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Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Lakers’ current roster build around Luka Doncic hinges on Walker Kessler breakout

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Lakers quietly set up Austin Reaves as the fall guy if the offseason overhaul fails

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Dalton Knecht faces added pressure during training camp as Lakers’ roster cut looms

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Collin Sexton may have cost Lakers an early solution to their fifth starter problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Ranking the 5 worst moves of the Rob Pelinka era after Lakers' offseason overhaul

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler

Jalen Duren's contract demands could shift the narrative on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Mark Williams

Mark Williams' unfortunate injury validates the Lakers' bet on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers’ lack of ideal depth creates high-stakes rookie year for Cameron Carr

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 11, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Lakers' Deandre Ayton trade remains confusing for one main reason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 11, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts to a call during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton just made a massive statement about Luka Doncic's new Lakers role

Chris Lambert

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Sep 11, 2026

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 11, 2026

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after being called for fouling against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Quentin Grimes will either be the glue guy or the contract that sinks the Lakers

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 11, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts before the game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga's laughable 'winning culture' excuse won't sit well with Lakers fans

Chris Lambert

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Sep 10, 2026

Oct 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) reacts during the first half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bulls' rebuild may open the door for the Lakers to make one final offseason splash

Chris Lambert

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Sep 10, 2026

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

Lakers hold a clear advantage over the West's Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves tier

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Jan 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suddenly finds himself nearing end of his NBA road

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Kevon Looney is already justifying Lakers’ gamble on his injury history

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic smiles

Lakers are already one step ahead in an important team-building process

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

History suggests Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves pairing will only get better for Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 10, 2026

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

Ranking Lakers' young players by who is most likely to make an impact in 2026-27

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers' salary cap decision will show new owners' faith in build around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Sep 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo Ball

Former Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball faces uncertain NBA future amid free agency

Tyler Watts

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Sep 9, 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

Ziaire Williams is taking steps toward winning a starting job with the Lakers

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 9, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers' new front office hire eliminates biggest concern from ownership change

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 9, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Grizzlies could hand the Lakers their next defensive menace on a silver platter

Chris Lambert

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Sep 9, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 23, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' Collin Sexton REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Lakers' Slovenia trip could accelerate much-needed cohesion if Collin Sexton is right

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 9, 2026

Dec 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) reacts after shooting a three point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga cleared a path for Ziaire Williams to maximize his Lakers opportunity

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 9, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers' Luka Doncic era just got a major endorsement from a championship winner

Chris Lambert

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Sep 9, 2026

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