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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / October 5
Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? Where to Watch Lakers vs Warriors Preseason Game
After a long and dramatic offseason, the NBA is back in action. The regular season is just a couple of weeks away, and the preseason is right here. Tonight, two heavyweights, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, are set to lock horns at the Chase Center.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 5
Bronny James Gets Honest on 1-for-12 Shooting Performance in Lakers Preseason Opener
The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 preseason began with an unceremonious double-digit defeat to a Phoenix Suns squad almost no one expects to make the 2026 postseason.
Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Lakers Media Day: Adou Thiero Willing To Play In G League
An enticing prospect coming into this season for the Los Angeles Lakers is Adou Thiero. L.A. traded up twice in the second round to draft him at No. 36, meaning the front office was bought in on Thiero’s talent.
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Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 5
Lakers' Deandre Ayton Sends Message After 1-Point Performance in Preseason Opener
In his first-ever game with the Los Angeles Lakers, a 103-81 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert on Friday, newly signed starting center Deandre Ayton failed to make a major splash.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To Find Ways To Get Deandre Ayton Involved Offensively
In Friday’s preseason opener, the Los Angeles Lakers encountered plenty of struggles on both sides of the floor. That was particularly the case for new center Deandre Ayton, who did not find a flow offensively and only got two shot attempts to finish with one point.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 5
Lakers' LeBron James Gifts Popular Streamer $200,000 Watch
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is one of the richest people in the world. He has made a ton of money over the course what what will now be his 23-year NBA career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 5
When Shooting Coach Kevin Eastman Revealed 18-Year-Old LeBron James’ Humble Attitude Toward Becoming the Greatest
Almost a quarter of a century into his NBA career, the dream LeBron James once harbored about becoming the greatest basketball player of all time has surely come true.
Christian Koloko News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Christian Koloko Discusses Why He Returned To Lakers On Another Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have been pretty good at utilizing their two-way contracts and developing players into contributors at the NBA level. Last year, one of their more intriguing pickups was center Christian Koloko, who was returning to the NBA after dealing with a blood clot issue that forced him out of the league for a year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 5
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Message on Camp, Maxi Kleber Injury Update, Austin Reaves Reveals GOAT
The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed superstar Luka Doncic to his first training camp in the purple and gold. He gave a brief response when asked about what it has been like so far, noting the intensity of what head coach JJ Redick has had in store.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Lakers Media Day: Marcus Smart Doesn’t Care If He Starts Or Comes Off Bench
The Los Angeles Lakers were open about their desire to improve their perimeter defense in the offseason and signing former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart is intended to help with that.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Lakers Media Day: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Goals For 2025-26 Season
Jarred Vanderbilt has not been able to be exactly who the Los Angeles Lakers hoped he’d be when they traded for him at the 2022-23 trade deadline. Some of that is due to struggles on the offensive end, but much of it comes down to availability.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Bronny James Felt More Comfortable In Lakers Preseason Opener Despite Poor Shooting Night
Last season was filled with outside noise due to the Los Angeles Lakers deciding to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, in the second round. Given who his father is, unrealistic expectations were placed on Bronny when he needed time to develop.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 4
Luka Doncic Has 3-Word Reaction to First Lakers Training Camp
The Los Angeles Lakers made some changes to the roster in the offseason to help fix the issues that plagued them in the playoffs last season. Being eliminated in the first round was not acceptable.
Deandre Ayton News / Fastbreak on SI / October 4
Will the NBA See a Different Deandre Ayton?
For the first time, Deandre Ayton suited up for the Log Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The veteran big man had an opportunity to take on his former team, the Phoenix Suns.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4
Bronny James gives an explanation for his horrid line in preseason opener
Bronny James needed only one preseason game to get the memes started again. The Los Angeles Lakers sophomore guard James had a dreadful night in the team’s preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 4
Deandre Ayton Burdens Luka Doncic & LeBron With Responsibility to Rectify Preseason Blunder
Deandre Ayton’s Los Angeles Lakers debut in the preseason against the Suns didn’t exactly scream “offensive masterclass.” One point with just two attempted shots.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 2
Lakers' major starting lineup decision could backfire
The Lakers are unlikely to start a former Defensive Player of the Year to kick off the 2025-26 season.
Jake Laravia News / Yardbarker / October 2
Jake LaRavia could be the X factor for the Lakers
The Lakers made two high-profile signings this summer in Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, and Deandre Ayton, a former No. 1 overall pick. But it's the under-the-radar signing of Jake LaRavia that might have the most significant long-term impact.
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