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Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts against the New York Knicks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Luke Kennard is painfully thriving as the Lakers waste his new persona

Chris Lambert

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2:00 PM PDT

Pelicans dangerously close to repeating Lakers’ colossal coaching blunder

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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1:00 PM PDT

Lakers’ sneaky wing fix could come from a truly shocking source

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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12:00 PM PDT

JJ Redick quietly opened the door for Adou Thiero to earn a Lakers role fast

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic injury quickly turned the Lakers’ biggest flaw into a must-fix

Chris Lambert

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10:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton

Thunder’s embarrassment of riches could hand Lakers ideal Deandre Ayton replacement

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:00 AM PDT

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) walks onto the court during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Bronny James’ growth hits unexpected turn thanks to Lakers’ injury crisis

Chris Lambert

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8:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton

Lakers better hope Deandre Ayton got the message from JJ Redick

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:00 AM PDT

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Celtics' surprising find has made Lakers' Deandre Ayton signing look even worse

Jack Simone

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6:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick

JJ Redick painfully admits Lakers are searching for answers with Luka Doncic out

Tyler Watts

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Apr 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt

Jarred Vanderbilt may have just ruined his chance with the Lakers in shocking fashion

Tyler Watts

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Apr 7, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Deandre Ayton handed career-altering opportunity as Lakers search for answers

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick waits with forward Dalton Knecht (4) to get into the game in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

JJ Redick just made his most painful Dalton Knecht statement yet

Jack Simone

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23). Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

LeBron James has been forced back into role fans did not think they would see

Quinn Everts

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Apr 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

Lakers suddenly have a massive target on their backs at the worst possible time

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 7, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers' second-best Giannis Antetokounmpo outcome looks close

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 7, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers finally have a timeline for Giannis Antetokounmpo drama to reach its endgame

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers’ playoff hopes dangerously rest on one path they can’t fully trust

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick

Lakers' late season nightmare gets even worse without even playing a game

Tyler Watts

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts against the New York Knicks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers desperately need Luke Kennard to show his latest surge isn’t a one-time thing

Chris Lambert

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia’s growing Lakers responsibility is forcing urgent changes

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic appeal set to delay NBA award voting in historic turn of events

Colin Keane

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Lakers have an uncomfortable Rui Hachimura problem bubbling to the surface

Chris Lambert

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

Lakers bracing for brutal first-round reality they won’t deny

Colin Keane

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers cannot ignore dangerous implications behind Luka Doncic's latest injury update

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James now carrying brutal burden no 41-year-old should for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

JJ Redick spells out Lakers’ mission without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard trade reaches new heights after Luka's injury forces Lakers to change

Tyler Watts

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Apr 6, 2026

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