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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's Lakers decision pits financial security against betting on himself

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:10 AM PDT

Lakers are further from a championship after offseason, and that's okay

Colin Keane

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7:03 AM PDT

Lakers’ offseason could unlock a part of Luka Doncic the NBA isn’t ready for

Chris Lambert

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6:00 AM PDT

Lakers aim to buck the trend that has followed every former LeBron James team

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 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

Lakers snatched the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic blueprint and built it better

Chris Lambert

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Aug 25, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Latest Jonathan Kuminga speculation inches Lakers closer to a sign-and-trade if true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after he was poked in the eye during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Mavericks fans are already buying into a Luka Doncic pipedream that won't happen

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) goes to shoot a basket during warm up before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Lakers' most significant upgrade has nothing to do with the stars or starters

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 25, 2026

Former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Lakers won't know if Walker Kessler was the wrong signing until it's too late

Colin Keane

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Aug 24, 2026

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

Lakers’ offseason makeover is beautiful until you look at the fine print

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson

Lakers may have reason to be glad Peyton Watson hopes didn't pan out

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 24, 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) thanks fans after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler gives the Lakers an element Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes lacked

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard/forward Demar Derozan (10) reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan signing gives Lakers even more reason to be comfortable

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson's Heat move could signal coming Jarred Vanderbilt reality for Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers' Slovenia trip comes to an end without a worst-case scenario

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic just gave Lakers another reason to keep Jarred Vanderbilt

Tyler Watts

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Aug 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James trade gets more likely if development turns into fluke

Tyler Watts

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Aug 23, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts towards the bench in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

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

Tyler Watts

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Aug 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

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

Tyler Watts

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Aug 23, 2026

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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Aug 23, 2026

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

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