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Hidden Connections On The Lakers’ 2026-27 Roster You Might Not Know About

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the busiest teams in this 2026 offseason, which, in turn, means there are a lot of new faces on that roster. Bringing in a lot of them usually results in a lack of familiarity, but a lot of these additions have either played with each other or with players already on the Lakers.

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Lakers Insider Identifies Major Concern With Team’s Current Starting Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster around Luka Doncic. But insider Jovan Buha thinks that there is a major hole on the wing in the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 7

Dalton Knecht Set for Lakers Exit if Insider’s Bronny James Prediction Is Correct

The Los Angeles Lakers have built a deeper roster this offseason. But that could create a tough problem before opening night. With 16 players competing for limited opportunities, someone may have to go.

Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / August 7

Cameron Carr Has Chance To Play ‘Right Away’

Among the many new additions for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer was No. 24 overall pick Cameron Carr out of Baylor University. Carr, a versatile 3-and-D guard/forward, is exactly the type of player that the Lakers have been missing over the last few years, and certainly an archetype that the current team needs.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 7

'Gold Digger': Former NBA Player On Luka Doncic’s Ex Demanding $50 Million In Child Custody Battle

The Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is reportedly facing an ugly situation in his home country, just days following receiving good news in Los Angeles. His

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Viral Sports News / August 7

Los Angeles Lakers Insider Drops Brutal Update for Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers face a roster crunch that requires trimming one player before the regular season begins, after adding forward Matisse Thybulle in free agency.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Luka Doncic Could Lose $50 Million And Custody Rights Over His Daughters As Ex-Fiancée Files New Claim In Slovenia

As Lakers guard Luka Doncic prepares for a new season in Los Angeles, he must also prepare for a fight in the courts that could determine how much time he gets to spend with his daughters.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6

How Luka Doncic’s best three NBA seasons compare to Anthony Edwards’ three most prolific years

Let’s get straight to it. How do Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards’ best seasons compare? We break it all down. Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards are the two biggest basketball superstars playing today to never win the NBA Championship or never win the MVP.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Ranking The 10 Greatest Lakers Ever: Where Does LeBron James Land?

Few franchises make a “greatest ever” list as difficult as the Los Angeles Lakers, arguably the most storied franchise in NBA history. This is a franchise that has had Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant, among many others.

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 / Total Pro Sports / August 6

Luka Doncic’s Ex-Fiancée Is Demanding LeBron James-Type Money In Divorce Settlement — Mind-Blowing Number Revealed

Luka Doncic’s ex-fiancée has raised the stakes in their ongoing dispute. Anamaria Goltes filed a new claim in Slovenia. She is seeking a total of $50 million.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 6

Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Can Still Throw It Down

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal isn’t a name brought up often when it comes to all-time great dunkers as that is usually reserved for more perimeter based players like Vince Carter, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Blake Griffin.

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The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / August 6

Could Shaquille O’Neal Staying With the Lakers Have Brought Home More Championships?

With four rings and what is considered to be the most dominant prime in basketball history, Shaquille O’Neal is left to wonder how many more rings the Los Angeles Lakers might have won if he had simply remained in place.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 6

'Put Him Out There': 3x Lakers Champion Says What Should Be Done With Bronny After LeBron James’ Exit

In 2003, a teenage LeBron James walked into the NBA with no famous last name to lean on. Two decades later, his own son, Bronny, finds himself in a similar spot – without his father standing next to him on the floor.

NBA News / TWSN / August 6

Luka Doncic Wants Former Teammate Added to Los Angeles Lakers' New-Look Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers have completely reshaped their roster this offseason, and it has clearly been built with the thought in mind that Luka Doncic is the centerpiece.

Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / August 6

Cameron Carr Ranks Fourth In Vertical Leap Rating In NBA 2K27

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr has a number of tools at his disposal that has many excited about the type of player he can become at the NBA level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 6

Shaq’s Strong Reaction to LeBron’s Lakers Exit Includes a Deandre Ayton Jab

The LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers is over, with the four-time NBA champion choosing to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, sparking what would be a drastic roster overhaul for the team he left behind with Luka Doncic now at the helm.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Lakers Insiders Reveal Which Player Is In Danger Of Getting Cut

The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a very deep roster after making a flurry of moves this offseason. But that depth has also created a problem. With 16 guaranteed contracts currently on the books, the Lakers must eventually trim their roster down to the regular-season limit of 15 players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Dalton Knecht vs. Bronny James: Who Should The Lakers Trade To Finalize Their 15-Man Roster?

This year’s offseason has been marked by activity for the Los Angeles Lakers. From star-caliber additions like Walker Kessler to essential signings like Kevon Looney and Ziaire Williams, the Purple and Gold have done a tremendous job of solidifying their squad.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 6

Lakers Believe Having Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Made Free Agent Pitches Easy

The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new roster around their star duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. L.A. parted ways with six of their top 10 in

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Luka Doncic is answering Lakers’ post-LeBron James question

Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question

Luka Doncic does not need to prove he can carry the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds last season handled that rather convincingly.

LeBron James given a golden reason to play until 2028

Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5

Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga

Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

Luka Doncic reportedly favors PJ Washington reunion with Lakers

Why one Lakers player will not attend Luka Doncic's overseas minicamp

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / August 5

Los Angeles Lakers Championship Contenders: Are They After Their 2026 Offseason?

Are the Los Angeles Lakers championship contenders after undergoing a huge transformation this offseason? It’s a bit difficult to judge where this team is at.