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Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki Share Heartfelt Messages Following Don Nelson’s Passing

The NBA was struck by tragedy earlier today as legendary head coach Don Nelson passed away at the age of 86. After a phenomenal career as a player and a head coach, earning him a place in the Hall of Fame, Nelson left behind one of the most memorable legacies in league history.

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Shaquille O’Neal Dismisses LeBron James’ Status as a Lakers Great

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made his stance on LeBron James’ place among Los Angeles Lakers greats pretty clear, and it isn’t the endorsement James might have hoped for.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / August 9

Former Los Angeles Lakers Forward Has Died

The Los Angeles Lakers family joins the basketball world in mourning the loss of Don Nelson, who passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the age of 86, surrounded by his loved ones.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 9

Walker Kessler hints at a unique off-court battle with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Walker Kessler has revealed he wants to settle an unusual debate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp, with Doncic inviting teammates over as part of a wider team bonding trip.

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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.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Austin Reaves Looking Forward To Team Bonding In Slovenia

Austin Reaves now finds himself as a foundation-building block alongside Luka Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers. After originally going undrafted, he quickly propelled himself into an offensive engine and it led to him getting rewarded with a four-year, $180 million contract.

Luka Doncic News / The Spun / August 9

Luka Doncic Saddened By Death Of Legendary NBA Head Coach

Luka Doncic is saddened by the death of a legendary NBA head coach on Sunday. The NBA community is mourning the death of longtime head coach Don Nelson.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Shaquille O’Neal Takes Shot At Former Lakers Center Deandre Ayton

Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Zach Lowe Says Lakers Are ‘Trapped’ After Overpaying For Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers went all-out for Walker Kessler this offseason, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says they are now trapped. Lowe named Kessler as one of the 10 players facing the most pressure next season on The Zach Lowe Show, and explained the predicament the Lakers now find themselves in.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9

NBA 2K27 Reveals Where Lakers’ Walker Kessler Ranks Among Elite Shot-Blockers

Ahead of the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, the popular video game franchise, which has spanned over two decades, has been dropping breadcrumbs about

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Ziaire Williams Excited To Reunite With High School Teammate Bronny James

Ziaire Williams was a buy-low signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he possesses the capabilities to be a talented 3-and-D player. And there is no better way to showcase his skills than back home in California.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / August 9

Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves

What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?

Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option

Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade

Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut

The 'Active 200 3-pointer seasons' quiz

Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers

Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Luka Doncic Among Top 10 Ball-Handlers In NBA 2K27

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

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

Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question

Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7