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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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12:30 PM PDT

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

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

Maxwell Ogden

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10:00 AM PDT

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

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

Tyler Watts

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8:00 AM PDT

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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7:00 AM PDT

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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6:00 AM PDT

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

Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) looks on during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 Lakers most likely to get axed ahead of coming roster trim

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 9, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) helps guard Luka Doncic (77) up from the floor against the Miami Heat during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Bronny James already has ideal role in mind alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after a possession against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Lakers can turn Clippers' draft-pick nightmare into long-term flexibility

Chris Lambert

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Sep 8, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts after a Golden State Warriors basket during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bronny James fully understands the work remaining to secure his Lakers future

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 2026

May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) smiles during warm ups before game two of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kevon Looney is quickly helping Lakers buy into what skeptics have already ruled out

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 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 already has a big fan among his Lakers teammates

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton’s reason for joining Lakers makes perfect sense

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 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

Lakers' summer overhaul put Bronny James in a role he shouldn't be in yet

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

New Lakers owners first move should be a trade to keep Luka Doncic happy

Tyler Watts

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Sep 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers will finally see the Luka Doncic Mavericks' fans adored

Tyler Watts

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Sep 7, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Ziaire Williams is poised to become what Lakers needed Jarred Vanderbilt to be

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 7, 2026

Oct 15, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) smiles as he stands on the court during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Predicting Collin Sexton's 2026-27 Lakers season: Role, stats, and more

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

It's not even training camp but Lakers already have a Bronny James problem

Tyler Watts

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Sep 6, 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’ decision to protect the MLE offers an advantage beyond adding new players

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 6, 2026

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