franchises. Every season, the Dodgers hold a Lakers Night with a member of the team throwing out the first pitch and rookie Cameron Carr was originally scheduled to do so alongside new big man Walker Kessler.

Julius Randle News / Yardbarker / September 23

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Now that he's a seasoned veteran and All-Star-caliber power forward, the Lakers might want to welcome him back with open arms.

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

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.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 23

Alperen Şengün feels the Rockets beat the Lakers in ‘every stat’ in the playoffs

In perhaps the most injury-riddled playoff matchup of the season last spring, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the Houston Rockets in six games. Luka Dončić, Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams did not log a single minute.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 23

Here’s a look at the Lakers’ roster heading into the 2026-27 preseason

This summer, the Lakers were expected to make roster changes, but few expected the overhaul that followed. Austin Reaves was the only free agent the Lakers re-signed, instead opting to completely remake the roster around Luka Dončić.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 23

ESPN NBA Rank: Austin Reaves Lands At No. 37

The Los Angeles Lakers showed their faith in Austin Reaves as a legitimate No. 2 option this offseason by giving him a four-year, $185 million deal in free agency.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

The Lakers brought in a slew of players who can definitely snatch the role LaRavia had last season.

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / September 22

Lakers Reportedly Viewed Getting Draft Capital Back For Deandre Ayton As ‘Pleasant Surprise’

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason, turning over nearly their entire roster that reached the second round of the playoffs last season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 22

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.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 22

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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers 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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 22

Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader

The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 20

NBA Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Cavs, front office, Heat

The Lakers appear to have four starters set: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. The fifth spot is considerably less obvious.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Lakers’ JJ Redick Urged Not to Repeat Rui Hachimura Mistake With Sandro Mamukelashvili

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter a pivotal 2026–27 campaign centered entirely around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the post-LeBron James era presents a brand new challenge for JJ Redick.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Jazz hand out massive $157.5 million extension to key player

The Utah Jazz had some money to spend after All-Star center Walker Kessler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, the Jazz agreed to a massive deal with guard Keyonte George, giving him a five-year extension worth $157.5 million.