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Luka Doncic Shares Vlog From Lakers’ Slovenia Trip

Earlier this offseason, Luka Doncic hosted his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his home country of Slovenia for a minicamp. With some many new players on the roster, it was an opportunity for the team to get to know each other and build some chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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JJ Redick says Adou Thiero has had ‘unbelievable’ two months of development this summer

Although the Los Angeles Lakers signed a slew of wings this summer — Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle — to pair with incumbents such as Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, it doesn’t feel like most of the minutes are spoken for yet.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 25

JJ Redick Had Jokes When Discussing Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new team after an offseason overhaul. Their goal from the offseason was clear: build a younger, deeper team that matches the skillsets of their star duo in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Lakers’ Pelinka Talks LeBron, Offseason, Kessler, Ownership, More

Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of training camp, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka expressed “gratitude” for the eight years that LeBron James spent with the franchise and said he was happy the star forward and the organization parted on good terms this offseason, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 25

ESPN NBA Rank: Luka Doncic Lands At No. 4

Luka Doncic enjoyed one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year, winning his second career scoring title and being named to the All-NBA First Team for the sixth time in his career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

What Lakers’ Rob Pelinka said about LeBron James’ exit to start season intro presser

It sounds terribly worn out, but it truly feels like a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers. When a player as celebrated and decorated as LeBron James leaves a team, it really feels like a closed chapter that will never be replicated.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rob Pelinka On Luka Doncic: 'World’s Greatest Offensive Player'

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka held a start-of-season press conference along with head coach JJ Redick on Thursday, where he spoke glowingly of Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 25

JJ Redick Is Clearly Excited About Lakers’ Addition Of Walker Kessler

The big move for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was bringing in Walker Kessler to be their long-term answer at the center position. It came at a steep cost as the Lakers gave up two first-round picks and two swaps to complete a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz and then signed the 25-year-old to a four-year, $130 million contract.

J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick used Thursday’s season kickoff news conference to settle part of the starting-lineup debate and swat away a summer of jokes about the roster’s makeup.

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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 / EssentiallySports / September 25

Rob Pelinka Responds to Marcus Smart’s Lakers Callout as Reason for Roster Shakeup Emerges

Luka Doncic wanted Marcus Smart in Los Angeles badly enough to call him himself. What followed was a much bigger role than anyone expected. With Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James spending stretches on the sidelines, the former Defensive Player of the Year suddenly became a key piece of the Lakers’ rotation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Lakers close LeBron chapter, embrace Luka-centered reset

The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster. Lakers president Rob Pelinka addressed both developments Thursday, expressing gratitude for James’ eight seasons in Los Angeles while declaring the organization’s offseason overhaul a success.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rob Pelinka Addresses High Expectations For Austin Reaves After $180 Million Lakers Extension

The Lakers’ president of basketball operations and general manager, Rob Pelinka, spoke to Spectrum Sportsnet following the press conference ahead of the team’s media day.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 25

5 biggest takeaways from Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick Media Day presser

The long offseason finally ended on Thursday, with President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick sitting down for their annual presser days before the team’s own Media Day.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rob Pelinka Says Lakers Are Not Concerned About Walker Kessler’s Health, Despite Missing 77 Games Last Season

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of money to spend this summer in NBA free agency, but most of it was gone within the first few days. Shortly after LeBron James announced his departure, the Lakers announced their sign-and-trade deal for Walker Kessler, worth a whopping $129.5 million.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 25

Rob Pelinka says ‘extraordinary talent’ Cameron Carr is already striking up Luka Doncic connection

Rob Pelinka has given Los Angeles Lakers fans another reason to be excited about rookie Cameron Carr after revealing the 24th overall pick has already started building a connection with Luka Doncic.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 24

JJ Redick promises not to have a starting five of white players

A couple of trends emerged in the Lakers’ offseason. They focused on getting younger and added more athleticism to the lineup. They also got more white.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

JJ Redick gushes over Walker Kessler‘s ‘perfect fit’ with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – For the past couple of seasons, it’s seemed like the biggest need for the Los Angeles Lakers has been a consistent starting-caliber center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Lakers rumors: What’s deal with training camp roster crunch? ClutchPoints insider breaks it down

The Los Angeles Lakers could face a significant roster decision involving Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy during training camp, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / September 24

Luka Dončić Embraces Leadership Role With Lakers Bonding Trip

Moves were made all around the NBA this summer, and the Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of it all. This free agency cycle saw General Manager Rob Pelinka sign Ziarie Williams, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / September 24

Los Angeles Lakers Suffer Tragic Loss — Icon Dies Ahead Of 2026-27 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers will be navigating the 2026-2027 season without LeBron James. Now, they’ll navigate it without their beloved long-time public address announcer, too. Lawrence Tanter recently passed away at the age of 76.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / September 24

Beloved Los Angeles Lakers Announcer Dead at 76

The Los Angeles Lakers sadly announced that public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away. He was 76 years old. Tanter became the public-address announcer for the Lakers during the “Showtime” days in the 1980s.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luka Doncic highlights a clear obsession as a Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025 just for the sake of stunning the basketball world. They did so with the goal of winning an NBA title, which the Slovenian superstar has yet to deliver to Tinseltown. Still, Doncic fully understands the mission that he seems obsessed with.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable update emerges about Lakers announcer Stu Lantz

Stu Lantz is taking a step back with his broadcasting duties. Spectrum SportsNet, television network of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced on Wednesday that the legendary color commentator Lantz will only be working home games for the team in the 2026-27 NBA season.