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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 12
'It Doesn’t Matter': Austin Reaves Backs 27-Year-Old Teammate to Run Point Over Luka Doncic as Lakers Start Life Without LeBron
The Lakers are starting a season without LeBron James for the first time since 2018. Luka Doncic is the face of the franchise now. Austin Reaves is his second fiddle.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / October 11
JJ Redick Addresses Lakers’ ‘Disjointed’ Starting Lineup Dilemma Amid Injury Issues
The Lakers are set to face the Warriors twice in the next three games, once in the preseason and again on the regular-season opener in less than two weeks.
Walker Kessler News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Walker Kessler Opens Up On ‘Frustrating’ Finger Injury And Defensive Role In Lakers’ Rotation
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an interesting run through preseason thus far. With a 2-1 record following their 114-110 win over the Sacramento Kings, the Purple and Gold seem to be in a good place.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11
Why new Lakers forward can’t contain excitement playing with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers are still juggling their rotation in the midst of preseason and training camp, one player who has locked down his spot is sixth-year forward Sandro Mamukelashvili.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Troy Brown Jr. Recalls Awkward Lakers Locker Room Moment When LeBron James And Russell Westbrook Disagreed
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. has opened up about an uncomfortable locker room moment involving LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, revealing how the two superstars delivered conflicting messages to their teammates during a difficult stretch of the 2022-23 NBA season.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 11
Luka Doncic Pleased With Lakers’ Defense In Preseason
Luka Doncic is arguably the No. 1 believer in this new-look Los Angeles Lakers roster. He was in close collaboration with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick in constructing how things would look without LeBron James.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Lakers Could Trade Jaden Hardy For Bilal Coulibaly Or Justin Champagnie, Per Insider
The Los Angeles Lakers could already be looking to move Jaden Hardy just three months after acquiring the 24-year-old guard from the Washington Wizards.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 11
JJ Redick Details Keys To Lakers’ Lineups Without Walker Kessler
Through three games, the Los Angeles Lakers have not seen Walker Kessler in preseason action due to a finger injury. With only two exhibition games remaining, the hope for head coach JJ Redick is to have his full roster available for one of them, although it remains to be seen if that will be the case.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 11
Kevon Looney: Lakers Have ‘Utmost Confidence’ In Luka Doncic
With LeBron James departing in free agency, Luka Doncic is now the unquestioned leader of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is acting as such. Doncic organized a minicamp in his home country of Slovenia for the entire team, giving them an opportunity to get to know each other and build chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 11
Luka Doncic Believes Lakers Have ‘Very Deep’ Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have seen some encouraging things through their first three preseason games after overhauling the roster this offseason. Notably, Luka Doncic looks to be in great shape once again and ready to lead a new era of Lakers basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 11
Luka Doncic Makes Surprising Admission About Being One Of The NBA’s Biggest Superstars
Luka Doncic is one of the biggest superstars in the NBA, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard has made a surprising admission about the eyes that come with his success.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 10
JJ Redick provides injury updates on Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton 
After a mostly exciting week of preseason games, the biggest question for the Lakers largely center around the health of some of the top players, namely Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 10
Sandro Mamukelashvili Opens Up On Playing With Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves
After losing LeBron James this summer, along with several key members of their supporting cast, the Los Angeles Lakers are being overlooked by much of the NBA community.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Why Luka Doncic makes Kevon Looney feel like Lakers can beat anyone
Veteran center Kevon Looney didn’t hold back in explaining what Luka Doncic does for the Los Angeles Lakers, even in the preseason. Without LeBron James, Doncic’s determined to have a bounce-back season in 2026-27.
Jake Laravia News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 10
Lakers' Jake LaRavia Opens Up About Major Change Behind Impressive Preseason
Toward the end of last season, one Los Angeles Lakers player whose role changed significantly due to struggles on the basketball floor was Jake LaRavia.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 10
Derek Fisher names player who can fix the LA Lakers’ bench unit
LA Lakers legend Derek Fisher believes the team’s free-agent signing, Sandro Mamukelashvili, is the player who can reignite the team’s bench unit. Last season, the team struggled when key players like Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, or LeBron James went to the bench.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 10
Warriors signing Brandin Podziemski to massive contract extension
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski.
Nick Young News / EssentiallySports / October 10
'I Still Call Him a Snitch': Nick Young Reopens Feud With D’Angelo Russell Over Exposing His Cheating Scandal
Nick Young still has not forgotten what happened between him and D’Angelo Russell in 2016. Nearly a decade after their Los Angeles Lakers locker-room controversy made headlines, he continues to hold D-Lo responsible.
Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / October 10
Lakers face instant reality check on expensive Walker Kessler gamble
The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes this season, but with the Western Conference packing an even stronger collective punch now, there is not a path to success for the franchise if its key players are not fully healthy.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 9
JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team
JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early.
Jeanie Buss News / Yardbarker / October 7
Buss siblings push back on Jeanie Buss as Lakers sale nears NBA vote
Five of Jerry Buss' six children filed their formal opposition in court on Wednesday to Jeanie Buss' petition to stop the sale of the family trust's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Draymond Green explains why Dalton Knecht has struggled with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have to cut one player on a guaranteed deal before opening night, and all signs point to Dalton Knecht being the odd man out.
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