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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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 8
Phil Jackson Set to Join Exclusive Group of Lakers Legends
The Los Angeles Lakers have had many legendary players and coaches come through the organization over the franchise’s storied history, and some of those legends have been honored with statues outside of Crypto.com Arena in Star Plaza.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 8
Lakers announce statue for Phil Jackson, to be unveiled April 2027 
Another Lakers coaching legend will be given high honors by the Lakers. On Tuesday, the franchise announced that Phil Jackson would be the newest to be cast in proverbial bronze as he would receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / September 8
Lakers Announce Official Decision On Phil Jackson Statue
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that former head coach Phil Jackson will be honored during the 2026-27 season. Jackson had a 610-292 record with five championships during his 11 seasons with the Lakers, cementing his status as the most accomplished coach of his generation.
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 8
Lakers To Unveil Phil Jackson Statue On April 9
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a statue for legendary head coach Phil Jackson, that will be unveiled on April 9, 2027 outside of the Crypto.com Arena ahead of their contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 8
Luka Doncic Picks His Best On-Court Attribute
From the moment he stepped on to an NBA court, Luka Doncic has established himself as one of the best players the game has to offer. In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic put forth one of the best years of his career, leading the NBA in scoring and being named to his sixth All-NBA First Team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 8
Predicting The Lakers’ Starters’ Stat Lines For The 2026-27 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped starting lineup, with LeBron James gone and Luka Doncic now clearly at the franchise’s center. Los Angeles paid a significant price to acquire Walker Kessler, extended Austin Reaves, and added Quentin Grimes as part of a massive overhaul.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / September 8
Watch: Jarred Vanderbilt Releases Footage From Slovenia Trip
There haven’t been a ton of details to come out from the Los Angeles Lakers’ team bonding trip to Slovenia hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Some basic activities that the team took part in are known, but other than that things have been kept pretty quiet as the team has looked to grow closer and build chemistry ahead of the upcoming season.
Jaden Hardy News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 8
Can Jaden Hardy prove that he’s more than just salary ballast?
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.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 8
Danny Green Praises JJ Redick
The Los Angeles Lakers took a big risk in the summer of 2024 when they hired JJ Redick to be their head coach. He was only three years removed from his playing career, had only been an ESPN analyst and was the same age as the team’s best player in LeBron James.
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 / Lakers Nation / September 8
Sasha Vujacic Believes Sky Is Limit For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason drew mixed reactions due to the roster complete turnover, which stemmed from LeBron James’ departure. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka put together a team that he feels could help Luka Doncic lead this new era, returning the purple and gold to prominence.
Byron Scott News / Fadeaway World / September 8
Byron Scott Explains Why The Lakers Are Pretenders, Not Contenders
Former NBA player Byron Scott won three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, but he doesn’t see this current iteration of the team going all the way.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 8
Luka Doncic Chooses His Preferred Nickname
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of those basketball players who has multiple different nicknames. Some prefer to call him “Luka Magic,” others might go with “Luka Legend,” but what does Doncic himself prefer?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt surprises the internet with Slovenia trip video
When the day comes for Jarred Vanderbilt to retire from the NBA, perhaps he could pursue a career in filmmaking. Vanderbilt, who will enter his ninth season, released a video of the Los Angeles Lakers’ team-building trip to Slovenia last month.
Bronny James receives tough Lakers future update as LeBron James’ departure reshapes his path
Bronny James is facing a difficult challenge with the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers left his son without his father alongside him for the first time in his NBA career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 8
Lakers’ Scapegoat Revealed as Potential Bulls Trade Could Force Rob Pelinka to Cut Roster
Rob Pelinka made eight new additions around Luka Doncic. But the new Los Angeles Lakers, who are now younger and more athletic, have one problem before the season kicks off.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 7
Danny Green says Lakers players can feel ownership uncertainty
The Lakers’ ownership drama isn’t happening entirely above the players’ heads. At least not according to Danny Green. Green, the former Lakers guard who now works as an analyst for Spectrum SportsNet, believes players notice when there is uncertainty surrounding the people running the franchise.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 7
Former Lakers Champion Sees Something Different in Luka Doncic
After a massive roster overhaul and the departure of LeBron James, the new-look Los Angeles Lakers embark on a trip overseas for a minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic, with the superstar guard fitting the bill.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 7
Trevor Ariza Describes How He And Kobe Bryant Became ‘Inseparable’
Kobe Bryant played with a ton of different teammates during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and of course, he became closer with some than others.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 7
Luka Doncic Picks Lakers Teammate He Would Switch Lives With For 1 Day
Luka Doncic can look around at the Los Angeles Lakers roster and see plenty of new faces. There are nine players that were not on last year’s team, with the franchise completely resetting around Doncic in the offseason.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / September 7
Sandro Mamukelashvili Excited For Lakers Season After Gelling During Minicamp
The Los Angeles Lakers brought their new-look roster to Slovenia — funded and led by Luka Doncic — for a minicamp to help build early chemistry. The entire roster — minus rookie Cam Carr — flew out to Ljubljana for the event, with nearly the entire team coming from the United States.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 6
Bronny James sees role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
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,
Collin Sexton News / Hoops Rumors / September 5
‘Opportunity To Win’ Attracted Collin Sexton To Lakers
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.
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