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Jake Laravia News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 10

Lakers' Jake LaRavia Opens Up About Major Change Behind Impressive Preseason

Toward the end of last season, one Los Angeles Lakers player whose role changed significantly due to struggles on the basketball floor was Jake LaRavia.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / October 10

Luka Doncic Admits He’s 'Disappointed' By Lakers’ Playoff Loss To Thunder

Last season, the Lakers were considered underdogs in the Western Conference. Even with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James, they lacked the same depth and firepower as elite contenders like the Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 10

What’s Going On With Walker Kessler And Collin Sexton?

The Los Angeles Lakers have played three of their five preseason games, but new acquisitions Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have yet to see the floor.

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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.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 10

JJ Redick: Lakers Are Invested In Development Of Chris Mañon

One area of the organization the Los Angeles Lakers have spoken about being a priority over the past couple seasons has been their player development. The franchise wants to be able to develop younger talent into real contributors at the NBA level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 10

Derek Fisher names player who can fix the LA Lakers’ bench unit

LA Lakers legend Derek Fisher believes the team’s free-agent signing, Sandro Mamukelashvili, is the player who can reignite the team’s bench unit. Last season, the team struggled when key players like Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, or LeBron James went to the bench.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 10

Sandro Mamukelashvili Enjoying Being Austin Reaves’ Teammate

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ first three preseason games, one bright spot unquestionably has been the play of Sandro Mamukelashvili. He has fit in well with his new teammates, which includes Austin Reaves, who made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 10

The good, the bad and the murky of the Lakers preseason so far

First impressions are important. Whether it’s your appearance during a job interview, how your jokes land on a blind date or the execution of an offensive set in a team’s preseason game, a lot could be garnered from that first blink.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 10

JJ Redick: Jake LaRavia Is Shooting With ‘A Lot Of Confidence’

There are a lot of minutes and rotation spots up for grabs for the Los Angeles Lakers in training camp and preseason, particularly on the wings. Players such as Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia, Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr are all battling to secure a rotation spot and consistent playing time for the upcoming season.

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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 / Lakers Nation / October 10

Lakers New: Luka Doncic Regrets Decision To Return Vs. Thunder After Tweaking Hamstring

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers’ season was completely altered when they took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2. On that night, not only were the Lakers blown out on the road, but both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered injuries that would, in Doncic’s case, completely end his season.

Nick Young News / EssentiallySports / October 10

'I Still Call Him a Snitch': Nick Young Reopens Feud With D’Angelo Russell Over Exposing His Cheating Scandal

Nick Young still has not forgotten what happened between him and D’Angelo Russell in 2016. Nearly a decade after their Los Angeles Lakers locker-room controversy made headlines, he continues to hold D-Lo responsible.

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Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / October 10

Lakers face instant reality check on expensive Walker Kessler gamble

The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes this season, but with the Western Conference packing an even stronger collective punch now, there is not a path to success for the franchise if its key players are not fully healthy.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 9

Sandro Mamukelashvili says he blacked out, played Snoop Dogg after signing with Lakers

Some players sign a deal with a new team in free agency and start immediately envisioning how they will fit in with their new teammates. Others black out and start celebrating in a diner parking lot while listening to Snoop Dogg.

Rafael Castro News / Fadeaway World / October 9

Lakers Sign Rafael Castro, Waive William Kyle III In Late Offseason Move

With 21 players on the roster, we knew the Lakers were not done making moves. In fact, before opening night, they’ll have to trim their roster down by several spots to comply with NBA rules.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 9

Lakers Add Young Big Man Recently Released by Rockets

With two games left on their NBA preseason schedule and less than two weeks until the regular-season opener on Oct. 21, the Los Angeles Lakers have made a change to their roster.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Lakers Nation / October 9

Sandro Mamukelashvili Celebrated Signing With Lakers In Perfect Way

Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the many Los Angeles Lakers’ additions this summer and through three preseason games, he is already showing why. Mamukelashvili

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / October 9

Jake LaRavia Discusses Improved Shooting This Preseason

Jake LaRavia struggled mightily to end the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ two-way wing had a strong start to his first campaign in L.A., but saw his shooting numbers crater.

Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / October 9

Walker Kessler Gives Update On Finger Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are three games into their preseason slate and many of the team’s new additions have looked impressive thus far. One player who has yet to suit up, however, is center Walker Kessler, the team’s biggest acquisition of the offseason.

J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / October 9

JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team

JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Lakers Media Member Exposes Major Downgrade in Treatment After Preseason Debut

What are the perks of covering one of the most storied franchises in NBA history? Free parking… occasionally… when the stars align. Lauren Jones, the dedicated LakeShow insider behind LoJo Media, initially flexed arena upgrades for Los Angeles Lakers media members pulling up at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Luka Doncic makes confession about his late-season injury

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is pointing the finger at himself over the injury that severely limited him in the NBA Playoffs. Doncic tried to absolve coach JJ Redick of blame for the hamstring injury he suffered during a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in an April 2 regular season game.