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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Lakers’ JJ Redick eases concerns about Walker Kessler’s preseason finger injury
On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their third preseason game — with Austin Reaves making his debut for the team in exhibition season. One notable absence from the Lakers lineup is Walker Kessler, their big-money signing this offseason, as he remained on the sidelines with a finger injury.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Why JJ Redick has complete belief Lakers will deliver in 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season with a retooled roster, and coach JJ Redick will have to navigate the personalities and egos of his new players.
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 8
Austin Reaves to make preseason debut against Kings 
After sitting out the first two exhibition contests, Austin Reaves will make his preseason debut against the Kings on Thursday. Head coach JJ Redick announced pregame that Reaves would return to the court, his first appearance since signing his big deal to return to the Lakers this summer.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 8
Robert Horry Believes Writing Is on the Wall for 2 Lakers Players
The Los Angeles Lakers have a few more games to play in the NBA preseason before the team must decide which players will be among the final 15 to make the roster by the deadline for the season-opening matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 8
The Lakers are already showing their new defensive identity
Two preseason games produced two very different outcomes for the Lakers. LA routed the Sacramento Kings on the first night of a back-to-back, with superstar Luka Dončić playing just one half.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 8
JJ Redick Sends Clear Message About Adou Thiero’s Lakers Future
Heading into training camp, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made it clear that a lot would be determined in terms of what he does with the new-look roster in the weeks leading up to the team’s regular-season opener on Oct.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 8
Jeanie Buss Had Agreement With Mark Walter To Remain Lakers’ Alternate Governor Beyond Original Five-Year Period
When the Buss family agreed to sell their majority shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss came to an agreement with Walter to remain the Lakers’ governor for at least a five-year period, allowing for her to continue operating in the role she had been.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 8
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries Could Seriously Affect Their Season
Just before their game against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team would be without two of their starters, plus a couple of bench guys.
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 8
Luka Doncic Appreciates LeBron James Letting Him Be Himself
From the moment the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, there were questions about how he and LeBron James would work together. Both are outstanding talents with incredible basketball IQs who are used to operating with the ball in their hands as the primary creator.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Luka Doncic makes confession about his late-season injury
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is pointing the finger at himself over the injury that severely limited him in the NBA Playoffs. Doncic tried to absolve coach JJ Redick of blame for the hamstring injury he suffered during a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in an April 2 regular season game.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Luka Doncic on NBA Europe: ‘There should be one league’
Luka Doncic knows European basketball about as well as any NBA superstar. And when it comes to the league’s plans for NBA Europe, the Lakers star sees one fairly obvious problem.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 8
How will the NBA’s new focus on push-offs impact the Lakers?
This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
JJ Redick clarifies bold ‘fit’ comment that seemed like shot at LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at some of their new players this week amid back-to-back preseason games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, their first post-LeBron James roster.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 8
Luka Doncic Doesn’t Feel Added Pressure As Face Of Lakers Franchise
This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was all about Luka Doncic. Many are marking this as the start of a new era for the franchise as the front office remade the roster around him, bringing in what they believe are the types of players that best fit around him.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Austin Reaves Wants Fans To Trash Talk Luka Doncic To Unlock Another Level Of His Game
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has come up with an unusual idea to bring out the best in superstar teammate Luka Doncic. Having witnessed how the Slovenian guard responds to criticism and trash talk, Reaves jokingly admitted that he has considered paying fans to provoke Doncic during games.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 8
JJ Redick Doubles Down On Lakers Being Championship Contenders
JJ Redick appears to have no shortage of belief in the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. He made early comments about the roster being the best-fitting group in his three years at the helm of the franchise, and said that he sees the purple and gold developing into championship contenders this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 8
Two Lakers players could be heading for the exit after Robert Horry warning
Two Los Angeles Lakers players could be heading towards the exit after seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry identified Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt as the players most likely to be moved before the regular season.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 8
Max Contract Won’t Change Austin Reaves’ Mindset
There are a lot of new faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and many players from last year’s squad who are no longer with the team. But one player who the front office made sure to retain was guard Austin Reaves, who signed a new four-year, $185 million deal to remain with the team.
Dalton Knecht News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers Future Could Be Decided By Two October Deadlines
The 2026 offseason was an exciting period for the Los Angeles Lakers. With several new additions, the Purple and Gold acquired the necessary reinforcements to build around the core of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 8
‘I’m selling it’ – Nick Young reveals how one item from Kobe Bryant’s last NBA game is his ‘401K’
Nick Young is Kobe Bryant’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, and he recently shared what item he keeps with him from the legend’s last game which is like his insurance.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Lakers’ preseason uneven but ‘encouraging,’ JJ Redick says
There’s something worth watching with the Lakers beyond whether they win or lose these preseason games. Khobi Price of the California Post points to their defensive approach and some changes in how they use Luka Doncic as encouraging early signs, even after a strong showing against the Kings gave way to a rough night against the Warriors.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Draymond Green explains why Dalton Knecht has struggled with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have to cut one player on a guaranteed deal before opening night, and all signs point to Dalton Knecht being the odd man out.
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