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Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 2
Dalton Knecht fighting to secure spot with Lakers
Dalton Knecht entered Lakers training camp looking for a spot in JJ Redick’s rotation. He may have to secure his spot on the roster first. Los Angeles currently has 16 players on standard contracts and can carry only 15 into the regular season.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / October 2
Jake LaRavia: This Is Best Training Camp I’ve Been Part Of
Jake LaRavia worked his way into a consistent rotation spot in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. However, he struggled mightily, particularly with his shooting, down the stretch and into the postseason, ultimately being mostly phased out by the end of the Lakers’ playoff run.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 2
Lakers Name Lawrence Tanter’s Successor as Public Address Announcer
After 43 years of Lawrence Tanter being the public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, the storied NBA franchise will have a new voice courtside. The longtime public address announcer recently passed away after retiring following the end of the 2025-26 NBA season.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 2
Collin Sexton has been watching Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley clips to improve defensively 
Since being drafted in 2018, Collin Sexton has proven himself as a very talented offensive player with his speed, tenacity, finishing and outside shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Rumor: Lakers player identified as ‘odd man out’ ahead of roster cuts
The Los Angeles Lakers could soon be bidding goodbye to a former first-round pick. According to the California Post’s Khobi Price, Dalton Knecht has emerged as a potential cut casualty in Los Angeles, as the 2026-27 NBA season nears.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / October 2
Jarred Vanderbilt Already Teaching New Teammates What It Means To Play For Lakers
Much of the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers has been on all of the new faces the franchise added to the roster this offseason such as Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 2
What does an ideal Lakers preseason look like?
Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the final score doesn’t matter.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / October 2
Adou Thiero Understands Importance Of Health For Development
Second-year forward Adou Thiero was one of the players who was singled out by Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the outstanding development he has made this offseason.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 2
Gilbert Arenas Reveals Why LeBron James’ Absence Could Help Bronny James
Gilbert Arenas thinks LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers could ultimately be one of the best things for Bronny James to develop as a player, allowing the younger James to play consistently without the feeling of pressure created by his father’s presence.
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 / Lakers Nation / October 2
Lakers Media Day: Luka Doncic ‘Really Wanted’ Walker Kessler This Summer
This offseason was all about building the roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and it is no secret that finding a big-time center to pair with him was a top priority.
Jake Laravia News / Fadeaway World / October 2
Jake LaRavia Explains Why Lakers’ 2026 Training Camp Is The Best He’s Experienced
After an offseason teeming with trade and free agent activity, the Los Angeles Lakers entered their training camp with a clear goal of building the chemistry and conditioning to embrace their new playing style.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / October 2
Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively
The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be. Nasty. Defensively, anyway. Kessler came away from the Lakers’ first training camp practice feeling awfully good about what he saw, particularly from the team’s revamped group of defenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 2
Lakers Announce Successor After Lawrence Tanter’s Sudden Death
The smooth baritone of Lawrence Tanter was irreplaceable. But after he had retired a few months before his passing, the Los Angeles Lakers were going to appoint the new PA announcer any day now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 1
Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr
Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about.
Ziaire Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Ziaire Williams opens up on real comfort level with Lakers role
Ziaire Williams, after spending two seasons with the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets, will get a chance to play competitive basketball this season for the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a veteran minimum contract this offseason.
Jake Laravia News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Lakers’ Jake LaRavia sends bold warning about LA’s defense
Jake LaRavia is one of the few Lakers wings who survived the roster overhaul, which gives his read on the defense some weight. Asked how the group looks different beyond the addition of Walker Kessler, he did not hedge.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Notable update emerges on Luka Doncic’s weight
Luka Doncic’s body transformation appears to be complete. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar Doncic is now down to the same weight range that he was when he was a rookie, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported this week.
Matisse Thybulle News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 1
Lakers’ Matisse Thybulle Turning Heads With One Standout Trait
One of the most underrated signings the Los Angeles Lakers made over the summer was bringing in defensive-minded wing Matisse Thybulle. With one-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart deciding to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency, the Lakers lost their best perimeter defender, who is not easy to replace.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Lakers Hire Derrin Horton To Succeed Lawrence Tanter As Public Address Announcer
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Derrin Horton as the team’s new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. “Horton will succeed the late Lawrence Tanter whose unmistakable voice served as the soundtrack to Lakers basketball for the past 43 seasons,” the Lakers said in a press release.
Dalton Knecht News / Fadeaway World / October 1
Lakers Could Waive Dalton Knecht If They Fail To Find Trade
Dalton Knecht’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers could be nearing an unexpected end, with the former first-round pick reportedly in danger of being waived if the team cannot find a trade partner.
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.
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 / 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.
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