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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 14

Ziaire Williams excited to team up with Bronny James again

Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an uphill challenge. Many of them have never played together and will need to learn one another quickly to succeed on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Los Angeles Lakers’ Trade Talks Hit Major Snag

The Los Angeles Lakers have made no secret of their interest in adding Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, viewing the athletic forward as a high-upside piece who could slide into their starting lineup and help push the franchise back toward championship contention.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / August 14

Luka Doncic gets major relief as ex-fiancee’s attorney makes unexpected move

Luka Doncic has received a major break in his legal dispute with ex-fiancee Anamaria Goltes after her attorney withdrew a California child support petition.

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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?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Lakers Will Continue 'Dodgerizing' The Franchise Despite New Ownership

It’s a new era in Los Angeles, and many fans aren’t sure what to expect from the new Lakers owners. After buying the team in a record $12.5 billion sale, the long transition process can finally begin, and it will set the stage for their performance in the next few years to come.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 14

Luka Doncic Understands Value Of Lakers Brand Despite Multiple Ownership Sales

Oftentimes, when a professional sports franchise is on the path to being sold, it signals changes up and down the organization. Mark Walter made some significant changes to the front office when he purchased the Los Angeles Lakers, and now more changes could be coming with the sale of the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HerSportsNation / August 14

Stephen A. Smith predicts Rob Pelinka’s Lakers exit after $12 billion sale

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into another major transition, and this time the uncertainty extends beyond the ownership group. Following the franchise’s record-setting sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, questions are already emerging about who will remain in charge of basketball operations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 14

Bob Iger ‘Very Close’ With Adam Silver

The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines this week when it was reported that — for the second time in less than 18 months — the franchise is being sold. Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the team last year for a $10 billion valuation, and is now selling his shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 billion valuation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 14

Lakers Tied For Most National TV Games In NBA For 2026-27 Season

The NBA released the full schedule for the 2026-27 season, giving fans their first chance to project what their team’s seasons might look like. The Los Angeles Lakers, behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their star duo, were once again put into a primetime-heavy schedule.

Jaden Hardy News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Jaden Hardy Could Be Lakers’ Answer To Their Three-Point Shooting Problem

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent much of this offseason searching for another reliable shooter. But the solution to their three-point shooting issues might already be on their roster.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 14

Bob Iger: It’s ‘Premature’ To Speculate On Plans With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the relatively unprecedented position of undergoing their second ownership change in under 18 months. Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, and Josh Kushner, a venture capitalist, made a stunning agreement to purchase Mark Walter’s shares of the Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Luka Doncic’s role in the sale of the Lakers has been revealed

Luka Doncic is now the undisputed face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but even he was kept in the dark about the latest stunning development with the franchise.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

Who's the boss? Luka Doncic gets fifth owner in five years

This era of NBA basketball features plenty of player movement, with superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant changing teams multiple times over their career. Sometimes, it's the bosses who keep changing, as Luka Doncic discovered again this week.

Big update emerges on Mark Cuban’s lawsuit against Patrick Dumont

Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Lakers sale raises questions about Shohei Ohtani's future

One knock-on effect from the unexpected sale of the Los Angeles Lakers is what it could mean for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?

Freddie Freeman gets injury update after scary dugout fall

A healthy Blake Snell could be exactly what Dodgers need

Royals are taking an intriguing gamble on Tony Gonsolin

Mets insider drops big Bo Bichette prediction amid uncertainty

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?

If the Lakers are worth $12.5B in the summer of 2026, it's hard to imagine that they weren't worth more than $10B one year ago.

Update emerges on Jeanie Buss' future after the Lakers get sold again

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13

Los Angeles Lakers 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule

The sign that the regular season is near for the Los Angeles Lakers is when the NBA releases its regular season schedule every August. As always, some of the marquee games get announce early, and it was previously revealed that the Lakers will open up the 2026-27 season against the Golden State Warriors once again.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Chris Paul could join Lakers front office

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new owners could turn to Chris Paul to serve a significant role in the team’s front office. Paul has been named as part of a potential Lakers front office under the new ownership group headed by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12

Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale

The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn’t going anywhere. Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her role as team governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter, Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post.