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Lakers Announce Phil Jackson Statue To Commemorate Iconic Championship Runs

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Exclusive: Ziaire Williams Talks Lakers Role, Slovenia Minicamp and Annual Basketball Camp

After spending the last two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, veteran forward Ziaire Williams is coming home to play for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, signing a one-year deal with the team to join forces with Luka Doncic and company.

Adou Thiero News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 8

What is Adou Thiero’s path into the rotation?

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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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

NBA News / HITC / September 8

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.

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