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Pau Gasol Reacts To Phil Jackson Statue Announcement

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that the franchise will be unveiling a statue in honor of legendary head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena.

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Charles Barkley Believes Lakers Roster Can Be As Good As 2024 Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back into championship contention and have built a roster around superstar Luka Doncic that they believe gets them closer to that goal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 9

Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense

The Los Angeles Lakers are not lacking for offensive firepower throughout their perimeter rotation. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are among the NBA’s foremost backcourts overall, especially offensively.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Lakers Reportedly Still Looking To Trade Dalton Knecht & Jarred Vanderbilt To Upgrade Roster

With training camp just weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, one more than the maximum 15 allowed. This means the team will have to either cut or trade someone before the start of the regular season with Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt seeming to be the most likely candidates.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Kobe Bryant News / Kicks on SI / September 9

First Look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant left his mark on basketball and the footwear industry through his historic NBA career, but the Black Mamba was also a huge soccer fan.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 9

5 NBA Coaches Who Deserve A Statue After The Lakers Honor Phil Jackson

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially decided that Phil Jackson‘s place in franchise history deserves its respect. The Lakers announced that Jackson will receive a bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena, with the unveiling scheduled for April 9, 2027.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 9

2027 vs. 2026 Lakers Starting 5: Which Lineup Is Better?

Last season was still this weird mix of Luka Doncic becoming the franchise guy while LeBron James was right there, being a huge piece at 41 for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 9

Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Robert Horry: Walker Kessler Is Key To Lakers’ Success

Without a doubt the biggest addition the Los Angeles Lakers made to their roster this offseason was acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

When Phil Jackson will become 9th Lakers legend to get statue

While many will easily associate Phil Jackson with the Chicago Bulls, and for good reason, it is impossible to forget the legacy he left with the Los Angeles Lakers as well.

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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 / September 9

Bronny James Loved Lakers’ Slovenia Trip And Hopes To Go Back

There are a lot of questions surrounding this Los Angeles Lakers roster as there are a number of new faces surrounding superstar Luka Doncic, and it is anyone’s guess as to how good this team will be.

NBA News / HITC / September 9

‘Better than people realize’ – Charles Barkley compares Luka Doncic’s 2026 LA Lakers to 2024 Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are being underestimated by the NBA world, but Charles Barkley suggests they could make it all the way to the Finals.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Ziaire Williams Hopeful For Lakers’ Starting Role After Jonathan Kuminga Miss

Ziaire Williams is one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ new additions this summer to add depth to the wing role with players who have defensive versatility and can also be a lob threat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'Mark Your Calendars': Jeanie Buss Makes Major Phil Jackson Announcement Amid Ongoing Lakers Ownership Battle

The Star Plaza is about to have another legend monumentalized. The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that former head coach Phil Jackson will be honored with a permanent bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Lakers Receive Brutal Callout From Former NBA Champion

A former Los Angeles Lakers champion has already drawn a hard line through the franchise’s new era. Byron Scott, who won three titles with the Showtime Lakers in the 1980s and later coached the team from 2014 to 2016, said the club built around Luka Doncic is not a true title threat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Lakers Announce Phil Jackson Statue To Commemorate Iconic Championship Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich history of success that goes back many decades in NBA history. Long before the days of Luka Doncic, the Purple and Gold have been synonymous with winning, standing as one of two teams with over 10 titles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / September 8

Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson

The Los Angeles Lakers will add to their collection of statues outside their downtown arena, with former head coach Phil Jackson getting the bronze treatment on April 9 of next year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Lakers to honor Phil Jackson with statue outside Crypto.com Arena

Phil Jackson already has 11 NBA championship rings. Now he’s getting a statue, too. The Lakers announced Tuesday that Jackson will be honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, with the unveiling scheduled for April 9, 2027, before Los Angeles hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / September 8

Lakers Announce Official Decision On Phil Jackson Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that former head coach Phil Jackson will be honored during the 2026-27 season. Jackson had a 610-292 record with five championships during his 11 seasons with the Lakers, cementing his status as the most accomplished coach of his generation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty

The Lakers’ ownership drama isn’t happening entirely above the players’ heads. At least not according to Danny Green. Green, the former Lakers guard who now works as an analyst for Spectrum SportsNet, believes players notice when there is uncertainty surrounding the people running the franchise.