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Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / October 25
Ziaire Williams Happy To Take On Role Of Lakers’ Point-Of-Attack Defender
Going into the season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was their perimeter defense and who would guard the point of attack.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 25
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Reveals What Could Be Major Strength This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to return to glory after a full offseason overhaul. The team revamped in a big way, with Luka Doncic at the center of it all.
Jericho Sims News / Lakers Nation / October 25
Bucks Reportedly Wanted Two Second-Round Picks For Jericho Sims But Lakers Offered One
The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this past offseason, although they weren’t able to address all of their needs. One need that seemingly remains is the backup center position behind Walker Kessler as Kevon Looney has struggled to begin the season.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 25
Walker Kessler ‘Excited To Compete’ In First Game Against Utah Jazz
Walker Kessler is off to a terrific start with the Los Angeles Lakers and next is what figures to be a hostile environment on Sunday. The Lakers’ first road game of the season is against the Utah Jazz, who traded Kessler to the Lakers during the offseason.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / October 25
Luka Doncic’s Lakers motives questioned after brutal ‘just being lazy’ criticism
Luka Doncic has been accused of using his complaints to referees as an excuse to avoid defensive work, with NBA personality Max Kellerman suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers star is deliberately making life easier for himself.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Luka Doncic gets honest after two games with Walker Kessler
Luka Doncic is clearly having fun playing alongside the Los Angeles Lakers’ new big man, Walker Kessler. Through two games in the 2026-27 NBA season, Kessler has done nothing but show that he can deliver the goods for the Lakers, and Doncic appreciates that.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 24
JJ Redick Explains Why Walker Kessler Was Perfect Fit for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 on Friday night after defeating their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, 125-117. This is the first time the Lakers are 2-0 since the 2010-11 season under head coach Phil Jackson.
Jericho Sims News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 24
Bucks wanted two second round picks from Lakers in Jericho Sims trade 
The Lakers’ preseason roster crunch was ultimately solved by cutting Dalton Knecht, an unceremonious end to his once-promising Lakers career. It was also an anticlimactic ending to the team’s search for a solution that didn’t involve just waiving Knecht.
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 Analysis Network / October 24
LA Lakers star even more dangerous than Luka Doncic: NBA legends praise ‘video game’ talent
The Los Angeles Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team now. Unless, they are Austin Reaves’ team too. The LA Lakers came out on top against city rivals the LA Clippers, winning a close game 125-117.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Austin Reaves And Walker Kessler Praise Collin Sexton’s Energy In Lakers Debut
After missing all of preseason and the regular season opener with a right soleus strain, Collin Sexton made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in Friday night’s win over the L.A.
Walker Kessler News / Field Level Media / October 24
Lakers, Walker Kessler put undefeated start up against Jazz
Walker Kessler is thriving after two games with the Los Angeles Lakers and will get a chance to show off his form against his former team, the Utah Jazz, on Sunday at Salt Lake City.
Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Matisse Thybulle Appreciates Having Clear Role Catered To His Strengths
Matisse Thybulle entered free agency as a premier perimeter defender, and the Los Angeles Lakers saw the value he can provide. Despite offensive limitations, Thybulle fills a wing need and should have a significant role this season despite signing a minimum contract.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Rui Hachimura Appreciated Love & Enjoyed Seeing Former Lakers Teammates
Rui Hachimura made his return to Crypto.com Arena on Friday night with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the L.A. Clippers. Hachimura had a great sense of humor during his time in purple and gold, and that clearly hasn’t changed as he jokingly went to the Lakers locker room when he arrived to the arena before the game.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Luka Doncic Encouraged By Lakers Winning Despite Needing To Improve
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 this season despite stretches of subpar play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, which included Luka Doncic committing a career-worst 11 turnovers.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Walker Kessler Having ‘So Much Fun’ Dominating But Gives Credit To Lakers Teammates
Through two games, Walker Kessler has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers hoped he would be and more. He followed up his perfect debut in the season-opening win against the Golden State Warriors with another strong performance in Friday’s win against the L.A.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Jake LaRavia Expected To Make Quick Return From Sprained Right Ankle
Jake LaRavia’s Iron Man streak came to an end Friday night as he missed the game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right ankle sprain. “He wanted to play.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
'He’s Not Michael Jordan': Yaxel Lendeborg Claps Back at Luka Doncic After Courtside Audio Reveals Lakers Star Mocking His Age
Even before the draft, Yaxel Lendeborg faced doubts about his development because of his age. Now, a courtside exchange with Luka Doncic reportedly caught the Los Angeles Lakers star taking a jab at the 24-year-old.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Lakers ride 39-point 3rd quarter to surge past Clippers
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and added nine assists while Luka Doncic recorded 23 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a third-quarter surge to stay perfect through two games with a 125-117 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others
The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter.
Dalton Knecht News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23
Dalton Knecht has signed with a new team after being released by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, but the ex-Tennessee Volunteers star has now landed with a new team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Luka Doncic has a big chance to make Draymond Green eat his words on MVP race
Winning Most Valuable Player in the NBA is obviously an extremely difficult proposition. Luka Doncic is proof.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
NBA TV broadcasters may have a Warriors problem
The NBA scheduled the Golden State Warriors for 28 nationally-televised games this season. After an embarrassing performance in their season opener, that's looking like a poor decision.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Stephen Curry facing harsh reality after Lakers' blowout win over Warriors
After striking out on big-name targets in the offseason and bringing back a similar roster from last year, the Warriors seem stuck.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Dalton Knecht getting waived proves the Lakers are changing their standards
The decision to cut ties with Knecht reflects an overdue awareness on the part of the Lakers to be more careful with building the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Major Lakers problem under Rob Pelinka can't be ignored after Dalton Knecht release
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's glaring blind spot can no longer be ignored.
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