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LeBron James News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 11
Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day 
The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Christmas Day schedule against a new opponent, but a familiar face. LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles will highlight the special day of games as Los Angeles will host the 76ers in the middle of the five-game slate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Ben Simmons has one strong tie to Lakers
The Lakers want another two-way forward, and Simmons has the size to help them in that regard.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Lakers Hosting Warriors To Open Up 2026-27 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers will host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Oct. 21 — the second night of the NBA season — as part of the league’s Opening Week primetime slate.
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?
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Collin Sexton Reveals Reason Behind Selecting No. 10 As Lakers Jersey Number
Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / EssentiallySports / August 11
'You Could See Other Guys Being Frustrated': Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Replacement Has Major Defensive Problems, Says NBA Analyst
The Lakers may have found themselves with a problem they didn’t expect when they replaced Rui Hachimura. Sandro Mamukelashvili, a 6’9 forward, brings a different skill set to LA, but that difference could become difficult to hide when the game turns physical.
Malika Andrews News / Fadeaway World / August 11
Malika Andrews Says Lakers Are In Danger Of Falling Into The NBA Play-In
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with almost a brand-new roster, and ESPN’s Malika Andrews thinks they’ll take a step back from last season.
When NBA legend Don Nelson wore Luka Doncic’s shoes to protest Nico Harrison’s shocking trade
Don Nelson cemented his legendary status among Dallas Mavericks fans when he called out the franchise and GM Nico Harrison for trading Luka Doncic. It’s easy to forget, given how long it has been, but Doncic being traded from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers is still the craziest trade in NBA history.
Malika Andrews News / HITC / August 11
‘Maybe in danger’ – Malika Andrews makes bold playoff prediction about Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are dividing opinions across the NBA world ahead of the 2026-27 season. ESPN’s Malika Andrews, for one, is not a believer. The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive roster overhaul last season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 11
Lakers Insider Identifies Starting-Caliber Wing As A Bigger Need Than Another Center
The 2026 offseason has been a busy one for the Los Angeles Lakers. From the departure of several familiar faces to the arrival of many new ones, the Purple and Gold have undergone significant changes.
LeBron James’ comment about former teammate Bronny shows off his incredible NBA longevity
LeBron James is heading into his 24th season in the NBA, but it’s the first one for his son, Bronny James, where his father isn’t on the same roster as him.
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.
Walker Kessler News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 10
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Walker Kessler?
While the Lakers reshaping their roster was anticipated this summer, the sheer volume of new signings, and particularly in the short amount of time, was overwhelming.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 10
Luka Doncic’s Lakers Minicamp Already Has Austin Reaves Talking Trash
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a long way to go before the team goes through Media Day at the end of next month, but in the meantime, superstar guard Luka Doncic is getting his teammates together for a four-day minicamp in his home country of Slovenia.
Ziaire Williams News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 10
Lakers’ Ziaire Williams Sends Strong Message About His New Role
The latest move the Los Angeles Lakers made to add to their revamped roster was bringing in former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams on a veteran minimum contract, which could be another sneaky good acquisition for the storied NBA franchise.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 10
Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Reveals Advice From Magic Johnson
Not only is Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal one of the greatest basketball players of all-time and universally considered the most dominant force the game has ever seen, but he is also one of the most recognizable faces off the court, possessing one of the biggest brands any athlete has compiled in recent memory.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 10
Luka Doncic Mourns Death Of Legendary NBA Coach Don Nelson
The basketball world lost an absolute giant as Hall of Fame head coach Don Nelson passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Nelson was a revolutionary coach, winning three NBA Coach of the Year Awards in stints with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 10
'He Is Not Obligated to Stay': Lakers Face Luka Doncic Exit Warning Despite $57M Option
The Lakers have spent the summer reshaping the team around Luka Doncic, giving their superstar more than enough reason to believe the franchise is serious about building a contender.
Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / August 10
Matisse Thybulle Among Highest-Rated Players For Steals In NBA 2K27
Finding low-risk, high-reward signings is difficult in today’s NBA. But the Los Angeles Lakers may have found one in Matisse Thybulle, as he ranks among the best defenders in the league when healthy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors
The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Luka Doncic’s expected summer decision confirmed ahead of Lakers’ Slovenia trip
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic wants a head start in building their camaraderie for the upcoming season, hosting a four-day team-building camp in Slovenia next week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 9
Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves
What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 8
Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade
Thompson still has one year left in the three-year, $50 million pact he signed to join the Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut
A former first-round draft pick may be living on borrowed time in Los Angeles. Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is in danger of being cut by the team, veteran NBA writer Jovan Buha reported this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7
Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option
They might be forced to pivot.
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