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Former Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Lakers should be thrilled about Klay Thompson joining another team

Colin Keane

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2:25 PM PDT

Two wildly different ideas for Lakers' next governor if Jeanie Buss is out

Colin Keane

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1:15 PM PDT

Lakers handled their post-LeBron James reality slightly better than Cavaliers

Colin Keane

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12:00 PM PDT

Lakers may not solve their Jarred Vanderbilt problem with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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10:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Timberwolves sale has already answered question Lakers are still facing

Jordanna Clark

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9:45 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Defense-themed trade involving Austin Reaves still makes sense for Lakers

Colin Keane

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9:00 AM PDT

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could create an awkward Lakers situation

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:52 AM PDT

Mar 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Lakers should feel sick after Clippers land Max Strus for almost nothing

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

James Harden's contract just shed new light on Austin Reaves' Lakers deal

Jack Simone

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Aug 20, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt's Lakers redemption depends on Walker Kessler's mystery skill

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jaden Hardy’s signature skill is about to make Luka Doncic’s life way easier

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 20, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers' old Nuggets boogeyman looks even less intimidating after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic

Lakers' odds of stealing Nikola Jokic just improved with Nuggets' Peyton Watson trade

Tyler Watts

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Aug 20, 2026

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

Lakers have no reason to regret choosing Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers' path to Jonathan Kuminga just got much simpler after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Oct 29, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger in attendance during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The timing of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's Lakers takeover leaves little room for error

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Steven Adams' injury recovery could help Lakers fill their backup center void

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Jan 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers face important task to maximize Walker Kessler's defensive impact

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss

Lakers may have the silver lining they need amid Buss family drama

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 19, 2026

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 underrated skill could spark a scoring leap with the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss attends the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ messy ownership dispute could have serious on-court ramifications

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Ranking Lakers' offseason departures by how much they'll be missed

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 19, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Lakers have found their own Rudy Gobert if former Jazz writer is right

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Bronny James and the 3 other Lakers with the most to prove this season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has a realistic shot at a Jokic-like case for MVP next season

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers' ownership change came too late to alter LeBron James' offseason decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 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

Rob Pelinka is the biggest loser in the latest wrinkle to Lakers sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

3 Trades Lakers should be pursuing even if they land Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 17, 2026

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