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LOS ANGELES – Coming into training camp, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was sure of who three of his five starters were going to be. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler will be in the starting lineup, with the other two spots up for grabs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'They Annoy the Hell Out of Me': Austin Reaves Opens Up About New Lakers Teammates With Warning to Opponents

Austin Reaves has found an unusual problem at Lakers training camp: the team’s new defensive additions are making practice miserable for him. After two

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Buddy Hield News / Fadeaway World / September 30

The Reason Lakers Turned Down Buddy Hield Trade This Offseason

If there’s one category of players the Lakers were looking for this summer, it was shooters. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to lead the franchise for years to come, GM Rob Pelinka knew that he needed to surround them with the necessary support, particularly on the perimeter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30

Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Two standout players emerge

LOS ANGELES — The offseason is where rosters are formed and expectations form. Training camp is where the process to meet those goals begins, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been putting in the work through the first two days.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 30

Austin Reaves Impressed With Lakers’ Defensive Personnel

Through the first two days of training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been a lot of talk about how much they expect their defense to improve the season.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch

The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15. You can probably see where this is headed. Los Angeles has explored

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Lakers reportedly explored a surprising trade this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers made a ton of moves this offseason, with the biggest one being the acquisition of Walker Kessler in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz.

Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30

Jake LaRavia had a summer of reflection after struggles last season

The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly

Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn’t need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there. Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic during the Lakers’ first training camp practice, providing an early glimpse at a combination Los Angeles hopes will become considerably more familiar this season, according to Lakers Nation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

ClutchPoints insider suggests Bulls center as intriguing Lakers 2-for-1 trade target

The Los Angeles Lakers recently held their media day as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Lakers have several new faces in the mix, including newly acquired center Walker Kessler, whom the team signed and traded for from the Utah Jazz.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / September 30

Walker Kessler: Lakers Can Be ‘Nasty’ Team Defensively

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to play a game with their new-look roster, leaving speculation and prior performance as the only way to evaluate the team.

Quentin Grimes News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30

Quentin Grimes is focused on getting back to his defensive roots

Years ago, when Quentin Grimes was a member of the New York Knicks, he broke into their rotation — and subsequently, their starting lineup — by being a physical on-ball defender who glued himself to offensive stars and effectively fought over screens.

Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Lakers turned down chance for Buddy Hield trade before recent moves

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on an opportunity to acquire veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield before the guard changed teams multiple times this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 30

Luka Doncic ‘Sad’ To See LeBron James Leave Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have many new faces surrounding Luka Doncic on this season’s roster. But in order to make room for all those new players, the Lakers had to say goodbye to most of their major contributors from last season’s second-round team.

Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Habit / September 30

Dalton Knecht is officially running out of time as Lakers' training camp battle looms

The Los Angeles Lakers' training camp hasn't even begun, but they already have a roster battle brewing. The Lakers have 16 players under contract but just 15 roster spots.

Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 30

Lakers Media Day: Ziaire Williams Looking Forward To Contributing To A Winning Team

One of the more intriguing players the Los Angeles Lakers added this summer was wing Ziaire Williams. The five-year veteran fits the bill as the type of 3-and-D wing the Lakers covet around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he still has plenty of room to grow at just 25 years old.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / September 30

JJ Redick Shares His Three Goals For Lakers’ Training Camp

The Los Angeles Lakers began training camp before the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday, and head coach JJ Redick liked what he saw from his players on day one.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 30

‘We have a lot…’ New Los Angeles Lakers star makes ‘nasty defensive team’ claim

The Los Angeles Lakers added Walker Kessler to be the defensive anchor. The big man thinks this team has what it takes to truly be tough to score against.

J.J. Redick News / EssentiallySports / September 30

JJ Redick Breaks Silence After Longtime NBA Coach Leaves Lakers Assistant Job

The Los Angeles Lakers will be down one more veteran going into this season. Head coach JJ Redick spoke with media members following Tuesday’s training camp practice to address a notable departure on his bench.

Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right

The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract.

Quentin Grimes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Quentin Grimes eagerly anticipating ‘great’ responsibility with Lakers

LOS ANGELES – During a preseason press conference last week, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would be three of the five starters on opening night when they face off against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29

Lakers' Bronny James faces unforgiving spotlight with LeBron safety net gone

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J.R. Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former Los Angeles Lakers Champion Has Been Arrested

For Los Angeles Lakers fans, J.R. Smith is still the sharpshooter who arrived late in the 2019-20 season and helped close out a title in the Orlando bubble.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 29

LA Lakers star says he hit ‘mental lapse’ last season and could not recover

After a torrid 2025-26 NBA season where he performed well below expectations, one Los Angeles Lakers star has candidly opened up on his struggles. The Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal in 2025.