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Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic just gave Lakers another reason to keep Jarred Vanderbilt

Tyler Watts

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5:00 PM PDT

Bronny James trade gets more likely if development turns into fluke

Tyler Watts

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2:00 PM PDT

Lakers' Nikola Jokic pipedream only works under one specific set of circumstances

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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12:00 PM PDT

Walker Kessler living up to Lakers’ contract hinges on JJ Redick

Tyler Watts

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10:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers' roster build around Luka Doncic makes even less sense after ownership change

Tyler Watts

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8:00 AM PDT

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

Lakers should not overlook the Luka Doncic doomsday scenario that remains alive

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht deadline that will impact future with Lakers is approaching

Tyler Watts

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Aug 22, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Quentin Grimes' ideal Lakers role is clear but confusing

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss.

Jeanie Buss remaining Lakers governor remains a plausible outcome

Colin Keane

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Aug 22, 2026

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

3 Teams whose failure could help the Lakers complete the championship puzzle

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Jaden Hardy should have early edge over Bronny James in Lakers' rotation

Tyler Watts

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Aug 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) and forward LeBron James (23) react after a foul call during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Gabe Vincent's inability to find a new team speaks volumes about his Lakers tenure

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 22, 2026

Former Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Lakers should be thrilled about Klay Thompson joining another team

Colin Keane

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Aug 21, 2026

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban.

Two wildly different ideas for Lakers' next governor if Jeanie Buss is out

Colin Keane

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Aug 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers handled their post-LeBron James reality slightly better than Cavaliers

Colin Keane

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Aug 21, 2026

May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) runs down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers may not solve their Jarred Vanderbilt problem with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Timberwolves sale has already answered question Lakers are still facing

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Defense-themed trade involving Austin Reaves still makes sense for Lakers

Colin Keane

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Aug 21, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could create an awkward Lakers situation

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 2026

Mar 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Lakers should feel sick after Clippers land Max Strus for almost nothing

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

James Harden's contract just shed new light on Austin Reaves' Lakers deal

Jack Simone

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Aug 20, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt's Lakers redemption depends on Walker Kessler's mystery skill

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jaden Hardy’s signature skill is about to make Luka Doncic’s life way easier

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers' old Nuggets boogeyman looks even less intimidating after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic

Lakers' odds of stealing Nikola Jokic just improved with Nuggets' Peyton Watson trade

Tyler Watts

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Aug 20, 2026

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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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Oct 29, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger in attendance during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

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