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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 18
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Should Be 5th Starter?
With the start of training camp just around the corner, there is one major question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and that is who will be their fifth starter.
Luol Deng News / Lakers Nation / September 18
Luol Deng Regrets Signing With Lakers In 2016
Back in 2016 following the retirement of Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers gave huge contracts to veterans Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov in order to try and remain competitive.
Anton Watson News / Fadeaway World / September 18
Who Is Lakers’ New Signing Anton Watson? Strengths, Weaknesses, And What He Brings To The Team
The last few days have seen a flurry of free agent activity around the league as teams prepare to fill out their training camp rosters. While the New York Knicks have been the most prominent figure during this period, the Los Angeles Lakers appear to have joined the fray.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 18
Lakers Get $22 Million Lifeline to Target Major Star Without Putting Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves at Risk
The Los Angeles Lakers were aggressive in the offseason, building around Luka Doncic. The pursuit of Walker Kessler meant the front office now has limited room to maneuver through trades.
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.
Anton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Lakers sign Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 contract
The Lakers are bringing Anton Watson back for another look. Los Angeles signed the free agent forward to an Exhibit 10 contract, Dan Woike of The Athletic reported.
Anton Watson News / Lakers Nation / September 17
Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forward Anton Watson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but it presumably is an Exhibit 10 contract.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 17
Lakers’ New-Look Roster Draws Harsh Assessment From Michael Porter Jr.
After eight seasons with future Hall of Famer LeBron James leading the way for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has pivoted to building around superstar guard Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future, heading in a different direction.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 17
Byron Scott Shares Sad Lakers Reality as Major Anthony Davis Proposal Emerges
The Los Angeles Lakers have made major changes around Luka Dončić, but one question still hangs over the roster: do they have enough defensive strength to make a deep playoff run?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 17
Breaking Down Options Lakers Could Cut To Get Roster To 15 Players
The NBA allows for 15 players under fully guaranteed contracts at the start of each season, along with three two-way contracts. The Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, which is allowed for the time being, but will need to be trimmed down before Opening Night on Oct.
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.
Collin Sexton News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 17
Can Collin Sexton prove to be more than a luxury for the Lakers? 
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17
NBA Insider Believes Jeanie Buss Is Likely To Lose Legal Battle With Siblings Over Lakers Sale
NBA insider and attorney Nate Duncan says Jeanie Buss faces a massive uphill legal battle in her attempt to prevent her siblings from selling the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17
Lakers Insider Reveals Leading Candidate For Fifth Starting Spot
The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in the NBA this summer. To compensate for the departure of many key players, the Purple and Gold underwent a significant retooling, culminating in the addition of several talented assets.
Caitlin Clark stars alongside Josh Allen and Luka Doncic in new Gatorade commercial
Caitlin Clark’s off-court empire continues to grow, serving as a primary focal point in Gatorade’s newest national campaign. On paper, Caitlin Clark’s base WNBA salary is just over $500,000 this season.
Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 17
Ziaire Williams Takes Pride In Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers knew that point-of-attack defense has been a weakness of the team for several years, and it would need to be addressed as they revamped the roster this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Habit / September 17
The Lakers' revamped roster has one obvious outcome
The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason with a lot of cap space and for the first time, they were able to build a team around Luka Doncic. This
Michael Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 17
Michael Porter Jr. gives blunt assessment of Lakers
The Lakers retooled this season. At least one competitor isn't particularly impressed with what they've built.
Kobe Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Matt Barnes opens up about viral flinch moment with Kobe Bryant
March 7, 2010, will be a memorable date for former NBA player Matt Barnes. That was the day when Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant didn’t flinch when Barnes faked throwing the ball at his face in a video that will be viral for a long time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 16
‘Got to pull a rabbit out of a hat’: Lakers handed brutal warning from NBA champion days before training camp begins
The Los Angeles Lakers have been handed a blunt warning ahead of the new NBA season, with former champion Iman Shumpert predicting the team could find itself in the play-in tournament.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 15
NBA insider’s ‘don’t expect anything’ answer to potential Los Angeles Lakers trades
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a lot of moves this offseason, and there’s an update on potential future deals. The LA Lakers and LeBron James parted ways this offseason, and it has now officially become Luka Doncic’s team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / September 14
Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Shares Exciting Career News
Shaquille O’Neal is adding another chapter to a post-playing career that already includes television, business deals, music and a long list of endorsements.
Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / September 12
Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price in order to get their hands on Walker Kessler this offseason.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 12
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season
The Los Angeles Lakers already parted ways with the majority of their roster from last season, and now even more cuts could be coming. The Lakers are looking to trade two players on their roster before opening night, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9
Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season
Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.
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