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Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / September 4
Tim Thomas Recalls Kobe Bryant Taking Care Of Him During California Wildfire Incident
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was the top player in his high school class back in 1996. Another one of the top players in that class that Bryant was very close with was Tim Thomas, who would go on to have a 13-year NBA career himself.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 4
Bronny James Gives Clear Picture of His Role Alongside Luka Doncic Days After Reports of Defying JJ Redick
In the past two seasons, Bronny James’ role with the Los Angeles Lakers has been under constant scrutiny. Although his stats improved last season, they were insignificant in the bigger picture.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James not liking him has nothing to do with Bronny
Stephen A. Smith has cleared the air on his long-standing tension with LeBron James. LeBron made it clear that family is off-limits. Stephen A. Smith took aim at Bronny’s spot on the Lakers, calling out the obvious nepotism and saying the kid belonged in the G League.
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.
What Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki thinks of Luka Doncic’s new hairstyle
Luka Doncic is sporting a new look ahead of his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have gone above and beyond to surround Luka Doncic with quality players this offseason.
Walker Kessler News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4
Walker Kessler headlines 3 Lakers NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season
NBA 2K27’s global release means that there is only a little over a month to go before the 2026-27 NBA regular season begins. The latest installment of
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 4
Bob Iger’s Role In Lakers’ $12.5 Billion Sale Was ‘Exaggerated’, Josh Kushner To Take Over As Governor
Less than a month after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreed to purchase Mark Walter’s 64% stake in the Lakers at a whopping $12.5 billion valuation, the internal politics seem to have already begun.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4
Derek Fisher not fearing Lakers meltdown after LeBron James exit
LeBron James has left a big void on the Los Angeles Lakers after parting ways with the team and taking his talents back to the Eastern Conference to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 4
Lakers Ownership Takes Surprising Twist With Bob Iger and Josh Kushner Amid Jeanie Buss Drama
The twist comes less than a year after Mark Walter took control of the Los Angeles Lakers. Walter purchased a majority stake in the franchise for a reported $10 billion in October 2025.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / September 4
Lakers’ JJ Redick Opens Up On His Basketball Journey: ‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’
The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, JJ Redick, recently appeared at the Summit Sportsplex in Roanoke County, Virginia. He addressed over 500 local kids in his return to Star City after 13 years.
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.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 3
Walker Kessler Throws Out First Pitch For Lakers Night At Dodger Stadium
Every season, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers with ‘Lakers Night’ that involves an awesome giveaway for fans in attendance and some players coming in to throw out the first pitch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3
Lakers star Luka Doncic’s new look blows away Dirk Nowitzki
Luka Doncic is entering the 2026-27 season looking like a new man, and one of the people who noticed is the man he has long been compared to. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, Doncic’s mentor and former teammate, could not hide his approval when asked about the Los Angeles Lakers star’s fresh appearance during a recent interview.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 3
New Details On Jarred Vanderbilt’s Future As Lakers Pursue Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers experienced a major roster overhaul this summer, replacing LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart (among others) with Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Kevon Looney, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Report: Bob Iger could have a smaller role with the Lakers than expected
Bob Iger might end up being a second banana of sorts with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Disney CEO Iger is not expected to serve as the new governor of the Lakers, Charles Gasparino of The California Post reported on Thursday.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3
Lakers’ JJ Redick Gets Honest About His Remarkable Basketball Journey
Before taking the job as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick had no coaching experience at any level, raising questions about whether the storied NBA franchise had made a big mistake by hiring one of the most prestigious coaches in professional sports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 3
Josh Kushner Expected To Be Lakers’ Controlling Shareholder With Bob Iger As Minority Owner
Ever since news came out that Mark Walter had agreed to sell his controlling shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, there were questions about who would run the team moving forward.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3
Lance Stephenson Puts Lakers’ Luka Doncic in Rare Company With Bold Claim
Over the course of his eight years in the NBA, superstar guard Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers has made quite an impression around the league as an elite scorer and passer, putting him in the NBA MVP conversation every year.
LeBron James News / HITC / September 3
Ex-Lakers star drops brutal truth on why LA won’t miss LeBron James
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Derek Fisher has dropped a bombshell about why the team won’t miss LeBron James that much, with the franchise still possessing plenty of star power.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / August 24
Lakers failed to fix glaring flaw keeping them from title contention
No team in the NBA went through a more drastic roster facelift this offseason than the Los Angeles Lakers.
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