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Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Lakers Terminate Contract of 6-Foot-8 Forward Before Season
The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Jahmir Young to an Exhibit 10 contract Wednesday and waived forward Cole Swider in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Young, who played for the Miami Heat last season, will work with coach JJ Redick’s staff as the Lakers prepare for their final preseason game Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers Sign G League Standout Amid Roster Shakeup
The Los Angeles Lakers are working toward getting their roster down to the maximum of 15 players before the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Oct.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 14
Who will be the Lakers’ fifth starter this season? 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Austin Reaves Has Intriguing Response to Wearing Kobe 5 Protros
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves is the undisputed No. 2 option for the team heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Reaves has improved every season, and if that trend continues, this upcoming season could be his best yet.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 14
Bronny James should go to G League in wake of JJ Reddick comments
When your father is considered to be one of, if not the greatest player in NBA history, expectations can be hard to live up to.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers Trade Rumors Heat Up Ahead of Regular-Season Opener
After playing their fourth game of the NBA preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have only one exhibition game left: a matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Fri.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 14
Lakers Reportedly Still Exploring Consolidation Trades
It has been a summer of change for the Los Angeles Lakers, and they apparently are still putting the finishing touches on their new-look roster. The Lakers
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 14
JJ Redick Assesses Bronny James’ Play This Preseason
Coming into the preseason, one of the names who would be most closely watched on the Los Angeles Lakers was Bronny James. Not only is this his first season
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / October 14
Los Angeles Lakers 2026-27 NBA Season Preview
The sun has risen on another day, and with every sleep, we become one step closer to the 2026-27 NBA season. Everyone is excited to see their favorite players return to the floor, and few are more amped than the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / October 14
Sandro Mamukelashvili Has Close Relationship With Hip-Hop Icon Flavor Flav
No matter where the Los Angeles Lakers play, there always seems to be some celebrities in the building and in the team’s preseason game in Las Vegas against the Golden State Warriors, hip-hop icon Flavor Flav was in attendance.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 14
JJ Redick Diagnoses Lakers’ Turnovers Issues This Preseason
There have been a lot of positives for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason, but there have been some negatives as well. Chief among them is their turnovers as the Lakers have at least 20 in all four of their preseason games and have averaged 25.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Nick Young Accuses NBA Of Burying Footage Of His Dunk On LeBron James
Former NBA champion Nick Young has accused the league of purposely hiding footage of a spectacular dunk he threw down on LeBron James during his rookie season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Walker Kessler, JJ Redick agree on the 1 word that must define season
The Los Angeles Lakers are fully into their Luka Doncic era, and newly acquired center Walter Kessler and coach JJ Redick agree on what should define the season.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 14
Austin Reaves Discusses Big Night In Lakers Preseason Loss To Warriors
After missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games, Austin Reaves had a decent debut against the Sacramento Kings as he led the team with eight assists, but shot just 2-of-7 from the field and finished with eight points.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 14
Walker Kessler Enjoyed Return To Court
Walker Kessler was the biggest acquisition for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and after missing the team’s first three preseason games, his debut for the purple and gold was very much anticipated.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Lakers’ Luka Doncic only has 2-word reaction to Los Angeles fan’s NSYNC dance
A viral fan caught the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic by dancing to a song by iconic boy band NSYNC during the team’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, And Bronny James’ Weight Changes Ahead Of 2026-27 NBA Season
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic being in the best shape he has been in for years was a big offseason talking point, but it turns out he hasn’t actually dropped much weight compared to around this time last year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
JJ Redick drops verdict on Walker Kessler’s Lakers preseason debut
The Los Angeles Lakers have been very cautious with Walker Kessler, their marquee offseason acquisition, during preseason, holding him out for their first three exhibition contests.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 13
Jarred Vanderbilt And Dalton Knecht Are On The Trade Block As Lakers Explore Potential Deals
The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling pretty good about their rotation going into the 2026-27 season. With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the way, internal confidence is high that they can contend for a top-four spot in the West.
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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