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Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Lakers have no reason to regret choosing Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:57 PM PDT

Lakers' path to Jonathan Kuminga just got much simpler after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:03 PM PDT

The timing of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's Lakers takeover leaves little room for error

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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2:00 PM PDT

Steven Adams' injury recovery could help Lakers fill their backup center void

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jan 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers face important task to maximize Walker Kessler's defensive impact

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss

Lakers may have the silver lining they need amid Buss family drama

Jordanna Clark

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Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is interviewed after a game agains the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler's underrated skill could spark a scoring leap with the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss attends the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ messy ownership dispute could have serious on-court ramifications

Maxwell Ogden

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8:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Ranking Lakers' offseason departures by how much they'll be missed

Jordanna Clark

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May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Lakers have found their own Rudy Gobert if former Jazz writer is right

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Bronny James and the 3 other Lakers with the most to prove this season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has a realistic shot at a Jokic-like case for MVP next season

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers' ownership change came too late to alter LeBron James' offseason decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka watches 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

Rob Pelinka is the biggest loser in the latest wrinkle to Lakers sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

3 Trades Lakers should be pursuing even if they land Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss watches at unveiling of statue of former Lakers coach Pat Riley at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers fans get definitive answer to the Jeanie Buss question they've kept asking

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) smiles against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers are one step closer to dominating LA again after latest Kawhi Leonard report

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Mark Walter's decision to sell the Lakers remains puzzling to this day

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after hitting a three point basket to move to fourth on the all time NBA three point baskets made list during the first half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Lakers could still land Klay Thompson despite considerable interest from rival suitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers' P.J. Washington dream may stay just that if Mavericks forward is correct

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are taking a necessary Luka Doncic step after Lakers sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Lakers have to get their last major asset-management decision right

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James is facing make-or-break season with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 2026

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka's Lakers future could be tied to the same person it always has been

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 16, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs the stanchion after a foul during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest skeptics still have to admit one thing hasn't changed

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Sandro Mamukelashvili will put Lakers on same emotional rollercoaster as Rui Hachimura

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic

5 Superstars the Lakers new ownership could eventually put next to Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Kevon Looney

Kevon Looney gamble looks even scarier after Lakers' failure to add true backup center

Tyler Watts

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Aug 15, 2026

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