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J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 13
JJ Redick is a big fan of Chris Mañon: ‘We’re invested in his development’ 
During his Summer League debut in 2025, while playing for the Golden State Warriors, Chris Mañon recorded eight points, three rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist in 19 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 13
Jake LaRavia’s improved mindset, reworked jumper is paying big dividends early this preseason
Through three preseason outings, Jake LaRavia is shooting 6-of-11 (54.6%) beyond the arc. While an 11-shot sample is far too small to project any future success, LaRavia’s willingness to shoot is encouraging.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13
Lakers Unveil Court Design For 2026 Emirates NBA Cup
The Emirates NBA Cup enters its fourth season of existence in the 2026-27 campaign, and it has quickly become a staple of the league’s regular season calendar.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 13
Adou Thiero says Matisse Thybulle has been helping him improve defensively
Throughout his eight-year NBA career, Matisse Thybulle has been tasked with guarding all sorts of stars and offensive archetypes. His foremost traits defensively
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13
Austin Reaves Likes What Sandro Mamukelashvili With Bring To Lakers
Without a doubt one of, if not the biggest standout, for the Los Angeles Lakers during the preseason has been big man Sandro Mamukelashvili. The new Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
The lost art that’s going to be a game-changer for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
LOS ANGELES – The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason was to acquire a franchise center. They believe they’ve found one in Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Byron Scott issues challenge to Luka Doncic as he deems Lakers ‘not even close’ to Thunder, Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to enter a new era following LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, but former Lakers player and head coach Byron Scott believes the organization remains far behind the Western Conference’s top contenders.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 13
Walker Kessler Compares His Defensive Role On Lakers To Football Linebacker
Walker Kessler was back to being a full participant in practice on Sunday as he inches closer to making his Los Angeles Lakers preseason debut. The Lakers have huge expectations for Kessler this season after acquiring him in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 12
Austin Reaves Hints at Intriguing Possibility for Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili
The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the team’s new-look roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to host Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct.
Elgin Baylor News / Stadium Rant / October 12
Elgin Baylor’s NBA Legacy: 71 Points, A Finals Record And More
Elgin Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds during his NBA career, transforming expectations for a 6-foot-5 forward. The Los Angeles Lakers legend developed a distinctive scoring style built on midair adjustments, double-clutch finishes, and creative bank shots.
Quentin Grimes News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Quentin Grimes Reveals How He Celebrated Signing With Lakers
When it comes to their free agency signings, the biggest contract given out by the Los Angeles Lakers went to guard Quentin Grimes who signed a four-year, $60 million deal after spending the last couple years with the Philadelphia 76ers.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 12
JJ Redick Has Yet To Finalize Lakers’ Starting Lineup
One of the big stories going into training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers was which two players would be round out the team’s starting lineup on Opening Night.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Austin Reaves Coy About Potential New Shoe Deal
Back in 2023, as he was first beginning to come into his own as a core player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves signed his first signature shoe deal with Chinese brand Rigorer.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Olden Polynice Calls Luka Doncic A Great Offensive Player But A ‘High School’ Defender
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been criticized for his defense for much of his career, and former NBA player Olden Polynice still doesn’t see any improvement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 12
Maybe Bob Iger and Josh Kushner didn’t overpay for the Lakers after all?
In June 2025, the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter at a valuation of roughly $10 billion. Less than one year after he was officially confirmed by the NBA’s board of governors, Walter sold his share of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 billion valuation.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 12
Walker Kessler Returns To Full Practice; Eager To Make Lakers Preseason Debut
Walker Kessler was the big acquisition of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, but fans have yet to see him in action this preseason. Kessler injured his right pinky finger after jamming it on the backboard on a block attempt in practice.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers
Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade and giving the 7-foot-2 center a four-year deal worth nearly $130 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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