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Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.” As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment after organizing and funding a team minicamp in his native Slovenia.

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Lakers’ Walker Kessler Sees the Game Differently After Lost Season

Last season, Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Walker Kessler missed all but five games of the 2025-26 NBA season for the Utah Jazz due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 11

Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM

The Lakers have added another experienced voice beneath longtime head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Whether that eventually means anything for Pelinka is a question for another day.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

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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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 11

JJ Redick ‘Pinching Myself’ Getting To Coach Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big swing in the summer of 2024 when they agreed to a deal with JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach. Redick was three years removed from his career as a player, and had done no professional coaching in that time frame, instead spending those years as an ESPN analyst and podcast host.

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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 / Lakers Nation / September 11

Lakers Hire Keith D’Amelio As Director Of Integrated Performance Systems

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have hired Keith D’Amelio as the team’s director of integrated performance systems. The announcement came alongside that of new assistant general manager of player personnel Eric Amsler, with both reporting to Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 11

Lakers Hire Eric Amsler As Assistant GM

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have officially hired former Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as the franchise’s new assistant general manager, player personnel.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Luka Doncic’s 'Protector' Faces Uncertain Lakers Future as Team Eyes Key Upgrade

The Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles is officially preparing to enter its highly anticipated next chapter. Before the Los Angeles Lakers can fully turn the page, the front office must desperately resolve several lingering roster decisions.

Kevon Looney News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 11

Can Kevon Looney turn back the clock and be the backup big the Lakers need?

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Former Lakers Trade Target Suffers Devastating Injury Before NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers spent years searching for a long-term answer at center, particularly after the departure of Anthony Davis left the roster without a proven interior anchor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 11

Trevor Ariza Discusses What Luka Doncic-Led Lakers Must Do To Win Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as Luka Doncic takes them, and he and the franchise hope that is all the way to an NBA Championship. The front office assembled an entirely new roster around their superstar and it will be on Doncic to lead this squad.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / September 11

Skinny Luka is back and healthier than ever

During his year-and-a-half with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić has endured a pair of serious injuries interrupting each season. Upon his initial midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles, Dončić was dealing with a strained left calf, which sidelined him for six weeks, including his first week as a member of the Lakers.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Lakers Risk Losing 34-Year-Old Star Due to Luka Doncic as Ambitious Plan Emerges

Luka Doncic is going back to Europe. No, he is not leaving the Los Angeles Lakers or the NBA. Instead, he is going to make an ownership debut. Earlier in May, the 27-year-old posted on X: “Basketball is coming back to Rome .” On Friday, more updates dropped.

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Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 11

Ziaire Williams Discusses Possibility Of Starting For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga came to an unceremonious end when he agreed to a two-year deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Lakers Still Seeking To Trade Two Role Players Ahead Of Opening Night

The Los Angeles Lakers look very different from what they did one year ago. With LeBron James out and replaced by Walker Kessler (among others), the team endured a major roster overhaul that will take time to fully adjust.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 10

Donald Trump Makes Bold Claim About Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made a blockbuster trade that rocked the league and, by extension, professional sports in the United States.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Lakers’ Former Top Pick Receives Scary News Before NBA Season

D’Angelo Russell once carried the weight of being the Los Angeles Lakers’ second overall pick in the 2015 draft, a young guard praised for the ice in his veins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 10

Lakers Announce 2026-27 Promotional Nights

The Los Angeles Lakers announced a full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming 2026-27 season. With Lon Rosen taking over a president of business operations, the Lakers have attempted to model their organization after the L.A.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Lakers rumors: Luka Doncic faces big test after getting into best shape of LA career

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin a new season and a new era. After LeBron James left for Philadelphia, Luka Doncic will take the reins. This offseason, Doncic has put in the work.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 10

Donald Trump Calls Luka Doncic Trade To Lakers Worst In Sports History

The deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sending Luka Doncic to the purple and gold is widely considered one of the worst trades in the history of sports.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 10

Walker Kessler Opens Up About How Much He Missed Basketball While Out Last Season

The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot to acquire center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but the franchise’s top priority this offseason was finding a center to pair with Luka Doncic and they believe they did just that.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9

Lakers deal major blow to Heat front office before 2026-27 season

Training camp is getting closer and closer, and the Miami Heat just saw their operations take a major hit.

Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson

Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue

Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty

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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 / 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.