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Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

Walker Kessler gives Luka Doncic the rim protector of his dreams on the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Collin Sexton struggles in Lakers debut but still solves an issue (for now)

Tyler Watts

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8:00 AM PDT

Lakers' perfect start can't cover up their backup center problem

Chris Lambert

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7:00 AM PDT

Lakers winning despite Luka Doncic's woes should quietly be a reason for celebration

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Ziaire Williams continues to be an unsung hero to the Lakers' strong start

Chris Lambert

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Oct 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 1: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 1, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Austin Reaves' Clippers takeover put Lakers' offseason commitment in perspective

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic's letter to LA represents a check he's never cashed before

Colin Keane

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Oct 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers center Kevon Looney.

Lakers have potential in-house antidote to Kevon Looney's sluggish form

Colin Keane

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Oct 23, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht's Knicks signing will either validate the Lakers or haunt them

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 23, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers players Collin Sexton (10) and Walker Kessler (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's Lakers debut gives Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves a fix to turnover issues

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 23, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) during pregame warmups before a against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

Lakers' pitch to centers targets got much easier thanks to Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James was so bad Lakers abandoned having a backup PG with Collin Sexton out

Tyler Watts

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Oct 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler.

Lakers fans need to temper excitement over Walker Kessler's Warriors game

Colin Keane

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Oct 22, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Jake LaRavia injury gives Cameron Carr a quicker path to big Lakers role

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 22, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers defense gave JJ Redick plenty to feel good about in Warriors demolition

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg.

Yaxel Lendeborg is digging himself into a hole with absurd Luka Doncic remarks

Colin Keane

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Oct 22, 2026

Oct 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Warriors beatdown proved Lakers offense is ahead of schedule after roster makeover

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 22, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Collin Sexton (10) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's absence raises fair questions about Lakers starters in Warriors win

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler instantly makes Lakers' Deandre Ayton stint feel like a bad dream

Tyler Watts

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Oct 22, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 26, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jake LaRavia injury a sobering reminder of how thin Lakers' wing depth is

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles at the free throw line during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic didn't need Yaxel Lendeborg's instigation for Lakers to clown Warriors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Aday Mara breaking out makes Jaylin Williams a realistic Lakers trade target

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Spurs-Thunder opener offered a glimpse of the colossal challenge awaiting the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Walker Kessler (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Warriors give JJ Redick his first test of the Lakers' non-Walker Kessler minutes

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick instructs his players during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

3 Biggest storylines to follow in the Lakers' season opener against the Warriors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Adou Thiero's knee injury calls for a serious gulp from the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in a game against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

LeBron James gets a little vindication for leaving the Lakers as 76ers beat Knicks

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers made mistake keeping Bronny James on roster with clear needs to address

Tyler Watts

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Oct 20, 2026

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