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JJ Redick gushes over Walker Kessler‘s ‘perfect fit’ with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – For the past couple of seasons, it’s seemed like the biggest need for the Los Angeles Lakers has been a consistent starting-caliber center.

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Lakers ready to build continuity, chemistry heading into new season

LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those guys had to be connected,” Redick said next to Rob Pelinka during their Media Day press conference on Thursday.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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J.J. Redick News / The Spun / September 24

J.J. Redick Clarifies Lakers' Starting Five Won't Be All 'White Guys'

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick isn’t waiting until the regular season to make a mic-drop worthy comment. While speaking to the media this Thursday, Redick discussed the Lakers’ outlook for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 24

Rob Pelinka Outlines Offseason Plan He Feels Lakers Achieved

This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest news came when LeBron James announced that he would be continuing his playing career elsewhere, eventually choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Lakers rumors: What’s deal with training camp roster crunch? ClutchPoints insider breaks it down

The Los Angeles Lakers could face a significant roster decision involving Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy during training camp, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 24

Rob Pelinka ‘Grateful’ For LeBron James Era With Lakers

At the outset of this offseason, both Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick made it very clear they wanted LeBron James to remain with the franchise.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / September 24

Luka Dončić Embraces Leadership Role With Lakers Bonding Trip

Moves were made all around the NBA this summer, and the Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of it all. This free agency cycle saw General Manager Rob Pelinka sign Ziarie Williams, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 24

Brian Windhorst explains why LA Lakers would rather keep Bronny James ahead of two of his teammates

The LA Lakers will be tempted to keep Bronny James instead of trading him, says Brian Windhorst. The LA Lakers currently have too many players contracted to the team, creating intrigue over who will make the 15 for their final roster.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 24

Is this finally the season Luka Dončić wins MVP?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / September 24

LeBron James Pays Tribute To Lakers’ Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a treasured member of their family as legendary PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away at the age of 76. Tanter had been the Lakers’ PA announcer for more than 40 seasons and was the voice of this franchise since the Showtime era of the 1980s all the way through this most recent LeBron James era.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

LeBron James pays tribute to legendary Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76 years old. Tanter spent 43 seasons as the Lakers’ PA announcer, and tributes have come pouring in left and right.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / September 24

Los Angeles Lakers Suffer Tragic Loss — Icon Dies Ahead Of 2026-27 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers will be navigating the 2026-2027 season without LeBron James. Now, they’ll navigate it without their beloved long-time public address announcer, too. Lawrence Tanter recently passed away at the age of 76.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Jaden Hardy Trade Buzz: 4 Realistic Trades The Lakers Could Make Before The Season Opener

The summer of 2026 has treated the Los Angeles Lakers pretty well. After losing LeBron James in free agency, they went all-in on a generational reset and surrounded Luka Doncic, who is clearly the face of the franchise now, with a bunch of pieces built to fit his game.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 24

Luka Doncic ‘Desperately’ Wants To Win Championships With Lakers

With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward. Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play in L.A., but he has continued to express his commitment and loyalty to the organization every step on the way.

Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Lakers Insider Explains How Austin Reaves Can Prove He’s Worth $180 Million

Austin Reaves is no longer the undrafted success story playing on one of the NBA’s best-value contracts. After signing a four-year, $180 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, expectations have changed dramatically.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / September 24

Beloved Los Angeles Lakers Announcer Dead at 76

The Los Angeles Lakers sadly announced that public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away. He was 76 years old. Tanter became the public-address announcer for the Lakers during the “Showtime” days in the 1980s.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Luka Doncic highlights a clear obsession as a Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic in February 2025 just for the sake of stunning the basketball world. They did so with the goal of winning an NBA title, which the Slovenian superstar has yet to deliver to Tinseltown. Still, Doncic fully understands the mission that he seems obsessed with.

Kobe Bryant News / Kicks on SI / September 24

The Nike Kobe 10 Protro Takes '5 AM Flight'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant powered through a lot of serious injuries late in his career. None were more challenging than the extensive rehab process after his torn Achilles tendon in 2013.

Jeanie Buss News / EssentiallySports / September 24

'Rest In Peace': Jeanie Buss Breaks Silence as Legendary Lakers Announcer Lawrence Tanter Dies Months After NBA Retirement

Over the last four decades, the Lakers’ game did not truly begin until Lawrence Tanter’s voice filled the arena. After 43 seasons behind the microphone, the legendary public announcer had already stepped away from his familiar courtside role earlier this year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 24

'Deeply Saddened': Legendary Lakers Announcer Dies Months After NBA Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world are mourning a profound loss. The franchise announced the passing of legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter on September 23, 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Lakers Nation Braces for Emotional Farewell as 80YO Broadcast Legend Stu Lantz Faces Major Shake-Up

Lakers Nation better savor the voices that built the franchise this season. A monumental era in Southern California sports media is officially transitioning into its twilight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 24

Lakers Announce Passing of Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter

Few people have been as consistently connected to the Los Angeles Lakers experience over the past four decades as legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter.

Jeanie Buss News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Jeanie Buss And 3 Former Lakers React To Lawrence Tanter’s Death After 43 Seasons With The Team

Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers’ longtime PA announcer who had been with the team since the 1982-83 season, passed away tonight at age 76, the franchise confirmed on social media.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Notable update emerges about Lakers announcer Stu Lantz

Stu Lantz is taking a step back with his broadcasting duties. Spectrum SportsNet, television network of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced on Wednesday that the legendary color commentator Lantz will only be working home games for the team in the 2026-27 NBA season.