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Mar 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) talks with an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit distracts them from a better potential starter

Maxwell Ogden

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3:00 PM PDT

Lakers should already regret Deandre Ayton trade amid backup center search

Tyler Watts

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2:00 PM PDT

Kyle Kuzma Lakers reunion downplayed after brutal 2025-26 season

Mike Luciano

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11:00 AM PDT

Jonathan Kuminga has a clear reason to pick the Lakers over the Cavaliers

Maxwell Ogden

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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)

Lakers’ most important Jonathan Kuminga hurdle is navigating a pesky NBA rule

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers already face an uncomfortable Kevon Looney question before he even plays

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Lakers' Walker Kessler critics refuse to let context disrupt their narrative

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Reported Walker Kessler alternative makes Lakers' hefty investment look justified

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Lakers are offering the wrong prize to Jonathan Kuminga in free agency

Colin Keane

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome (22) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Clippers' Johni Broome trade rubs salt in the wound of Lakers' misfires

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers putting LeBron James in unwanted role helped force his split from Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Last year's highly anticipated Lakers reunion is all but forgotten

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles at the start of the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LeBron's ripple effect gifts Lakers one last bail out of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Walker Kessler smiles before the game on February 23, 2026. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets keep vindicating Lakers for picking Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Memphis Grizzlies

Instead of Kyrie or Anthony Davis, LeBron is settling for a washed-up KCP

Josh Cornelissen

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) hangs from the rim after dunking for a basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

3 Paths the Lakers can take to solve their power forward problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Matisse Thybulle

Lakers put the Matisse Thybulle blueprint on full display with Marcus Smart

Tyler Watts

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht.

Dalton Knecht's Lakers tenure will likely come to a sad, premature ending soon

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

LeBron James' playoff performance against Rockets had wild consequences

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Lakers were playing with fire when they signed Walker Kessler

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after a Philadelphia 76ers foul during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry's potential Warriors exit could be LeBron James' latest parting gift

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers won't have an easy path to Peyton Watson this year or next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 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' polarizing offseason strategy gives Luka Doncic exactly what he needs

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

5 Trade targets the Lakers should still explore before opening night

Tyler Watts

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Jul 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Pressure builds on Bronny James after LeBron James signs with 76ers

Tyler Watts

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Jul 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Lakers already have major Sandro Mamukelashvili decision before he even played a game

Tyler Watts

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Jul 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers' odds of landing Jonathan Kuminga just improved thanks to the Cavaliers

Tyler Watts

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Jul 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Wizards are about to face what Lakers learned the hard way about Deandre Ayton

Tyler Watts

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Jul 26, 2026

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