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Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 30
Former Lakers Champion Believes Walker Kessler Brings One Crucial Element to LA
Heading into the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had two major priorities: re-signing Austin Reaves to a long-term contract and bringing in an upgrade at center who would be a good fit to play alongside superstar Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 30
Lakers Hit With Brutal Prediction After Roster Overhaul
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone drastic changes since the team was swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs, with the roster overhauled and intentionally built around superstar Luka Doncic.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / August 30
'Pretty Scary': ESPN Insiders Give Chilling Luka Doncic Verdict After Noticing His Physical Transformation
Luka Doncic was already enough of a problem for the NBA. But after what he showed in Slovenia this month, ESPN’s Insiders believes there could be another problem for the rest of the league.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Jaden Hardy News / Lakers Nation / August 30
Jaden Hardy On What Lakers Fans Can Expect From Him This Season
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade, they projected to have a solid big-man tandem with Deandre Ayton as the backup.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 30
ESPN Projects Lakers As Team Most Likely To Disappoint In 2026-27
There are plenty of opinions as to how the new-look Los Angeles Lakers will perform this season. They replaced six key rotation players from last season
Jonathan Kuminga News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29
Lakers could pivot to NBA champion after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga
The Los Angeles Lakers were among those who lost the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, but they can still make some noise in the offseason. They might also be eyeing an NBA champion to add to the mix as they prepare for their first season in the post-LeBron James era.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 29
Lakers Newcomer Sandro Mamukelashvili Turns Heads With Dominant FIBA Showing
Amid the flurry of moves the Los Angeles Lakers made during this NBA offseason, one was signing former Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year deal, bolstering the frontcourt with a big man who can stretch the floor.
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.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / August 29
Kevin Love Tied To Lakers As Potential Alternative To Jonathan Kuminga
The NBA free agent market looks very different from what it did at the start of this summer. With all of the best names off the board, we can expect minimum deals for any further signings going forward.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 29
Lakers Could Reunite With Ex-Champion After Missing Out on Jonathan Kuminga: NBA Analyst
The Los Angeles Lakers face an immediate roster crunch ahead of the 2026–27 NBA season, currently carrying 16 players under contract with only 15 open roster spots available.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 29
Horace Grant Likes Walker Kessler Addition For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster from last season to this one, and by far the biggest move in doing that was landing Walker Kessler in free agency.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / August 29
Sandro Mamukelashvili Leads George To FIBA World Cup Qualifying Win Over Montenegro
FIBA World Cup qualifiers are taking place this summer and even though Luka Doncic decided not to suit up for Slovenia, the Los Angeles Lakers are still well-represented as the newly-acquired Sandro Mamukelashvili is playing for Georgia.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 29
Channing Frye Believes Luka Doncic Will Never Win A Title With His Playstyle
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has yet to win an NBA championship, and former NBA player Channing Frye believes he never will if he doesn’t change.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 29
Kevin Durant Loves To See Young Americans Emulating Luka Doncic
While there are a lot of amazing players in the NBA today, there are only a handful of true superstars that truly appeal to fans across the world and there is no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is among them.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 29
Trevor Ariza: Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony & Kevin Durant Were Toughest Players To Guard
The Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to employ some of the greatest players in NBA history, including franchise legend Kobe Bryant who led the organization to five championships during his illustrious 20-year career.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 29
ESPN Projects Luka Doncic To Win Scoring Title & Finish Third In MVP Voting
We are currently in the part of the NBA offseason where player movement has — mostly — ground to a halt. With that, it’s a perfect opportunity for people to project out what they believe will happen this upcoming season, and no team has generated more takes than Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA 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?
NBA 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Lakers champion put on blast for offering ‘exposure’ in exchange for free birthday cake
A Vancouver bakery has called out former Los Angeles Lakers icon Metta Sandiford-Artest for what the store believes is an “outrageous” offer. Fanny Lam, who owns Oh Sweet Day!
NBA 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.
Jeanie Buss News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Jeanie Buss takes siblings to court over Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss is doing whatever it takes to prevent the Buss siblings from selling their remaining share in the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26
Insider hints at favorite in Jonathan Kuminga pursuit
Is one team emerging as a favorite to land Kuminga?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 25
Adam Silver could potentially step into Lakers’ Buss family dispute
The Lakers’ ownership drama may soon require a little help from the commissioner. NBA commissioner Adam Silver could become involved in the increasingly messy dispute between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the Buss family’s remaining ownership stake in the franchise, according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24
Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' Bronny James to NBA contender — and it's not the 76ers
The former USC player is still under J.J. Redick's guidance, but, as a fringe rotation player, he might also be used as a trade chip to round up the roster.
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