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Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 13
Former NBA champion names LA Lakers in ‘most overrated’ conversation with streamer N3on
An NBA All-Star took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers while on stream with N3on. Norman Powell has joined the Chicago Bulls, signing a two-year $45 million contract.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price in order to get their hands on Walker Kessler this offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 12
Lakers’ Record Ownership Sale Faces Longer Wait for NBA Approval
After only 14 months of ownership, Mark Walter, the majority stakeholder, decided to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-setting $12.5 billion, which was a shocking turn of events for the storied NBA franchise.
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?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 12
Nick Smith Jr. Close To Signing With Real Madrid
The Los Angeles Lakers experienced major roster turnover this offseason as they look to better cater to the needs of star Luka Doncic. That naturally led to the departure of numerous players, one being former two-way guard Nick Smith Jr.
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 12
Norman Powell Calls Lakers The Most Overrated Team In NBA
Norman Powell did not hesitate when he was asked to name the most overrated team in the NBA, as he took a direct shot at the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12
Jeanie Buss: Phil Jackson Deserves Lakers Statue
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they will unveil a statue for former head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena ahead of the contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9, 2027.
Maxi Kleber News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 12
Maxi Kleber may be signing with Luka Dončić’s team in Italy 
In the spring, it was announced Luka Dončić would be teaming with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson as part of an ownership group purchasing the Italian basketball club, Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the team to Rome for 2026-27.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12
Luka Doncic Reveals His Hidden Talent
Because professional athletes have to put so much time and work into getting to the level they are at in their field, it is often difficult to imagine them doing anything else.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12
Get To Know New Lakers Assistant GM Eric Amsler
Coming into the offseason, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka let it be known that the franchise would be looking to hire two assistant general managers to work under him.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 12
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season
The Los Angeles Lakers already parted ways with the majority of their roster from last season, and now even more cuts could be coming. The Lakers are looking to trade two players on their roster before opening night, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported this week.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 11
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 11
Luka Doncic Describes New-Look Lakers With One-Word Response
After going through some drastic changes over the course of this NBA offseason, Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to the start of the 2026-27 campaign, which gets underway against the visiting Golden State Warriors on Oct.
Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 11
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7
Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue
The Los Angeles Lakers probably went through the most drastic roster facelift in the league this offseason.
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