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Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / August 20
Matisse Thybulle Chose 26 As New Jersey Number For ‘Fresh Start’
This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers identified one of their biggest roster needs as perimeter defense. The roster sorely needed players that could wreak havoc on that end of the court and they were able to bring in one of the best in the league in Matisse Thybulle.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock
The Los Angeles Lakers started off the offseason with a bang, but things have cooled off as we enter the quietest days of the NBA offseason.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Should The Lakers Make This 3-Team Trade For Malik Monk And De’Anthony Melton?
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a pretty good spot heading into 2026-27. They basically changed half the team this summer, leading the NBA with eight new additions, and now Luka Doncic has way more depth around him.
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?
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 20
Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for off-the-court reasons, but as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches, they need to shift their focus back to the team and how they can get back into contention.
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 / August 20
Austin Reaves Names Dream Golf Foursome, Worst Golfer On Lakers, Top 3 In NBA, And More
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is one of the best golfers in the NBA, and he recently sat down with NBCLA for a rapid-fire round of golf questions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 20
'Monumental Business Move': Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Silence on Lakers Sale Amid Jeanie Buss Drama
Shaquille O’Neal has officially weighed in on the seismic ownership changes reshaping his former franchise. During a recent ESPN call-in, he had a big label for the historic sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Shaquille O’Neal Speaks On The Buss Family Amid $12.5 Billion Impending Lakers Sale
The Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal recently appeared on SportsCenter and spoke his mind on his former franchise’s impending sale. While he seemed sad to see the Buss family on the brink of ending their 47-year association with the Lakers, he stayed silent on the internal drama behind the sale.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 20
Jeanie Buss considering paying out siblings to buy Lakers ownership share worth almost $2 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner will continue, but Jeanie Buss is considering all options to prevent her family from selling their remaining share.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19
Notable update emerges on Rob Pelinka amid Lakers drama
Rob Pelinka is apparently smiling through the metaphorical fire going on around him right now. The Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is “excited” about the team’s incoming new ownership and thinks that the change is a “good thing,” Pete Zayas of The Athletic reported this week on an episode of the “Lakers Collective” podcast.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Derek Fisher understands Hall of Fame snub despite 5 championship wins
Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is content with not making the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame despite his NBA success. Fisher was recently on the Joint Venture show and spoke about the fact that he hasn’t been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite his five championships.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Lakers news: Insiders hit Rob Pelinka with ominous warning after $12.5 billion sale
Following the pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, one of the biggest questions that came up in the immediate aftermath is what that meant for the future of general manager Rob Pelinka.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Lakers Install Two New Practice Courts At UCLA Health Training Center
At the beginning of the offseason, one of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers was to build out the overall infrastructure of the franchise. This not included building out the staff in different departments, but also a number of improvements within the team’s practice facility.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 19
Jeanie Buss Is the 'Wrong Person' for the Lakers Job, Claims Analyst Amid Bid to Buy Back Family Shares
The Buss family’s Los Angeles Lakers battle is no longer a quiet disagreement. Jeanie Buss stands against her five siblings, who voted to sell 17.8% of the remaining family shares.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 20
Shams Charania fires back after being called out by Jeanie Buss
Things are getting messy with the ownership transfer of the Los Angeles Lakers. First, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Mark Walter — amid federal investigations — was selling the majority stake of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / August 19
NBA Champion Says Joining LeBron James and the Lakers Hurt Russell Westbrook’s Reputation: 'If You Are Not on His Level..'
LeBron James helped open the door for Russell Westbrook’s move to the Los Angeles Lakers. But Westbrook’s arrival quickly changed the team’s identity. The Lakers had already sacrificed their championship-winning core, sending Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and a 2021 first-round pick to Washington.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 19
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Sion James, Mavericks
While the Lakers’ ownership situation continues to resemble an episode of Succession, Luka Doncic is taking care of some team business of his own. Doncic is bringing nearly the entire Lakers roster to his native Slovenia for a five-day team-bonding trip, and ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne offered some new details during an appearance on ESPN LA 710.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 19
Shams Charania stands by Lakers reporting after challenge from Jeanie Buss attorney
ESPN’s Shams Charania is standing by his account of the Lakers ownership fight after Jeanie Buss’ attorney accused him of getting key details wrong about the Buss family’s attempted sale of its remaining stake in the franchise.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Jaden Hardy Grew Up Admiring Kobe Bryant
Perhaps the least talked about addition that the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer is that of guard Jaden Hardy, who came over in the trade that sent center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Bob Iger's feelings on the Buss family drama have been revealed
Bob Iger is (understandably) hoping for a quick resolution to the Buss family’s mess. The former Disney CEO Iger and his fellow incoming Los Angeles Lakers owner Joshua Kushner would like to move on from the Buss drama as seamlessly as possible by buying out the family’s shares.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 18
Jeanie Buss’ Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers
After word broke on Monday that Jeanie Buss is resisting her siblings’ push to sell the family’s remaining ownership stake in the Lakers to incoming owners Bob
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.
Luka Doncic News / Viral Sports News / August 18
Lakers Receive Strong Luka Doncic Warning Amid Ownership Change
The Los Angeles Lakers face growing questions about their long-term hold on star guard Luka Doncic as ownership uncertainty and front-office shifts continue to dominate the team’s offseason narrative.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
Jeanie Buss fights to remain Lakers team governor
Five of the six Buss siblings want to sell their shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeanie Buss contends they can't do it without her approval.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 13
Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again changing ownership.
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