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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18
NBA Notes: Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Warriors, Draymond Green, Magic
Ziaire Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract. He could begin the season in their starting lineup. Williams helped his case with a strong preseason, making all five of his three-point attempts and providing the defense that drew coach JJ Redick’s interest in the first place, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
Ziaire Williams Discusses How He Can Complement Luka Doncic
One of the newest Los Angeles Lakers, Ziaire Williams, put together an impressive preseason despite only playing two exhibition games. He made all five of his 3-point attempts while also providing tenacious defense and an ability to slash to the basket.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 17
Grading Lakers Players In The Preseason: Who Was Good, Average, Or Disappointing?
The 2026 Preseason is over for the Los Angeles Lakers, and I gotta say, some of these guys really surprised me. They finished 2-3 after losing 121-106 to the Nuggets on Friday night, but the record isn’t really what I’m worried about.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 17
Robert Horry claims LA Lakers have a player with underrated three-point shooting, ‘he’s gonna cause a lot of havoc’
Robert Horry has picked out one of the bright spots in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason defeat to the Denver Nuggets. One of the top takeaways from the LA Lakers‘ loss to the Nuggets was the performance of new signing Ziaire Williams.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Lakers waive two, keep working on Dalton Knecht trade
The Lakers have waived Rafael Castro and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, but they still need another move before their roster is ready for opening night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
Austin Reaves Expects ‘Growing Pains’ Playing With Luka Doncic & Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers’ new “Big 3” of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler shared the floor together for the first time in Friday night’s preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Grizzlies waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers cut two players
The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.
Ziaire Williams News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 17
Ziaire Williams emerges as fan-favorite for Lakers’ fifth starter 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
Walker Kessler Appreciates Nikola Jokic Helping Him Knock Off Rust
After missing the first three preseason games with a minor finger injury, Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler has now suited up for the last two. Kessler only played five games last season before injuring his shoulder and missing the rest of the year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / TWSN / October 17
Los Angeles Lakers to Get Rid of Bronny James?
When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, many were immediately skeptical about his pro career.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / October 17
Nuggets’ David Adelman Believes Walker Kessler Playing With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Is ‘Problem’ For Opponents
The Los Angeles Lakers invested a ton of money and assets into Walker Kessler this offseason with hopes of him being their franchise center. They believe he will be even better playing alongside two dynamic playmakers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves than he was with the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
JJ Redick Doesn’t Sugarcoat Dalton Knecht’s Standing With Lakers
With the regular season kicking off next week for the Los Angeles Lakers, they still need to cut their roster down to 15 players and Dalton Knecht appears to be on the outside looking in.
Kendrick Perkins News / Fadeaway World / October 17
Lakers Will Be The NBA’s Best Offensive Team In 2026-27, Claims Kendrick Perkins
The Los Angeles Lakers had a top-10 offense in the 2025-26 NBA season, and ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes they’re going to be far better in 2026-27.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 17
Kevin Garnett Claims LeBron James And JJ Redick Didn’t Have A Great Relationship On Lakers
LeBron James and JJ Redick went from podcast co-hosts to a player-coach duo, but Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett doesn’t think they had a great relationship while on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 17
Los Angeles Lakers allegedly waiving Bronny James viral rumour explained
A viral claim is making the rounds on social media about the Los Angeles Lakers waiving Bronny James. The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly at a crossroads with Bronny James’s future ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 17
JJ Redick Addresses Lakers’ Lack Of Energy In Nuggets Loss And Pressure On Walker Kessler To Perform
The Los Angeles Lakers lost 106-121 to the Denver Nuggets in their preseason finale tonight. After the game, the Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick spoke to the media at the postgame press conference and shared his thoughts on the loss and two key takeaways he wants the team to work on.
Bronny James News / Viral Sports News / October 16
Lakers’ Bronny James Hit With Serious Reality Check
Bronny James heads into the final preseason game of his third NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers still facing questions about whether he can handle the duties of an NBA point guard.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Lakers hopeful gets candid about final roster chances
LOS ANGELES – Prior to the start of the regular season next week, the Los Angeles Lakers have a roster decision to make. They currently sit at 16 standard contracts, one over the permitted maximum.
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Why Kendrick Perkins believes Lakers will have the best offense in the NBA in 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a new era of basketball led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. With their Big Three and with so many new complementary pieces in the fold, it’ll be interesting to see how this new comes together.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16
Austin Reaves Channeling Former Lakers Champion to Mentor Adou Thiero
The Los Angeles Lakers headed into the NBA offseason intent on building around superstar Luka Doncic with younger players and aiming for sustained success in the post-LeBron James era.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16
Ziaire Williams reveals how it feels having Walker Kessler as his LA Lakers teammate
Los Angeles Lakers star Ziaire Williams has shared his view on new teammate Walker Kessler. There is a host of new faces on the LA Lakers this season, with Rob Pelinka extremely busy in free agency trying to reconstruct the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17
Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset
The Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. This was a big disappointment to their players, Dodger fans and Riley.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Luka Doncic’s official new weight has been revealed
Luka Doncic continues on his weight loss journey. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar Doncic entered training camp this year at an official listing of 242 pounds, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Bronny James should go to G League in wake of JJ Redick comments
When your father is considered to be one of, if not the greatest player in NBA history, expectations can be hard to live up to.
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