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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

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

Tyler Watts

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Oct 20, 2026

3 Boxes Austin Reaves must check this year to become a top-25 NBA player

Colin Keane

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Oct 20, 2026

5 Bold Lakers predictions that might sound a little crazy right now

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 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

3 Storylines Lakers fans should follow on NBA Opening Night

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht's release reminds the Lakers how close they came to adding real help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka's draft track record takes another blow after Lakers waive Dalton Knecht

Tyler Watts

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

3 Role players who will decide the Lakers’ ceiling in 2026-27

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 20, 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

Grading the Lakers' offseason after Rob Pelinka finalized the opening-night roster

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 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

Ranking every single member of the Lakers roster ahead of NBA Opening Night

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) gestures after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers must open a two-way spot after the Grizzlies waived Micah Peavy

Chris Lambert

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Oct 19, 2026

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) gestures after making a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers releasing Dalton Knecht shows how badly Rob Pelinka botched his trade window

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James makes Lakers roster, but pressure mounts with Dalton Knecht gone

Tyler Watts

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Oct 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

2 biggest internal concerns for Lakers entering the regular season

Colin Keane

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Oct 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

JJ Redick won't allow young Lakers to be short on confidence in 2026-27

Colin Keane

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Oct 19, 2026

Jan 26, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) reacts after getting fouled in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' Moussa Cisse dreams are dead, but Dwight Powell raises a new question

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace extension forcing ex-Lakers champ Alex Caruso to monitor Thunder future

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse (30) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers face stiff competition for Moussa Cisse if Mavericks cut him

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Austin Reaves has special leadership style that complements Luka Doncic

Colin Keane

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Oct 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James’ offensive woes should have the Lakers looking to move on

Tyler Watts

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Oct 18, 2026

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 has positioned himself to vindicate all the Lakers offseason hype

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 18, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It's time to stop blaming the Lakers for Dalton Knecht's failures

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 18, 2026

Oct 6, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

2 Biggest winners and 1 major loser from the Lakers' preseason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers front office didn't fail to satisfy Luka Doncic this offseason

Colin Keane

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Oct 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler.

Breakout season buzz is attaching itself to Lakers center Walker Kessler

Colin Keane

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Oct 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero.

Adou Thiero can't truly help Lakers until he improves as a shooter

Colin Keane

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Oct 17, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) after the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The tables have (sort of) turned for Cooper Flagg's Mavericks and Luka Doncic's Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 17, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons (25) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Lakers should keep Ben Simmons on their radar right until the trade deadline

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 17, 2026

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