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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 11
Lakers 2026 Las Vegas Summer League Head Coach: Ty Abbott Bio
After appearing in the California League Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers moved to the desert and played their first game of the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League on Friday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11
A LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion could reshape the Eastern Conference
With everyone keeping tabs on James' next move, fans and analysts get as creative as general managers to figure out the best course of action.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / July 11
Derek Fisher Confused By Why Fans Didn’t Love LeBron James’ Tenure As Laker
The Los Angeles Lakers are now in a new era as a franchise by navigating life after LeBron James while shifting focus to building a championship roster around Luka Doncic.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / July 11
Austin Reaves ‘Excited’ About Lakers’ New Roster Additions
This upcoming season will feature essentially a brand new Los Angeles Lakers roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Everyone that started Game 1 against the Houston Rockets has departed and it puts into question how soon this team can truly contend.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / July 11
Former Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht just gave Lakers fans something to talk about as trade rumors swirl
Trade rumors involving Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht, a former Tennessee Volunteers standout, have swirled all summer. Trade rumors involving Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht have swirled all summer.
Lakers GM’s courtside meeting with star free agent has fans excited about a LeBron James replacement
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for the final piece of their 2026 offseason, with President Rob Pelinka still recruiting star free agents. The Las Vegas Summer League is the first major event of the new NBA season, with executives from all 30 teams in attendance to evaluate their young players and conduct business.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / July 11
'I Did Not Tell Him': Rich Paul Addresses Shams Charania’s Claim About Voice-Note Pitches to LeBron James
LeBron James’ free agency drama has had a lot of twists and turns. From surprise frontrunners to non-stop speculations, the buzz never ceases to exist.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / July 11
'It Might Be Bronny James': ESPN Reporter Names Lakers’ Best Perimeter Defender Amid Roster Concerns
There are still traces of LeBron James lingering over the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic-centric rebuild. After over $250 million worth of signings, Rob Pelinka is on the hunt to fill the glaring perimeter gaps around the Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves core.
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.
Adou Thiero News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 11
Adou Thiero turned his promise into production against Thunder in Summer League 
LAS VEGAS — The Lakers easily beat the Thunder 96-84 in Summer League play, and Adou Thiero was a big reason why. He was flying all over the Thomas & Mack Center and looked the way a two-year player should, as though he has no business competing against this level of talent.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / July 11
Austin Reaves Speaks On Breaking Stereotypes And Lakers’ Overwhelming Star Power In His Rookie Year
Austin Reaves recently sat down with Dan Patrick during the American Century Championship for an interview. He spoke about several things, including his reaction to LeBron James’ exit and what comes next for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka shares eye-opening moment with Peyton Watson at Summer League
The Los Angeles Lakers, despite already having quite the eventful offseason, are yet to address their biggest roster need: a starting small forward. With the departures of LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart, the Lakers are awfully light on forwards.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / July 11
Paul Pierce Says Joining This NBA Team Could Take Away LeBron James’ Possible GOAT Status
There is nothing left to prove for LeBron James as he is on the verge of choosing his next team after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce does not want the 41-year-old to even consider the option of the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 11
Lakers Put On Show To Beat Thunder In Las Vegas Summer League Opener
After a solid 2-1 performance in the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to continue that momentum when they took on the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off Las Vegas Summer League play at Thomas & Mack Center on Friday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / July 11
Colin Cowherd explains what LeBron James will make his next team the ‘worst’ in the NBA at
NBA analyst Colin Cowherd issues a concerning warning about LeBron James. The 2026-27 NBA season will mark LeBron James’ 24th year in the league as he remains an unrestricted free agent after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
NBA commentator Skip Bayless blasts LeBron James for considering minimum contract
Skip Bayless is not holding back on LeBron James’ latest turn in free agency. The outspoken commentator took aim at James after reports surfaced that the four-time MVP is now willing to sign for the veteran minimum in search of a championship contender.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
Why Charles Barkley believes there’s only one rightful LeBron James destination
NBA legend Charles Barkley made a clear stance on the team LeBron James should go to before the 2026-27 campaign goes underway. James completed the 23rd season of his NBA career this past campaign, a historic record.
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
Austin Reaves’ out-of-pocket reason for going undrafted in 2021 NBA Draft
Austin Reaves is one of the biggest success stories in the NBA. Going from undrafted to becoming a superstar talent on the Los Angeles Lakers is no easy feat.
Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / July 10
Chris Mañon Believes Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Is Gonna Be ‘Problem’ In NBA
Many were surprised to see Cameron Carr drop down to the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the Los Angeles Lakers made sure he didn’t fall any further, trading up one spot to select him.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10
Steph Curry makes official pitch to LeBron James to join him in Golden State
With LeBron James at the center of NBA free agency again, the Golden State Warriors want to lure the four-time champion to the Bay Area. James already got a glimpse of what life with Steph Curry could be like when they teamed up for the Olympics.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10
Salary-cap expert details what Warriors can offer LeBron James — and it's underwhelming
This might just be another roadblock in the Warriors' pursuit of James.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 9
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit comes with an obvious problem
Why the Lakers need to be careful in their pursuit of Kuminga.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Report: Lakers are looking to trade one veteran player
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move on from The Vandalorian. The Lakers have expressed a willingness to trade veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt, Khobi Price of The New York Post reported on Wednesday.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 8
Lakers may have to get creative to land Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers won't leave a stone unturned in their pursuit of talent to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 7
Lakers dropped the ball with one of Luka Doncic's preferred targets
They can't give their star player everything he wants.
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