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Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James was so bad Lakers abandoned having a backup PG with Collin Sexton out

Tyler Watts

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2:00 PM PDT

Lakers fans need to temper excitement over Walker Kessler's Warriors game

Colin Keane

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1:00 PM PDT

Jake LaRavia injury gives Cameron Carr a quicker path to big Lakers role

Maxwell Ogden

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12:00 PM PDT

Lakers defense gave JJ Redick plenty to feel good about in Warriors demolition

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg.

Yaxel Lendeborg is digging himself into a hole with absurd Luka Doncic remarks

Colin Keane

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10:00 AM PDT

Oct 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Warriors beatdown proved Lakers offense is ahead of schedule after roster makeover

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:53 AM PDT

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Collin Sexton (10) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's absence raises fair questions about Lakers starters in Warriors win

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:51 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler instantly makes Lakers' Deandre Ayton stint feel like a bad dream

Tyler Watts

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6:00 AM PDT

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 26, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jake LaRavia injury a sobering reminder of how thin Lakers' wing depth is

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles at the free throw line during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic didn't need Yaxel Lendeborg's instigation for Lakers to clown Warriors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Aday Mara breaking out makes Jaylin Williams a realistic Lakers trade target

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 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

Spurs-Thunder opener offered a glimpse of the colossal challenge awaiting the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Walker Kessler (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Warriors give JJ Redick his first test of the Lakers' non-Walker Kessler minutes

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick instructs his players during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

3 Biggest storylines to follow in the Lakers' season opener against the Warriors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Adou Thiero's knee injury calls for a serious gulp from the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in a game against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

LeBron James gets a little vindication for leaving the Lakers as 76ers beat Knicks

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers made mistake keeping Bronny James on roster with clear needs to address

Tyler Watts

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

3 Boxes Austin Reaves must check this year to become a top-25 NBA player

Colin Keane

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) during pregame warmups before a against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

5 Bold Lakers predictions that might sound a little crazy right now

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in a game against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

3 Storylines Lakers fans should follow on NBA Opening Night

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht's release reminds the Lakers how close they came to adding real help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka's draft track record takes another blow after Lakers waive Dalton Knecht

Tyler Watts

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Oct 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

3 Role players who will decide the Lakers’ ceiling in 2026-27

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 20, 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

Grading the Lakers' offseason after Rob Pelinka finalized the opening-night roster

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles at the free throw line during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Ranking every single member of the Lakers roster ahead of NBA Opening Night

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) gestures after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers must open a two-way spot after the Grizzlies waived Micah Peavy

Chris Lambert

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Oct 19, 2026

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) gestures after making a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers releasing Dalton Knecht shows how badly Rob Pelinka botched his trade window

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James makes Lakers roster, but pressure mounts with Dalton Knecht gone

Tyler Watts

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Oct 19, 2026

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