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Walker Kessler.

Lakers' Walker Kessler won't escape immediate pressure and expectations in LA

Colin Keane

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11:00 AM PDT

Lakers face the same LeBron James challenge after his comments at 76ers Media Day

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:57 AM PDT

Lakers-LeBron James relationship narratives have turned into a coping mechanism

Colin Keane

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9:00 AM PDT

JJ Redick's new starting lineup comments show he has his finger on the Lakers' pulse

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:30 AM PDT

Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) posts up against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz should thank Lakers for avoiding a Jalen Duren-like headache with Walker Kessler

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:24 AM PDT

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 28: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Delta Center on February 28, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Lakers’ dramatic improvement at center is about more than just Walker Kessler

Maxwell Ogden

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6:00 AM PDT

Cameron Carr.

Lakers need Cameron Carr to win a rotation spot to keep up with the Spurs

Colin Keane

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Sep 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James has edge over Dalton Knecht for Lakers' final roster spot entering camp

Tyler Watts

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Sep 27, 2026

Julius Randle.

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

Colin Keane

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Sep 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Ziaire Williams

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

Tyler Watts

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Sep 27, 2026

Quentin Grimes.

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

Colin Keane

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Sep 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

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

Tyler Watts

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Sep 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

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

Tyler Watts

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Sep 27, 2026

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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Sep 27, 2026

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

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