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Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Lakers made their stance on Bronny James clear after LeBron James' departure

Tyler Watts

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2:00 PM PDT

Luka Doncic and the uncomfortable truth about why the Lakers need Collin Sexton

Maxwell Ogden

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1:15 PM PDT

Lakers were perfect choice for Collin Sexton despite Warriors’ interest

Maxwell Ogden

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12:45 PM PDT

Lakers could have a sleeper candidate sneak into their wing rotation

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura

Lakers still need to replace Rui Hachimura skill that helped LA win in playoffs

Tyler Watts

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9:00 AM PDT

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Klay Thompson's dad pushing for Lakers destiny that's highly unlikely

Colin Keane

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8:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

5 Lakers who will exceed expectations after retool around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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7:00 AM PDT

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

Walker Kessler’s $129 million contract sets a clear bar for the Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka's Achilles heel could sink Lakers first build around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Aug 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht.

Lakers can only blame themselves for disappointing Dalton Knecht outcome

Colin Keane

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Aug 8, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka watches during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers called out for tactic that suggests they're losing appeal to free agents

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts before the game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Rui Hachimura's dissection of Lakers role proves it was time to move on

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic wasn't the only person the Lakers were trying to please this summer

Colin Keane

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Aug 8, 2026

Mar 31, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rui Hachimura's 'top priority' makes leaving Lakers for Clippers even more baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react to a call from referee Courtney Kirkland (61) against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 best ways for the Lakers to trim their roster to 15

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Spencer Dinwiddie

3 Forgotten former Lakers still available in free agency without a home

Tyler Watts

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Aug 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers offseason of change doesn't deserve any disastrous reviews

Colin Keane

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Aug 7, 2026

Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Rui Hachimura's subtle dig shows how much Lakers must change for Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic massive contract projection isn't full story of his Lakers impact

Colin Keane

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Aug 7, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Lakers’ search for a starting forward should lead them straight to the Grizzlies

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson

Kawhi Leonard saga could spare Lakers from Peyton Watson headache

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers' fifth starter competition could have brutal consequences for the losers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis

Wizards are gambling on Anthony Davis doing something he hasn't since his Lakers days

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' offseason overhaul makes Dalton Knecht too important to trade just yet

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) smiles during warm ups before game two of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kevon Looney already embracing the responsibilities Luka Doncic, Lakers need from him

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Denver Nuggets wing Peyton Watson.

Potential Lakers-Peyton Watson union has devolved into an unrealistic dream

Colin Keane

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Aug 6, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht gives the Lakers an unglamorous solution to their roster crunch

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga interest proves Dalton Knecht still has a chance

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 6, 2026

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