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JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Becomes ‘Showman’ When He Gets Into Flow State

Luka Doncic had easily his best performance of the early season in leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback win over the Utah Jazz. Doncic scored 52 points to go along with eight rebounds and 10 assists in a Lakers victory after trailing by 18 points at the end of the first quarter.

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Lakers’ Collin Sexton Makes Feelings Clear About New Bench Role

The Los Angeles Lakers had quite the NBA offseason. Los Angeles made sweeping roster changes, bringing in nine new players and overhauling more than half the team.

Walker Kessler News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 27

How Walker Kessler is anchoring the Lakers defense

It took overcoming an 18-point deficit, but the Lakers remained 3-0 with Sunday’s road win over the Utah Jazz, led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combining for 81 points.

Pete Nance News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 27

Lakers were interested in Pete Nance as two-way signing after release from Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers have opened the 2026-27 NBA season with Arthur Kaluma, Chris Mañon and AK Okereke occupying their trio of two-way contract spots.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Lakers Name Just Ingredients Official Electrolyte Partner

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they are collaborating with health and wellness brand Just Ingredients to become the official Electrolyte Partner of the franchise.

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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.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 27

Is Jarred Vanderbilt a solution at backup center for the Lakers?

The Lakers’ unbeaten start has been exciting, but there are still worrying signs that have emerged, perhaps none more so than the team’s lack of depth at center.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 27

Lakers’ New Owners Will Keep Jeanie Buss As Governor, But Only Under One Condition

Jeanie Buss could remain the Los Angeles Lakers‘ governor under new incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but her future would largely depend on whether she can maintain the ownership position necessary to hold that role.

Jeanie Buss Was Reportedly ‘Stunned’ By Mark Walter Selling Lakers

Less than one year ago today, on Oct. 30, 2025, Mark Walter finalized his deal to become the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. He bought the majority share from Jeanie Buss and her siblings, ushering in a new era of Lakers basketball.

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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 27

JJ Redick: Lakers Respond To Level Of ‘Insanity’ Collin Sexton Brings To Court

Perhaps the unsung hero of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132-123 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz was guard Collin Sexton. The 13 points Sexton provided off the bench were important, but even more important was the energy and intensity he brought from the moment he stepped out on the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 27

James Worthy Picks Key X-Factors For The Lakers In 2026-27

Much of the talk when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers is unsurprisingly about Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler are the Lakers’ three best players, but they do ultimately need plenty of support from the role players.

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Luka Doncic Admits He’s Still Finding Rhythm After Playing Less Basketball In Offseason

It is fair to say that the first two games of the regular season for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic were not quite up to his standard. Despite getting wins, Doncic shot below 40% in both and totaled 17 turnovers, including a career-high 11 in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Austin Reaves Loves That This Lakers Team Has No Egos

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 with their win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Luka Doncic and his virtuoso 52-point performance will get the majority of the attention, and rightfully so, but Austin Reaves continued his excellent start to the season and the Lakers got big contributions from others as well.

Cameron Carr News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

Lakers Make Roster Decision on Rookie Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their fourth game of the young 2026-27 NBA season. The Lakers, who are 3-0 so far, will look to improve to 4-0 when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 27

25-Year-Old Lakers Star Fined as NBA Intensifies Rule That Takes a Hit on Multiple Players

The league just showed it’s heard the fans. Los Angeles Lakers wing Ziaire Williams has been hit with a fine as part of the NBA’s strict enforcement policy regarding in-game player decorum for the 2026–27 regular season.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / October 26

Luka Doncic, unbeaten Lakers host improved Trail Blazers

Luka Doncic has wasted little time establishing himself as the undisputed leader of the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James' offseason departure. Doncic is fresh off his 10th career regular-season 50-point outing as the undefeated Lakers prepare to host the improved Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 26

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nets, Cavs, James Harden

The Lakers are winning, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are rolling, and the injury report hasn’t changed much. They’ll gladly take two of those three. Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr remain out for Tuesday’s home game against the Trail Blazers, per Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

Lakers Receive Latest Injury News as Team Looks to Remain Undefeated

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2026-27 NBA season with a perfect 3-0 record, getting the best of Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz in consecutive games.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Draymond Green doubles down on spicy Luka Doncic MVP take

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong start to their 2026-27 regular season campaign, winning all three of their contests thus far. They’ve been able to do so in large part thanks to the stellar play of superstar Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

Lakers’ JJ Redick Has Perfect Description of Luka Doncic at His Best

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic proved on Sunday why he is arguably the best player in the NBA. The 27-year-old superstar put up his best performance of the season and arguably the best of his Lakers tenure.