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Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart To Make Preseason Debuts Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway through their preseason slate having played three of six games and to this point, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart have not yet suited up.

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Dalton Knecht names the toughest defender on the LA Lakers roster and how he’s helping him

Dalton Knecht hasn’t been able to find his footing with the Los Angeles Lakers. At last season’s NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and their 2031 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for 7-foot center Mark Williams.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 13

Luka Doncic To Make Preseason Debut Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway through their preseason slate having played three of six games and to this point, Luka Doncic has not yet suited up.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 13

Former LeBron James Teammate Pressures Lakers Star to Retire After Latest Injury News

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has received tons of speculation regarding his future this offseason. From whether or not he will be with the Lakers, to even still playing the game of basketball, The King has dealt with just about every rumor this summer.

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LeBron James gets candid on relationship and parenthood with Savannah · Sporting News

Caught on mic: Draymond Green trolls Knecht over failed trade · Sporting News

Lakers get disappointing Dalton Knecht trade news · Sporting News

Lakers may part with Austin Reaves, acquire $175 million Eastern Conference All-Star, per report · Sporting News

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13

Austin Reaves Speaks To Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers Roster

While Luka Doncic and LeBron James have yet to suit up this preseason, and the latter won’t at all, the other Los Angeles Lakers players have gotten the opportunity to build chemistry together.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Has Been Best Offensive Player In Lakers Practices But Ceiling Will Depend On Defensive Improvement

With some key players out, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave second-year guard Dalton Knecht a start in Sunday night’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Austin Reaves reacts to JJ Redick’s Jamal Crawford comparison

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks highly of guard Austin Reaves. So much so that Redick decided to bring up the name of a former player to make a comparison between him and Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 13

Austin Reaves ‘Good’ After Leaving Game Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first win of the preseason on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors with guard Austin Reaves leading the way.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

JJ Redick calls out ‘obsessive’ reporters for ‘harping’ on preseason schedule

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has plenty on his hands this preseason. He is navigating the status of LeBron James, who will miss the start of the season due to injury.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13

LeBron James Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Dennis Schroder Makes Hall Of Fame

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a ton of teammates throughout his NBA career. Some were fellow superstars while others that he built a connection with were role players and one of the better ones in his time with the Lakers was point guard Dennis Schroder.