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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers’ early Jalen Duren decision sent him and the Pistons into a standstill

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:00 AM PDT

Ziaire Williams keeps strengthening his case to start at Lakers’ vacant forward spot

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:00 AM PDT

Lakers’ best Dalton Knecht trade opportunity may come with a tanking East team

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Lakers can make Jonathan Kuminga regret decision by hitting attainable target

Colin Keane

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Aug 31, 2026

Luka Doncic talks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

3 potential landing spots for Luka Doncic if he leaves Lakers after 2026-27

Colin Keane

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Aug 31, 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)

It already looks like the Lakers dodged a bullet with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 31, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jake LaRavia is one improvement away from securing the Lakers’ starting forward gig

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 31, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Lakers' missed draft-night heist stings even more after offseason overhaul

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a play. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Collin Sexton is the glue holding the Lakers' delicate balancing act together

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 31, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James' position remains an obstacle to finding role with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Aug 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves issue may get worse for the Lakers after LeBron James' exit

Tyler Watts

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Aug 30, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 23, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic with Jarred Vanderbilt on the court where he played growing up in Ljubljana REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Luka Doncic's MVP case is already quietly taking shape

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton faces unfamiliar position the Lakers avoided putting him in

Tyler Watts

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Aug 30, 2026

FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after sinking a three. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lakers have given Austin Reaves all the tools to survive make-or-break season

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 30, 2026

Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting Walker Kessler's 2026-27 Lakers season: Proving he's worth the price

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic connections will be key for as long as Rob Pelinka is in charge of Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Aug 29, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

Lakers have laid out a realistic path for Cameron Carr’s rise to prominence

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 29, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis faces nearly impossible task with Wizards that Lakers happily avoided

Tyler Watts

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Aug 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Lakers' best on-paper lineups will test the limits of Luka Doncic's versatility

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 29, 2026

Apr 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' biggest offseason failure came down to a lack of leverage

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 29, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrates after making a shot during warmups before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Predicting Austin Reaves' 2026-27 Lakers season: Another leap awaits

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 29, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington forward Cam Whitmore (1) looks on during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic can be Cam Whitmore's ticket to redemption if Lakers take a chance

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit may have been doomed from the start

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 28, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts with guard Marcus Smart (36) after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Lakers' have an ideal final starter if they can follow Marcus Smart's blueprint

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 28, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) looks to his bench after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' failed Jonathan Kuminga push shouldn't change Sandro Mamukelashvili's role

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 28, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Predicting Luka Doncic's 2026-27 Lakers season: High-stakes hoops at its finest

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 28, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) reacts after a three point basket during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga's rejection handed Ziaire Williams a golden ticket in Los Angeles

Chris Lambert

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Aug 28, 2026

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts to a fan during the second quarter of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

ESPN's Lakers projection is an insult to the foundation Luka Doncic has built

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 27, 2026

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