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NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 26
Lakers Reportedly Still In Lead For Jonathan Kuminga With Resolution Expected Soon
It feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga has been ongoing since the beginning of free agency back in July. The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to him, but the talented forward still has yet to make a decision as he continues to figure out the best landing spot and contract situation.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26
Insider hints at favorite in Jonathan Kuminga pursuit
Is one team emerging as a favorite to land Kuminga?
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26
Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves go head-to-head in fun gym reaction challenge
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went face-to-face during the latest gym reaction challenge that is making the rounds on social media. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar point guard was locked in against Reaves for a fun ‘hip, knees, head, feet’ challenge.
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 26
Kevon Looney Discusses Kobe Bryant’s Influence On Him
There are many players in the NBA today who grew up watching, idolizing and emulating Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. His impact on the game stretches around the world and one person who is among the many who wanted to be him is new Lakers signing Kevon Looney.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 26
Matt Barnes Needs To See Lakers On Court Before Judging New-Look Roster
Anticipation is mounting for the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers season to see how all these new pieces come together. The Lakers put out a video of the team scrimmaging during their minicamp in Slovenia and it generated buzz in the dog days of the offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 26
Luka Doncic & Lakers’ Private Party Reportedly Attended by Famous ‘Playboy’ Cover Model, Slovenian Media Reveals
That Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason trip to Slovenia was primarily billed as a team-bonding exercise and training opportunity ahead of the upcoming season.
LA Lakers have made unique Luka Doncic pitch to Jonathan Kuminga amid trade rumours
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to build their roster, their attempt at landing Jonathan Kuminga has seen them adopt a new approach. Kuminga has been a rumoured sign-and-trade target for the Lakers, amid his holdout with the Atlanta Hawks, who have refused to meet his salary demands for a new contract.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 25
ESPN is already putting out crazy projections for the Lakers season 
As the countdown for the NBA season approaches, the predictions and projections will start to follow. And ESPN started things off with a bang. They kicked off their week-long preview of the season with their prediction of each team’s record.
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 / 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.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 25
Jonathan Kuminga’s Lakers Decision Could Be Coming Sooner Than Expected
It’s been over a month since the Los Angeles Lakers have been directly linked to potentially pulling off a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks to land forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 25
Derek Fisher Understands Not Being In Hall Of Fame
Derek Fisher is one of the most beloved role players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers. Fisher played in the NBA for 18 seasons, spending 13 of them in a Lakers uniform.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 25
Watch: Austin Reaves Sees How Loved Luka Doncic Is In Slovenia
Luka Doncic took his Los Angeles Lakers teammates — including his co-star Austin Reaves — on a multi-day minicamp to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 26
LeBron James reportedly borrowed nearly $300 million through firms tied to ex-Lakers owner
There is no indication James did anything improper. His spokesperson described the arrangement as a common financial structure for someone with his level of wealth and said a later 2022 transaction received NBA approval.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / August 25
Jarred Vanderbilt Jokes About Getting Slovenian Passport After Lakers’ Trip
The Los Angeles Lakers have been spending some time together in Luka Doncic’s hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia for a preseason minicamp. Doncic organized the entire trip, which included some excursions to the Lakers star’s favorite spots, as well as team workouts and a visit to a local hospital to give back to the community.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 25
Luka Doncic & Lakers Celebrate Mamba Day With Hospital Visit In Slovenia
Luka Doncic spent the last few days hosting his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia for a team minicamp ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Austin Reaves concedes to Luka Doncic’s immense popularity in Slovenia
Austin Reaves knows his place in Luka Doncic’s kingdom. Doncic recently welcomed Reaves and several other Lakers players to Slovenia for workouts and bonding activities to strengthen their chemistry during the NBA offseason.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 24
Lakers made plenty of moves, but questions remain
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. Whether they actually got better is another question. That’s essentially the takeaway from an early ESPN season preview, with Zach Kram assigning Los Angeles a C-minus grade for its offseason work.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Luka Doncic looking locked in ahead of make-or-break Lakers season
With a crucial Lakers season lying ahead, it would seem to bode well for Doncic's commitment to Los Angeles, both for this year and beyond.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22
Jonathan Kuminga faces new roadblock that could aid the Lakers
The offseason is inching closer to the end, yet the Jonathan Kuminga situation remains unresolved.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Bronny James gives a 5-word reaction to father LeBron joining 76ers
Bronny James is offering his first public reaction this week to the news of his father’s big move. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny was with his teammates this week at Luka Doncic’s offseason minicamp in Slovenia.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / August 21
New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are about to switch hands for the second time in less than two years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 18
Buss family drama continues as siblings release statement reiterating sale against Jeanie Buss' wishes
Is this the fifth season of "Succession" or third of "Winning Time"? On Tuesday, the greatest soap opera of the NBA offseason continued.
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