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Klay Thompson News / Lakers Nation / August 7
Mychal Thompson Trying To Get Klay Thompson To Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do to finalize their roster for the 2026-27 season. Their biggest remaining need is a starting-caliber wing, as the team would currently have to start someone out of position.
Walker Kessler News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 7
Lakers got the offensive fit at center they desperately needed in Walker Kessler 
Entering a pressure-packed summer, the entire NBA world knew the Lakers needed an upgrade at center. After a few iterations of stopgap players and rumors of who would be the perfect big man to pair with their superstar, the team landed their guy on July 1.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Lakers Nation / August 7
Jonathan Kuminga Talks Have ‘Stalled’
The Los Angeles Lakers still need one more starting-caliber wing in order to call their offseason complete. However, who that player is remains unclear, as there aren’t many of that archetype available on the free agent or trade market.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7
Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option
They might be forced to pivot.
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 7
Hidden Connections On The Lakers’ 2026-27 Roster You Might Not Know About
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the busiest teams in this 2026 offseason, which, in turn, means there are a lot of new faces on that roster. Bringing in a lot of them usually results in a lack of familiarity, but a lot of these additions have either played with each other or with players already on the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Lakers Insider Identifies Major Concern With Team’s Current Starting Lineup
The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster around Luka Doncic. But insider Jovan Buha thinks that there is a major hole on the wing in the starting lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 7
Dalton Knecht Set for Lakers Exit if Insider’s Bronny James Prediction Is Correct
The Los Angeles Lakers have built a deeper roster this offseason. But that could create a tough problem before opening night. With 16 players competing for limited opportunities, someone may have to go.
Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / August 7
Cameron Carr Has Chance To Play ‘Right Away’
Among the many new additions for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer was No. 24 overall pick Cameron Carr out of Baylor University. Carr, a versatile 3-and-D guard/forward, is exactly the type of player that the Lakers have been missing over the last few years, and certainly an archetype that the current team needs.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 7
'Gold Digger': Former NBA Player On Luka Doncic’s Ex Demanding $50 Million In Child Custody Battle
The Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is reportedly facing an ugly situation in his home country, just days following receiving good news in Los Angeles. His
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / August 7
Los Angeles Lakers Insider Drops Brutal Update for Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers face a roster crunch that requires trimming one player before the regular season begins, after adding forward Matisse Thybulle in free agency.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 6
Luka Doncic Could Lose $50 Million And Custody Rights Over His Daughters As Ex-Fiancée Files New Claim In Slovenia
As Lakers guard Luka Doncic prepares for a new season in Los Angeles, he must also prepare for a fight in the courts that could determine how much time he gets to spend with his daughters.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6
How Luka Doncic’s best three NBA seasons compare to Anthony Edwards’ three most prolific years
Let’s get straight to it. How do Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards’ best seasons compare? We break it all down. Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards are the two biggest basketball superstars playing today to never win the NBA Championship or never win the MVP.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 6
Ranking The 10 Greatest Lakers Ever: Where Does LeBron James Land?
Few franchises make a “greatest ever” list as difficult as the Los Angeles Lakers, arguably the most storied franchise in NBA history. This is a franchise that has had Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant, among many others.
Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / August 6
Luka Doncic’s Ex-Fiancée Is Demanding LeBron James-Type Money In Divorce Settlement — Mind-Blowing Number Revealed
Luka Doncic’s ex-fiancée has raised the stakes in their ongoing dispute. Anamaria Goltes filed a new claim in Slovenia. She is seeking a total of $50 million.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 6
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Can Still Throw It Down
Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal isn’t a name brought up often when it comes to all-time great dunkers as that is usually reserved for more perimeter based players like Vince Carter, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and Blake Griffin.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / August 6
Could Shaquille O’Neal Staying With the Lakers Have Brought Home More Championships?
With four rings and what is considered to be the most dominant prime in basketball history, Shaquille O’Neal is left to wonder how many more rings the Los Angeles Lakers might have won if he had simply remained in place.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 6
'Put Him Out There': 3x Lakers Champion Says What Should Be Done With Bronny After LeBron James’ Exit
In 2003, a teenage LeBron James walked into the NBA with no famous last name to lean on. Two decades later, his own son, Bronny, finds himself in a similar spot – without his father standing next to him on the floor.
Luka Doncic Wants Former Teammate Added to Los Angeles Lakers' New-Look Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have completely reshaped their roster this offseason, and it has clearly been built with the thought in mind that Luka Doncic is the centerpiece.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question
Luka Doncic does not need to prove he can carry the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds last season handled that rather convincingly.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / August 5
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Contenders: Are They After Their 2026 Offseason?
Are the Los Angeles Lakers championship contenders after undergoing a huge transformation this offseason? It’s a bit difficult to judge where this team is at.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 4
Lakers' Luka Doncic offers major update on hamstring injury
The subject of Luka Doncic‘s health and durability has been a topic of conversation since the Mavericks made the landscape-shaking decision to trade him to the Lakers in 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Why one Lakers player will not attend Luka Doncic's overseas minicamp
Luka Doncic is trying his best to have the Los Angeles Lakers bond before the 2026-27 NBA season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick
The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3
Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers may have no choice but to pursue someone else before free agency and the trade market dries out even more.
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