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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 9

Lakers Risk Losing Austin Reaves After Signing Luka Doncic’s Preferred Star, Predicts Analyst

Luka Doncic told the front office of his ‘desire’ to have Austin Reaves as his backcourt partner. The Los Angeles Lakers offered the four-year $185 million extension, and now the new era begins.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / August 9

Shaquille O’Neal Warns Lakers Could Miss LeBron James More Than They Realize

The Lakers spent eight seasons building around LeBron James. Now they have to find out what the roster looks like without him. After the departure, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the move.

Matisse Thybulle News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9

Lakers’ Matisse Thybulle Lands in Elite Company in NBA 2K27 Reveal

The anticipation continues to build for the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, after so much movement around the league, with plenty of star players changing teams, which will drastically shape what the latest version of the game will look like ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Zach Lowe reveals how Walker Kessler could ‘trap’ Lakers into Austin Reaves trade

Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz.

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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 / Fadeaway World / August 8

Ziaire Williams Speaks On What Lakers Fans Can Expect Next Season In Reunion With Bronny James

It was a transformative summer in Los Angeles. When NBA legend LeBron James opted to join the 76ers, the Lakers responded with a flurry of moves that have completely shifted the rotation.

Channing Frye News / Fadeaway World / August 8

Channing Frye Explains Why Lakers Are Not A Championship Team After 2026 Offseason Moves

Most experts would agree that the Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty solid offseason. While they lost LeBron James and Marcus Smart (along with other notable rotation players), they made up for it with the signings of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Kevon Looney (among others).

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 8

Luka Doncic Gets Ranked As 9th-Greatest International Player Of All Time

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is already one of the greatest international players of all time, and he landed in the top 10 in HoopsHype’s recently published rankings.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 8

Shaquille O’Neal Gives Input On LeBron James & Lakers Parting Ways

The Los Angeles Lakers were perhaps the busiest team in the NBA this offseason, completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic with a number of new players and many from last season’s team moving on to new squads.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 8

Collin Sexton Excited To Reunite With Walker Kessler On Lakers

A signing that went under the radar for the Los Angeles Lakers was guard Collin Sexton, who figures to give them a much-needed scoring punch off the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / August 8

Flight Club Celebrates Kobe Day With Rare Drawing Experience

Of all the major retailers that celebrate Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's sneaker legacy, not many celebrate the icon like Flight Club. With Bryant's birthday (8/23) and Kobe Day (8/24) quickly approaching, the brand has announced details for another celebration.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 8

Patrick Beverley Calls Luka Doncic ‘Hardest’ Player To Guard In Career

Luka Doncic is entering his second full campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and first with a brand new team built entirely around him. There are contrasting opinions about what this Lakers team can accomplish, but it only is relevant if Doncic continues to be an MVP-caliber talent like he has been for his entire career.

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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.

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Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / August 8

Walker Kessler Ranks Ninth In Shot Blocking In NBA 2K27

One of the main reasons the Los Angeles Lakers executed a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler was for him to be the anchor of their defense. Kessler has been one of the best rim protectors since he entered the NBA and the Lakers are banking on that to continue with the purple and gold.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / August 8

Tony Allen Believes Kobe Bryant Is Best Scorer Ever

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and all-time defender Tony Allen are forever linked. Allen was a member of the Boston Celtics team that faced Bryant in the NBA Finals twice in three years, then went on to amass six All-NBA Defense selections in seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 8

Austin Reaves Hilariously Explains Why He’s Looking Forward To Luka Doncic’s Minicamp In Slovenia

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will host a minicamp in Slovenia from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, and almost all of his teammates will be in attendance.

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.

Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / August 7

Ziaire Williams: ‘Super Surreal’ To Be Playing For Hometown Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed to improve their perimeter defense this offseason and one of the players they added was wing Ziaire Williams, who is coming off the best year of his career with the Brooklyn Nets.

Klay Thompson News / Lakers Nation / August 7

Mychal Thompson Trying To Get Klay Thompson To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do to finalize their roster for the 2026-27 season. Their biggest remaining need is a starting-caliber wing, as the team would currently have to start someone out of position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7