Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arthur Kaluma News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 3

Is there a pathway to minutes for Chris Mañon, Arthur Kaluma this season?

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.

Collin Sexton News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Collin Sexton Could Solve Lakers’ Backup Point Guard Needs, Claims NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in the league early in the offseason. To address the departure of several key players, the Purple and Gold made significant moves to upgrade their roster.

Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 3

Ziaire Williams Thought Lakers Were ‘Best Fit’ In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have a brand new roster, with almost no major rotation players left from the team that got to the second round last season. This team is built entirely around the strengths of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and one of the players best suited to help those two is Ziaire Williams.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 3

Channing Frye Believes Luka Doncic Must Change Style Of Play To Win Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers are now firmly Luka Doncic’s team as he is the face of the franchise and the roster was rebuilt around him this offseason. Of course, the ultimate goal is always to compete for and win championships and the question now is whether Doncic can lead a team to that.

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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.

Kobe Bryant News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Kobe Bryant’s Former Agent Reveals How Nets Almost Stole Lakers Legend Before Draft-Day Twist Changed NBA History

Rob Pelinka is the name that comes to mind when you think of the late, great Kobe Bryant’s agent, but it was Arn Tellem who represented the icon at the start of his NBA career.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Former Lakers Champion Seems Off On Their Title Hopes This Season Despite Major Luka Doncic Praise

Former NBA veteran Trevor Ariza, who won a championship with the Lakers in 2009, recently spoke to Ryan Ward of Sports Illustrated. He said he isn’t optimistic about the Lakers’ championship chances this season, despite major praise for their leader, Luka Doncic.

Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Dwight Powell Revealed As 'Significant Option' For Lakers As Final Offseason Addition

Following his first mini-camp with his new Lakers teammates, star point guard Luka Doncic is feeling good about the future. While there is still a lot of work ahead for his team, the vibes are overall positive heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 2

The Lakers’ front office appears to be stuck in limbo amid ownership change

Ideally, you don’t want an ownership change to come right in the middle of a restructuring of a front office and franchise philosophy. It tends to cause some issues.

Trevor Ariza News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Exclusive: Trevor Ariza on Luka's Lakers, LeBron's legacy, Kobe and Turks and Caicos

One-time NBA champion Trevor Ariza is not yet convinced the Los Angeles Lakers have assembled a championship-caliber roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / September 2

Arn Tellem Recalls How He Orchestrated Getting Kobe Bryant To Lakers In 1996 NBA Draft

The late, great Kobe Bryant is, in the eyes of many, the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all-time and one of the greatest basketball players period.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 2

Lance Stephenson Names Luka Doncic As One Of Five Best Point Guards Ever

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is functionally the team’s starting point guard. Defensively, of course, he is more of a forward, but he is the Lakers’ offensive engine and gets the title of point guard for that reason.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Derek Fisher Believes Lakers Won’t Fall Off Without LeBron James

Derek Fisher does not think the Los Angeles Lakers have to experience the type of dramatic decline that has historically followed LeBron James‘ departure, largely because Luka Doncic is already in his place with the franchise.

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Byron Scott News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Byron Scott On Why Lakers Fans Never Embraced LeBron: 'One Championship In 8 Or 9 Years Is Not Good Enough'

Byron Scott thinks LeBron James was never fully accepted or embraced by Los Angeles Lakers fans due to the franchise’s attachment to Kobe Bryant and the championship expectations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 2

Lakers Star Adds 30 Pounds for JJ Redick’s New Plan in Luka Doncic Era

There are always questions about what the Los Angeles Lakers are doing. Despite the roster overhaul, several lineup conundrums still loom over head coach JJ Redick ahead of training camp.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / September 2

The Lakers may have finally found the right trade partner for former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht

There have been plenty of rumblings this offseason that former Tennessee Volunteers basketball star Dalton Knecht could be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 1

Bronny James Reportedly Defying JJ Redick’s Guidance as Lakers Star Gets Ultimatum

For one night in October 2024, Bronny James did not have to worry about finding his place in the Lakers’ rotation. He only had to look to his right. There stood LeBron James.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 1

Jonathan Kuminga just handed the Lakers an uncomfortable reality check

Jonathan Kuminga spurning the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the more interesting developments in the offseason.

'Complete malpractice': Analyst rips into Jonathan Kuminga's agent

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Ziaire Williams News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Ziaire Williams says Lakers want him to be ‘main defender’

Ziaire Williams is coming home, but the Lakers aren’t bringing him home just for the story. Williams, who grew up in Lancaster, Calif., told Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group that his early conversations with coach JJ Redick and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka have focused heavily on defense.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Lakers could sign Luka Doncic’s longtime former teammate

The Los Angeles Lakers could be bringing another one of Luka Doncic’s old Dallas buddies. Veteran NBA big man Dwight Powell may potentially be an option for the Lakers in free agency, Khobi Price of The California Post reported on Monday.

Kyle Kuzma News / Yardbarker / August 27

Lakers could reunite with polarizing player after failed Jonathan Kuminga pursuit

After months of speculation and back-and-forth, the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga. Could they pivot to a familiar face?

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

Details emerge on the offer Jonathan Kuminga turned down from Lakers

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Klay Thompson News / Yardbarker / August 27

Klay Thompson's father explains why he snubbed the Lakers

Following a disappointing tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson signed a two-year deal to join the Miami Heat.

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Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

Draymond Green thinks Klay Thompson wanted to leave Warriors years before he did

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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