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Julius Randle.

Lakers could rescue Julius Randle from Brooklyn, but it's an uphill climb

Colin Keane

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Ziaire Williams has shot to become the Lakers' PJ Washington thanks to Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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12:00 PM PDT

Quentin Grimes is holding Lakers hostage even if he plays poorly in 2026-27

Colin Keane

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11:00 AM PDT

Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic

Tyler Watts

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10:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

1 Reason Walker Kessler and every other newcomer will thrive on the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring a game winning shot during overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has the secret sauce Austin Reaves needs to shed playoff dropper label

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic's path to best player in the world status is surprisingly simple

Colin Keane

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Sep 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic has no more excuses on defense as Lakers’ lineup comes into focus

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 26, 2026

Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Argument for Lakers starting Sandro Mamukelashvili will surely divide fans

Colin Keane

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Sep 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Lakers have massive hole behind Walker Kessler that needs addressed

Tyler Watts

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Sep 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers shamelessly copying Mavericks' blueprint could lead to title run

Colin Keane

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Lakers must finally play the long game to achieve JJ Redick's goal of contending

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Lakers fans doubting Austin Reaves after latest extension are forgetting his history

Tyler Watts

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Sep 26, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after a basket. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

3 New Lakers who will benefit most from playing with Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 26, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Dončić (77) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic crashing the MVP party is a real possibility despite early skeptics

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 25, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after throwing the ceremonial pitch prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 3, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)

Lakers' Walker Kessler pursuit was fueled by a refreshing dose of front office logic

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 25, 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 'co-creating' the Lakers with Luka Doncic is calculated on multiple levels

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 25, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

JJ Redick clearly defining Lakers roles should help their budding championship formula

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 25, 2026

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) smiles at a teammate during warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Bronny James' Lakers rotation case gets easier after JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka comments

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 25, 2026

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

You can call it jealousy but Rob Pelinka is absolutely right about Spurs and Thunder

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 25, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 10, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers’ best options to start after JJ Redick’s unique confirmation of who won’t

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 24, 2026

Feb 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at a press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

JJ Redick hinted at several tactical evolutions inbound for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 24, 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)

JJ Redick's glowing Adou Thiero endorsement offers hope for Lakers' starter problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 24, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Bronny James' quietly-developed strength is key to his long-term Lakers success

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 24, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the New York Knicks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers' strange offseason inconsistencies were spotlighted by Marcus Smart's comments

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 24, 2026

Kobe Bryant during the 2010 NBA Finals

Ranking Kobe Bryant's 24 greatest teammates in Lakers history

Jason Reed

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Sep 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves' 23-spot NBA Rank jump reaffirms Lakers' gamble on his potential

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 23, 2026

Mar 26, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Lonzo Ball having to defend himself from rumors is a brutal low for ex-Lakers guard

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 23, 2026

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