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On YouTubeJ.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: JJ Redick Reveals Biggest Regret From Timberwolves Series
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day tips off the hugely important 2025-26 NBA campaign for the purple and gold. This is Luka Doncic’s first full season in L.A., JJ Redick’s second and potentially LeBron James’ last, although the latter remains to be seen.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: LeBron James Discusses Plan For Training Camp
When LeBron James takes the floor for the first time in the 2025-26 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, he’ll make history as the first player ever to play in 23 NBA campaigns.
The '2025-26 NBA head coaches' quiz
How many of the 30 NBA head coaches at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history
Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 30
Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart had very different answers about being in the starting lineup this season 
While head coach JJ Redick tried to play coy about not giving much thought to his starting lineup heading into training camp, the Lakers realistically have four of the five spots accounted for.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: Deandre Ayton Embracing Pressure Of ‘Biggest Opportunity’ Of Career
As a former No.1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton’s career looks underwhelming on paper but he has chance to write a new chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: Marcus Smart Excited To Be Back On Big Stage
The Los Angeles Lakers needed a boost on defense and they might have gotten a major one when they signed Marcus Smart to a two-year deal in free agency.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 30
Lakers Notes: LA Makes Big Signing, LeBron James Talks Retirement, Bronny Surprised LeBron’s Still Going
The Los Angeles Lakers held their media day on Monday, signaling the beginning of the season's preparations. The Lakers also signed Nick Smith Jr., a former top pick by the Charlotte Hornets, to a two-way deal.
Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / September 30
Luka Doncic Explains Quitting Basketball to Get Fit
All eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the new NBA season, and for good reason. Nobody could have predicted that Luka would be anything but a Mav for life.
Nick Smith Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 30
Have Lakers unearthed another under-the-radar gem?
The Lakers may have found their next development project in a former first-round pick who recently joined the franchise on a two-way contract.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Lakers Media Day: LeBron James Emphasizes Contract Status Won’t Impact Performance In 2025-26 Season
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day signals the start of the upcoming 2025-26 season, a historic one for LeBron James who will be playing for a league-record 23rd season.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 30
Austin Reaves Explains Decision To Decline Contract Extension From Lakers
Ever since Austin Reaves signed his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023, it was clear that it was a bargain deal for one of the best young players in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 30
LeBron James Confesses Jealousy From Son Bronny After Excluding Him From Retirement Decision
Last year, it was Bronny James’s rookie year. The historic achievement of his career was not a bucket but a moment with his dad, LeBron James. The 20-year-old
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Lakers begin another season waiting on LeBron James’ word
When LeBron James wrapped up his Lakers media day interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Chris McGee tossed him a simple, almost playful question. “See you at next year’s media day?” McGee asked, via the Los Angeles Times.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29
Luka Doncic reveals leadership plan for 1st preseason with Lakers
LOS ANGELES – One of the bigger storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter training camp is that this is Luka Doncic’s first preseason with the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 30
Austin Reaves Calls Out LeBron James’ Golfing Skills While Providing Analysis On Bronny
A lot of NBA players end up catching the golf bug once they try it out. The pace may be slower, but the competitive edge is still there, and it provides a platform for some players to thrive in a sport other than basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 29
Lakers Believe 6’8″ Wing is in Line for Breakout Season
One of the many storylines that emerged during Lakers Media Day was the addition of Jake LaRavia. The 23-year-old wing was LA’s first free agent signing when the gates opened on June 30, and the buzz around his potential has grown with camp on the horizon.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29
Why Deandre Ayton feels like a ‘wounded animal’ ahead of 2025-26 season
LOS ANGELES – Coming into the offseason, one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most obvious needs was a starting center. While Jaxson Hayes filled in admirably following the Anthony Davis trade, the playoffs showed he is more suited to being a reserve center.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 29
Austin Reaves Would Love to Spend Entire Career With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves recently expressed his desire to stay with the Lakers for the remainder of his career. “Being undrafted and this being my first home, there’s not many people in the league anymore that stay somewhere for their full career,” Reaves said, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 29
5 Biggest Takeaways From Lakers’ Media Day
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ media day has always been a big deal. Fans, analysts, and franchises alike wait to see the stars speak their minds about what’s to come next, as it is the first actual look at a team before the season officially kicks off.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 29
Lakers Add Young Sharpshooter on Two-Way Contract
The Lakers filled their final two-way contract spot ahead of Monday’s media day, bringing in 21-year-old guard Nick Smith Jr. The former first-round pick enters his third year in the league with plenty of potential as a three-level scorer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Austin Reaves Admits Concern About Lakers Future After Rejecting Jeanie Buss & Rob Pelinka
The most talked about Los Angeles Lakers star this summer has not been LeBron James or Luka Doncic. It has been the team’s talented shooting guard, Austin Reaves.
Austin Reaves News / Sneakers on SI / September 29
Austin Reaves Unveils 3rd Signature Sneaker on Lakers Media Day
The Los Angeles Lakers host their annual media day today, and Austin Reaves is using the highly publicized event to debut his third signature basketball shoe with Rigorer: the Rigorer AR3.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / September 29
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future in question heading into camp
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future is already under the microscope — and training camp hasn’t even tipped off. Once viewed as a promising young scorer, Knecht is now a trade candidate before his second season even begins.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 28
Lakers waive Kylor Kelley ahead of training camp
The Lakers made a minor roster move ahead of camp, waiving center Kylor Kelley, per the NBA’s official transaction log. Kelley had joined Los Angeles on
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