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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 07: GG Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the first half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum on October 07, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

GG Jackson trade rumor hands Lakers unorthodox solution to frontcourt concerns

Maxwell Ogden

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8:00 AM PDT

Ziaire Williams just proved he's better fit with Lakers than Jonathan Kuminga could be

Tyler Watts

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6:00 AM PDT

Jaden Hardy has clearly passed Bronny James in Lakers rotation after the preseason

Tyler Watts

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5:00 AM PDT

Lakers instantly find out why Quentin Grimes needs to start over Matisse Thybulle

Tyler Watts

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Oct 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

JJ Redick is setting a bar that the 2027 Lakers can't reach (and that's okay)

Colin Keane

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Oct 16, 2026

Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Rob Pelinka may have low-key cooked with Sandro Mamukelashvili signing

Colin Keane

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Oct 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers will waste Luka Doncic's clutch gene if they don't manage him wisely

Colin Keane

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Oct 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James is proof JJ Redick must focus more on development to maximize Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Oct 16, 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’ refusal to name full starting lineup is proving to be a stroke of genius

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Collin Sexton

Collin Sexton's injury proves Lakers need another PG to survive regular season grind

Tyler Watts

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson (8) is introduced before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Anthony Black extension rumor gives Lakers shot at rectifying Peyton Watson miss

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 16, 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

3 Reasons Lakers won't be the enigma NBA GMs are expecting

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 16, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on after the game against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Lakers better hope NBA GMs are right about the value of Cameron Carr

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Kyrie Irving comparison shows how far Austin Reaves has developed with Lakers

Colin Keane

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Oct 15, 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

Lakers are running out of time to pull off a desperate trade push

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 15, 2026

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is greeted by head coach JJ Redick during a time out against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

JJ Redick can count on Luka Doncic's versatility to pay off all Lakers season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 15, 2026

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The Luka Doncic MVP snub campaign has already begun with NBA GM Survey

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 15, 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 should pounce on Moussa Cisse if Mavericks botch their roster crunch

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 15, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and father LeBron James (23) react in the first half against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

JJ Redick's honest Bronny James review shows cost of Lakers' NBA Draft neglect

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 15, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers are giving Sandro Mamukelashvili the tools to win Sixth Man of the Year

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 14, 2026

Mar 3, 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 finally has the roster he asked for before he got the Lakers job

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward Dalton Knecht (4) look on from the bench during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bronny James can thank Dalton Knecht for overshadowing his Lakers flop vs. Warriors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler wasted no time quieting a Jazz narrative that clouded his Lakers fit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 14, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

JJ Redick's lineup experiment against Warriors amplified Lakers' backup center need

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 14, 2026

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is embraced by forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It's only preseason but Austin Reaves showed why Lakers felt fine letting LeBron go

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James' rough preseason reaches new low as Lakers' roster cutdown looms

Tyler Watts

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Oct 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler instantly proves to be exactly the center Luka Doncic wants on Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Oct 13, 2026

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe.

Day'Ron Sharpe joining Lakers would skyrocket his brand and career

Colin Keane

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Oct 13, 2026

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