One of the biggest bombshells of this NBA offseason came right before free agency got underway, with future Hall of Famer LeBron James letting it be known that he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons with the storied franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have one last roster puzzle to solve before training camp opens, and it could cost a young wing his job. The team currently lists 16 players under contract, leaving it one short of what it views as a full complement.
Collin Sexton was a surprise signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, as there was no prior reported interest from the team. However, it appeared that general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to invest in bench scoring and frankly is not a bad decision after the second unit struggled greatly the last two seasons.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the departure of LeBron James in free agency, as well as a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a new era, and they’re doing it about as aggressively as it can be done, moving on from LeBron James and completely overhauling the roster around stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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.
When evaluating what the Los Angeles Lakers did this offseason, no one truly knows how these new pieces will come together. However, the foundation is set with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their backcourt and Walker Kessler manning the middle.
Jeanie Buss is fighting in court to remain governor of the Lakers. She may not have many alternatives. Buss is trying to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise to the group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa Doncic, is seemingly taking a patient approach to the Los Angeles Lakers‘ busy offseason. As he made it clear, he is not yet fully convinced that Rob Pelinka has built the right team around his son.
Bronny James has faced intense scrutiny over his place and role on the new Lakers squad. Yet, one of his teammates sees a different side of his game. The competition within this team extends beyond the hardwood.
Kevon Looney is one of numerous new additions to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and he brings veteran, championship experience. Along with backing up Walker Kessler, the UCLA product should offer his teammates insight into what it takes to be a winning player.
Matt Barnes seems to have made a blunt and very funny reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers‘ new reworked roster, calling it probably the whitest Lakers team in a while, but also making clear he likes the foundation that is built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a major decision to make before the 2026-27 season begins. After missing out on Jonathan Kuminga, the team remains in the market for a forward who can strengthen its starting lineup.
Collin Sexton has bounced around the NBA lately. He’s hoping the Lakers become something more permanent. Sexton signed a two-year, $19 million contract with Los Angeles this summer after finishing last season with the Bulls.
Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are known for the friendship they have built since Doncic was traded to the team in February 2025. The latest video posted to the Lakers’ social media showcases a fun dynamic between the two and their synergy on the court.
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.
Critics are still split on how the Lakers stack up against the rest of the Western Conference. With the Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves widely viewed as the favorites, there’s a growing sentiment that the Lakers still need a few more moves before they can truly compete for the title.
While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James. The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency decision.
When LeBron James opted to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, all eyes shifted to Luka Doncic as the main star for the Los Angeles Lakers.
A large part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster during the 2026-27 season will be comprised of new faces. There are only a handful of returning players with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being chief among them.
Former NBA guard Danny Green proved to be an X-factor for some pretty good teams during his 15-year NBA career, and he has now identified three players who could be that for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dirk Nowitzki believes Luka Doncic is in for another incredible year. The Lakers star has the legendary big man’s backing as he enters his first full season as the face of the franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team. The franchise rebuilt their roster around Doncic in the offseason, letting several long-term Lakers walk in the process, to move the team over to Doncic’s leadership.
The Buss family’s fight over its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers will have to wait a little longer. A court hearing stemming from Jeanie Buss’ attempt to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise has been postponed from Nov.
Bronny James already has an idea of what his responsibilities could look like when he shares the floor with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The young Lakers guard has spent the summer working on becoming a more versatile offensive player, with the ability to contribute whether he has the ball in his hands or is operating away from it.