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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 26

Rob Pelinka says front office has had meetings with Bob Iger, Josh Kushner

For the second Media Day in a row, the Lakers are in the middle of a franchise sale that has left some things uncertain. They spent most of the last year “Dodgerizing” the franchise, only for that to be upended this summer with another sale.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 26

Jazz's Austin Ainge: Lakers' offer changed mind on Walker Kessler

The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler.

Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers' starting five won't be 'all white guys'

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Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / September 26

Rob Pelinka Doesn’t Rule Out Trade To Get Lakers Roster Down To 15 Players

With the start of the 2026-27 season just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, one more roster move will need to be made by general manager Rob Pelinka.

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Drew Timme News / Lakers Nation / September 26

Drew Timme Signing Training Camp Contract With Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers got some strong production from their two-way players last season with Drew Timme, in particular, getting legitimate opportunities in JJ Redick’s rotation.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Fadeaway World / September 26

Ex-Lakers Champion Thinks Austin Reaves Isn’t Good Enough To Be The 2nd Option On A Contender

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has taken major strides in recent years, but former NBA player Danny Green thinks he is still only good enough to be the third option on a contending team.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 26

Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol & More Lakers Tributes To Lawrence Tanter

It isn’t often that a PA announcer is such a vital and beloved member of any organization, but that was undoubtedly the case with the legendary Lawrence Tanter, who served in that role with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than 40 years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26

Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of organizational changes this offseason with the biggest obviously being Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Los Angeles Lakers Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers are basically starting over around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with only 42% of last season’s players coming back. LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26

JJ Redick: Cameron Carr Will Have Opportunities To Play For Lakers This Season

Much of the focus when looking at the Los Angeles Lakers roster has been on the free agency and trade additions that were made to fit alongside superstar Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 26

Rob Pelinka: Lakers Have ‘World’s Greatest Offensive Player’ In Luka Doncic

General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers moved in silence to land superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks back in February of 2025.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 26

JJ Redick Opens Up On Bronny James, Cameron Carr, And Adou Thiero’s Development

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the greatest track record in terms of developing youngsters in recent years, but head coach JJ Redick likes what he has seen from the three youngest players on his roster.

Drew Timme News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Former Lakers Player Drew Timme Set To Compete For Timberwolves’ Final Roster Spot

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme has reportedly signed a training camp deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to compete for the final roster spot.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

JJ Redick drops harsh reality on Luka Doncic rebuild that Lakers fans must accept

LOS ANGELES – With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, and Luka Doncic agreeing to a contract extension last offseason, the clock has officially begun in terms of the Los Angeles Lakers trying to build a title contender around their new franchise star.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 26

JJ Redick Has New Message for Bronny James Weeks After Lakers Star Was Given Ultimatum

Bronny James enters the 2026-27 season with a very different backdrop around him. The Lakers have added more competition in the backcourt. LeBron James is no longer in LA.

Rob Pelinka News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Rob Pelinka Explains Why Lakers Can’t Hoard High-Value Draft Picks Like Thunder, Spurs

Just days before the Lakers’ media day, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick held a separate press conference and spoke with reporters from several media organizations about the team’s upcoming season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 26

6′3″ Star Gets Welcomed by Luka Doncic With a Bloody Mouth as Slovenia Training Clips Emerge

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2026–27 NBA season following a major roster overhaul, the new cornerstone, Luka Doncic, took team bonding to a whole new level.

RJ Davis News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Spurs Sign RJ Davis, Set Camp Roster

The Spurs have put out a press release officially announcing their 21-man roster for training camp. In addition to the 20 players we already knew about, that group includes former UNC guard RJ Davis, who is listed as a camp invitee.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25

Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster

Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.

Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Lakers’ Pelinka Talks LeBron, Offseason, Kessler, Ownership, More

Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of training camp, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka expressed “gratitude” for the eight years that LeBron James spent with the franchise and said he was happy the star forward and the organization parted on good terms this offseason, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

JJ Redick jokes that Lakers’ starting 5 won’t be ‘all white guys’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick used Thursday’s season kickoff news conference to settle part of the starting-lineup debate and swat away a summer of jokes about the roster’s makeup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Lakers close LeBron chapter, embrace Luka-centered reset

The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster. Lakers president Rob Pelinka addressed both developments Thursday, expressing gratitude for James’ eight seasons in Los Angeles while declaring the organization’s offseason overhaul a success.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luka Doncic highlights a clear obsession as a Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025 just for the sake of stunning the basketball world. They did so with the goal of winning an NBA title, which the Slovenian superstar has yet to deliver to Tinseltown. Still, Doncic fully understands the mission that he seems obsessed with.