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Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Shaquille O’Neal Takes Shot At Former Lakers Center Deandre Ayton
Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9
Zach Lowe Says Lakers Are ‘Trapped’ After Overpaying For Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers went all-out for Walker Kessler this offseason, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says they are now trapped. Lowe named Kessler as one of the 10 players facing the most pressure next season on The Zach Lowe Show, and explained the predicament the Lakers now find themselves in.
Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9
NBA 2K27 Reveals Where Lakers’ Walker Kessler Ranks Among Elite Shot-Blockers
Ahead of the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, the popular video game franchise, which has spanned over two decades, has been dropping breadcrumbs about
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Ziaire Williams Excited To Reunite With High School Teammate Bronny James
Ziaire Williams was a buy-low signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he possesses the capabilities to be a talented 3-and-D player. And there is no better way to showcase his skills than back home in California.
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.
Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / August 9
Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves
What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?
Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers
Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Luka Doncic Among Top 10 Ball-Handlers In NBA 2K27
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 9
Lakers Risk Losing Austin Reaves After Signing Luka Doncic’s Preferred Star, Predicts Analyst
Luka Doncic told the front office of his ‘desire’ to have Austin Reaves as his backcourt partner. The Los Angeles Lakers offered the four-year $185 million extension, and now the new era begins.
LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / August 9
Shaquille O’Neal Warns Lakers Could Miss LeBron James More Than They Realize
The Lakers spent eight seasons building around LeBron James. Now they have to find out what the roster looks like without him. After the departure, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the move.
Matisse Thybulle News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9
Lakers’ Matisse Thybulle Lands in Elite Company in NBA 2K27 Reveal
The anticipation continues to build for the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, after so much movement around the league, with plenty of star players changing teams, which will drastically shape what the latest version of the game will look like ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8
Zach Lowe reveals how Walker Kessler could ‘trap’ Lakers into Austin Reaves trade
Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Ziaire Williams Speaks On What Lakers Fans Can Expect Next Season In Reunion With Bronny James
It was a transformative summer in Los Angeles. When NBA legend LeBron James opted to join the 76ers, the Lakers responded with a flurry of moves that have completely shifted the rotation.
Channing Frye News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Channing Frye Explains Why Lakers Are Not A Championship Team After 2026 Offseason Moves
Most experts would agree that the Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty solid offseason. While they lost LeBron James and Marcus Smart (along with other notable rotation players), they made up for it with the signings of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Kevon Looney (among others).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Luka Doncic Gets Ranked As 9th-Greatest International Player Of All Time
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is already one of the greatest international players of all time, and he landed in the top 10 in HoopsHype’s recently published rankings.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Input On LeBron James & Lakers Parting Ways
The Los Angeles Lakers were perhaps the busiest team in the NBA this offseason, completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic with a number of new players and many from last season’s team moving on to new squads.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Collin Sexton Excited To Reunite With Walker Kessler On Lakers
A signing that went under the radar for the Los Angeles Lakers was guard Collin Sexton, who figures to give them a much-needed scoring punch off the bench.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Patrick Beverley Calls Luka Doncic ‘Hardest’ Player To Guard In Career
Luka Doncic is entering his second full campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and first with a brand new team built entirely around him. There are contrasting opinions about what this Lakers team can accomplish, but it only is relevant if Doncic continues to be an MVP-caliber talent like he has been for his entire career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 8
Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade
Thompson still has one year left in the three-year, $50 million pact he signed to join the Mavericks.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Walker Kessler Ranks Ninth In Shot Blocking In NBA 2K27
One of the main reasons the Los Angeles Lakers executed a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler was for him to be the anchor of their defense. Kessler has been one of the best rim protectors since he entered the NBA and the Lakers are banking on that to continue with the purple and gold.
Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / August 8
Tony Allen Believes Kobe Bryant Is Best Scorer Ever
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and all-time defender Tony Allen are forever linked. Allen was a member of the Boston Celtics team that faced Bryant in the NBA Finals twice in three years, then went on to amass six All-NBA Defense selections in seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut
A former first-round draft pick may be living on borrowed time in Los Angeles. Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is in danger of being cut by the team, veteran NBA writer Jovan Buha reported this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7
Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option
They might be forced to pivot.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question
Luka Doncic does not need to prove he can carry the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds last season handled that rather convincingly.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick
The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.
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