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On YouTubeAustin 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.
Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / September 29
LA Lakers star says he has deliberately gained weight in the offseason, the opposite of Luka Doncic
One of the major stories of the NBA offseason was Luka Doncic shedding weight. JJ Redick’s exit interviews after the LA Lakers‘ NBA Playoff defeat warned the players to get into shape.
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.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 29
LeBron James breaks silence on Luka Doncic’s body transformation, ‘I probably won’t even…’
Luka Doncic’s body transformation has gotten a lot of attention ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 NBA season. Luka Doncic committed himself to his fitness and got into terrific shape ahead of Slovenia’s EuroBasket tournament.
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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 / Athlon Sports / September 29
LeBron James Makes Exciting Personal Announcement on Monday
The NBA season is just around the corner, and on Monday, teams across the league held their annual media day—which for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James marked his 23rd.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 29
LeBron James Focused on Present Amid Questions About Future
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Before LeBron James played in a game or even participated in a practice in his 23rd NBA season, the NBA's career scoring leader addressed a series of questions Monday at the Los Angeles Lakers' media day that will certainly follow him throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 29
The Lakers’ stars are excited to not have Marcus Smart defending them anymore 
One of the biggest acquisitions the Lakers made this season was signing Marcus Smart. It’s no secret that the Lakers had defensive struggles last season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 29
New Lakers Signing Predicted to ‘Shock’ League This Season
The Los Angeles Lakers got their much-needed center over the offseason in DeAndre Ayton, and Paolo Mariano of ClutchPoints believes the former No. 1 overall pick is due for a breakout season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 29
LA Lakers trade target admits he is ‘a little frustrated’ with current contract situation
The Los Angeles Lakers have big expectations for the upcoming year. While all of the attention has been on LeBron James‘ future, the team is focused on winning a championship.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / September 29
Adou Thiero Not Yet Cleared But Recovery Timeline Is On Schedule
The Los Angeles Lakers will be back on the floor sooner than later as the start of training camp and preseason is this week. After a longer offseason following their playoff elimination, several members on the roster took the summer to work on their bodies and games.
Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / September 29
Lakers Media Day: Jaxson Hayes Added ‘Healthy Weight’ To His Body This Offseason
Following the trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team became light at center with Jaxson Hayes basically being the lone option at the position.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / September 29
Lakers Media Day: Rui Hachimura Discusses Preference To Be In Starting Lineup
With the offseason additions the Los Angeles Lakers made, there have been some questions about what the starting lineup for this team will be this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / September 29
LeBron James not waiting on second son to reach NBA
LeBron James played with son Bronny James last season in an historic first in basketball history, but the future Hall of Famer is not looking to prolong his career to play with his second son, Bryce.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / September 29
LeBron James Names Two Advisors for His Retirement Decision
The legend of LeBron James speaks for itself. The first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft out of high school, 22 years in the NBA, 21 All-Star Game appearances, four NBA titles, four MVP awards and the league's all-time leading scorer.
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 / Athlon Sports / September 29
LeBron James Reveals Decision on Playing With Bryce James in the NBA
LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season after exercising his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2024–25 campaign, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds across 70 appearances, reaffirming that he remains one of the league’s most reliable players even at 40 years old.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 29
Lakers Notes: LA Makes Roster Moves, Hall of Famer Takes Shot at Luka Doncic, Starting Lineup Decisions
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the start of NBA training camp by filling out the roster with Exhibit-10 deals. Forward Anton Watson and guard Nate Williams signed one-year guaranteed deals.
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
J.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / September 28
The Sophomore Test: Top 3 Challenges for JJ Redick’s Year 2
When JJ Redick was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, a lot of people were quick to judge him. Even Redick addressed the fact that he has no experience and is a former podcaster during his first introductory press conference.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / September 26
Lakers committing to long-term continuity with latest contract extension
The move signaled the team's commitment to long-term continuity.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 25
Lakers extending HC JJ Redick's contract is an unnecessary risk
On Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka unexpectedly announced that the franchise had extended Redick's contract one year after he signed a four-year, $32M deal.
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