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Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / August 10

Matisse Thybulle Among Highest-Rated Players For Steals In NBA 2K27

Finding low-risk, high-reward signings is difficult in today’s NBA. But the Los Angeles Lakers may have found one in Matisse Thybulle, as he ranks among the best defenders in the league when healthy.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 10

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors

The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.

Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 10

Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic Among NBA Players With Most ‘Loss Shares’ Over The Last 10 Seasons

One of the most commonly used metrics in NBA discourse is “Win Shares,” as it estimates how much credit goes to individual players for team success. It is viewed as one of the better player evaluation metrics, and someone has now interestingly flipped it.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / August 10

Shaquille O’Neal Dismisses LeBron James’ Status as a Lakers Great

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made his stance on LeBron James’ place among Los Angeles Lakers greats pretty clear, and it isn’t the endorsement James might have hoped for.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki Share Heartfelt Messages Following Don Nelson’s Passing

The NBA was struck by tragedy earlier today as legendary head coach Don Nelson passed away at the age of 86. After a phenomenal career as a player and a head coach, earning him a place in the Hall of Fame, Nelson left behind one of the most memorable legacies in league history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / August 9

Former Los Angeles Lakers Forward Has Died

The Los Angeles Lakers family joins the basketball world in mourning the loss of Don Nelson, who passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the age of 86, surrounded by his loved ones.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 9

Walker Kessler hints at a unique off-court battle with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Walker Kessler has revealed he wants to settle an unusual debate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp, with Doncic inviting teammates over as part of a wider team bonding trip.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Austin Reaves Looking Forward To Team Bonding In Slovenia

Austin Reaves now finds himself as a foundation-building block alongside Luka Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers. After originally going undrafted, he quickly propelled himself into an offensive engine and it led to him getting rewarded with a four-year, $180 million contract.

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.

Luka Doncic News / The Spun / August 9

Luka Doncic Saddened By Death Of Legendary NBA Head Coach

Luka Doncic is saddened by the death of a legendary NBA head coach on Sunday. The NBA community is mourning the death of longtime head coach Don Nelson.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Shaquille O’Neal Takes Shot At Former Lakers Center Deandre Ayton

Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Zach Lowe Says Lakers Are ‘Trapped’ After Overpaying For Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers went all-out for Walker Kessler this offseason, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says they are now trapped. Lowe named Kessler as one of the 10 players facing the most pressure next season on The Zach Lowe Show, and explained the predicament the Lakers now find themselves in.

Walker Kessler News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 9

NBA 2K27 Reveals Where Lakers’ Walker Kessler Ranks Among Elite Shot-Blockers

Ahead of the release of NBA 2K27 on Sept. 4, the popular video game franchise, which has spanned over two decades, has been dropping breadcrumbs about

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Ziaire Williams Excited To Reunite With High School Teammate Bronny James

Ziaire Williams was a buy-low signing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he possesses the capabilities to be a talented 3-and-D player. And there is no better way to showcase his skills than back home in California.

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / August 9

Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves

What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?

Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option

Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade

Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut

The 'Active 200 3-pointer seasons' quiz

Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers

Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9

Luka Doncic Among Top 10 Ball-Handlers In NBA 2K27

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the most unguardable 1-on-1 players in the NBA today. There are plenty of highlights from throughout his career of Doncic embarrassing defenders with his elite ball handling, usually leading to a stepback 3-pointer that feels like a guarantee to go down.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 9

Lakers Risk Losing Austin Reaves After Signing Luka Doncic’s Preferred Star, Predicts Analyst

Luka Doncic told the front office of his ‘desire’ to have Austin Reaves as his backcourt partner. The Los Angeles Lakers offered the four-year $185 million extension, and now the new era begins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Zach Lowe reveals how Walker Kessler could ‘trap’ Lakers into Austin Reaves trade

Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 8

Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade

Thompson still has one year left in the three-year, $50 million pact he signed to join the Mavericks.

Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option

Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question

Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Cameron Carr News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 8

Lakers Executive’s Bold Cameron Carr Quote Should Excite Fans

The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise not known for embracing young players, with the 17-time NBA champions always seeking to accelerate their path to becoming a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference by trading for proven stars and superstars, such as Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Report: Notable Lakers player is in danger of being cut

A former first-round draft pick may be living on borrowed time in Los Angeles. Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is in danger of being cut by the team, veteran NBA writer Jovan Buha reported this week.