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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 12
Austin Reaves Hints at Intriguing Possibility for Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili
The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the team’s new-look roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to host Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct.
Elgin Baylor News / Stadium Rant / October 12
Elgin Baylor’s NBA Legacy: 71 Points, A Finals Record And More
Elgin Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds during his NBA career, transforming expectations for a 6-foot-5 forward. The Los Angeles Lakers legend developed a distinctive scoring style built on midair adjustments, double-clutch finishes, and creative bank shots.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Quentin Grimes News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Quentin Grimes Reveals How He Celebrated Signing With Lakers
When it comes to their free agency signings, the biggest contract given out by the Los Angeles Lakers went to guard Quentin Grimes who signed a four-year, $60 million deal after spending the last couple years with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 12
JJ Redick Has Yet To Finalize Lakers’ Starting Lineup
One of the big stories going into training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers was which two players would be round out the team’s starting lineup on Opening Night.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Austin Reaves Coy About Potential New Shoe Deal
Back in 2023, as he was first beginning to come into his own as a core player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves signed his first signature shoe deal with Chinese brand Rigorer.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Olden Polynice Calls Luka Doncic A Great Offensive Player But A ‘High School’ Defender
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been criticized for his defense for much of his career, and former NBA player Olden Polynice still doesn’t see any improvement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 12
Maybe Bob Iger and Josh Kushner didn’t overpay for the Lakers after all? 
In June 2025, the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter at a valuation of roughly $10 billion. Less than one year after he was officially confirmed by the NBA’s board of governors, Walter sold his share of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 billion valuation.
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.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Walker Kessler Returns To Full Practice; Eager To Make Lakers Preseason Debut
Walker Kessler was the big acquisition of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, but fans have yet to see him in action this preseason. Kessler injured his right pinky finger after jamming it on the backboard on a block attempt in practice.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers
Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade and giving the 7-foot-2 center a four-year deal worth nearly $130 million.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Austin Reaves Details How Relationship With Luka Doncic Grew So Strong
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward after LeBron James departure. It’s been a natural progression for Reaves to get to this point, while Doncic was surprisingly traded to the team in 2024.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Austin Reaves Says Sandro Mamukelashvili Has The Basketball IQ Of A Point Guard
The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like an interesting team this preseason. With a 2-1 record thus far, there have been many things to like about the Purple and Gold.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 11
JJ Redick Addresses Lakers’ ‘Disjointed’ Starting Lineup Dilemma Amid Injury Issues
The Lakers are set to face the Warriors twice in the next three games, once in the preseason and again on the regular-season opener in less than two weeks.
Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Walker Kessler Opens Up On ‘Frustrating’ Finger Injury And Defensive Role In Lakers’ Rotation
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an interesting run through preseason thus far. With a 2-1 record following their 114-110 win over the Sacramento Kings, the Purple and Gold seem to be in a good place.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Why Luka Doncic makes Kevon Looney feel like Lakers can beat anyone
Veteran center Kevon Looney didn’t hold back in explaining what Luka Doncic does for the Los Angeles Lakers, even in the preseason. Without LeBron James, Doncic’s determined to have a bounce-back season in 2026-27.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 10
Warriors signing Brandin Podziemski to massive contract extension
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski.
Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / October 10
Lakers face instant reality check on expensive Walker Kessler gamble
The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes this season, but with the Western Conference packing an even stronger collective punch now, there is not a path to success for the franchise if its key players are not fully healthy.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 9
JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team
JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together.
Jeanie Buss News / Yardbarker / October 7
Buss siblings push back on Jeanie Buss as Lakers sale nears NBA vote
Five of Jerry Buss' six children filed their formal opposition in court on Wednesday to Jeanie Buss' petition to stop the sale of the family trust's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
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