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Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Ranking the Lakers' 3 best offseason moves ahead of Media Day

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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12:00 PM PDT

5 Lakers who need to earn their roster spots during training camp

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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10:00 AM PDT

Lakers' inaction signals how the coming roster trim will be handled

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:00 AM PDT

Lakers should be keeping a close eye on Knicks' training camp battle

Maxwell Ogden

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7:30 AM PDT

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Skipping Knicks camp may have been self-sabotage for ex-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:02 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James has first real chance to thrive on Lakers outside of LeBron's spotlight

Tyler Watts

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Sep 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Quentin Grimes

Lakers should embrace Quentin Grimes pressing fullcourt with Walker Kessler

Tyler Watts

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Sep 20, 2026

Dec 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts to a foul called in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis isn't the Luka Doncic trade piece the Lakers should want back

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 20, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Lakers looks on against the Heat of their 2026 California Classic Summer League game. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

Cameron Carr is the defensive playmaker who can unlock Lakers' revamped defense

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 20, 2026

Feb 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at a press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers overachieving again should finally get JJ Redick the recognition he deserves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic has a history of maximizing wings just like Lakers' rookie Cameron Carr

Tyler Watts

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Sep 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Collin Sexton

Collin Sexton deal is Rob Pelinka repeating same mistake and expecting different result

Tyler Watts

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Sep 19, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Keyonte George extension another sign Lakers didn't overpay Walker Kessler

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 19, 2026

Herbert Jones #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans smiles during the game against the Jazz. NBAE via Getty Images (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty

Saddiq Bey extension makes Lakers’ dream Herbert Jones trade far more realistic

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Sandro Mamukelashvili will give Lakers the same headache Deandre Ayton just caused

Tyler Watts

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Sep 19, 2026

Dec 6, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) smiles before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers must strike a calculated balance with Matisse Thybulle

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 19, 2026

Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Bronny James could make Collin Sexton expendable and set up a dream Lakers scenario

Chris Lambert

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Sep 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's summer change should allow him to buck early 3-point shooting trend

Tyler Watts

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Sep 18, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Nuggets’ Cam Whitmore signing reinforces Lakers’ decision in 2023 NBA Draft

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after a basket. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Lakers' recent success against Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Rockets deserves attention

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) reacts to a call in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Pelicans' Saddiq Bey extension complicates any trade plans for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James must embrace offensive shift to fit next to Luka Doncic on the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 17, 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's long-term Lakers viability will face an important test early on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 2026

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

Wizards are the potential trade partner Lakers should keep a close eye on this year

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 2026

Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Walker Kessler's developing 3-point shot could unlock Lakers' flexibility at forward

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 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

Lakers must remain patient despite understandable rumored trade interest

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves' defense is underrated and is far from a problem for the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) reacts after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers maximizing Sandro Mamukelashvili requires the strength to bench him

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 17, 2026

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