The start of training camp is nearly here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their preparation for the 2026-27 season. L.A. retooled its roster around star Luka Doncic and at the forefront was bringing in a cornerstone center in Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers big man Kevon Looney will be an important piece of the roster this season. While Walker Kessler is slotted in as the starting center, Looney looks to be the primary backup and will provide size, physicality, rebounding and championship experience for this squad.
The Lakers have spent the summer trying to build a championship roster around Luka Doncic. But one comparison may be creating more pressure than clarity.
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era in 2026 with big uncertainty, with LeBron James no longer at the center of the championship picture. Luka Doncic now has the keys to a roster that has been reshaped around his game.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic revealed what he would have done with his life if he weren’t an NBA player. There has been a rising trend in the last 40 years where top NBA players also become huge fans of the sport of golf.
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 legend Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. While his smooth footwork and elite shot-making ability were routinely cited as his greatest assets, Bryant’s single-minded commitment to perfecting his craft was undoubtedly the secret to his greatness.
The Los Angeles Lakers ownership saga, where Jeanie Buss is refusing to let go quietly, has taken another turn. With her siblings pushing to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, Buss is fighting to preserve the family’s hold.
Bronny James doesn’t know exactly what his role will be with the Lakers this season. But he does seem to know what he’ll need to do if he gets one. James,
Robert Horry, the seven-time NBA champion, recently appeared on the Mason and Ireland show, where he spoke about the 2026-27 Lakers. While referring to his previous comments about Walker Kessler, Horry went so far as to say that the former Jazz center could be a bigger swing factor for the Lakers this season than Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Sandro Mamukelashveli has been enjoying his time with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers teammates experience the European nation Slovenia. Mamukelashveli is preparing for the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for another season of Luka Doncic at the helm of coach JJ Redick’s offense, alongside fellow sharpshooter Austin Reaves, who has a special on-court relationship with the Lakers superstar.
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.
LeBron James is gone. Derek Fisher doesn’t believe the Lakers are going away with him. The former Lakers guard and five-time NBA champion believes Los Angeles can remain firmly in the playoff picture during its first season built entirely around Luka Doncic.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have one last roster puzzle to solve before training camp opens, and it could cost a young wing his job. The team currently lists 16 players under contract, leaving it one short of what it views as a full complement.
One of the biggest bombshells of this NBA offseason came right before free agency got underway, with future Hall of Famer LeBron James letting it be known that he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons with the storied franchise.
Collin Sexton was a surprise signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, as there was no prior reported interest from the team. However, it appeared that general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to invest in bench scoring and frankly is not a bad decision after the second unit struggled greatly the last two seasons.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the departure of LeBron James in free agency, as well as a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a new era, and they’re doing it about as aggressively as it can be done, moving on from LeBron James and completely overhauling the roster around stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
When evaluating what the Los Angeles Lakers did this offseason, no one truly knows how these new pieces will come together. However, the foundation is set with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their backcourt and Walker Kessler manning the middle.
Jeanie Buss is fighting in court to remain governor of the Lakers. She may not have many alternatives. Buss is trying to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise to the group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa Doncic, is seemingly taking a patient approach to the Los Angeles Lakers‘ busy offseason. As he made it clear, he is not yet fully convinced that Rob Pelinka has built the right team around his son.
Bronny James has faced intense scrutiny over his place and role on the new Lakers squad. Yet, one of his teammates sees a different side of his game. The competition within this team extends beyond the hardwood.
Kevon Looney is one of numerous new additions to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and he brings veteran, championship experience. Along with backing up Walker Kessler, the UCLA product should offer his teammates insight into what it takes to be a winning player.
The Lakers made a series of moves to rework their roster in early July, including the addition of Collin Sexton in free agency. In an interview with ESPN LA (Twitter video link), Sexton explains why he chose to come to Los Angeles.