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Sandro Mamukelashvili News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30
Why Sandro Mamukelashvili relishes ‘connector’ role in Lakers debut season
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
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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
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.
Los Angeles Lakers 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
LeBron James departing the Los Angeles Lakers to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an interesting storyline to watch out for in L.A. – his son, Bronny, navigating life in the league without his father.
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.
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