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Austin Reaves holds the ball defended by Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George.

3 Assignments Austin Reaves must complete to have a real shot at All-NBA

Colin Keane

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2:14 PM PST

The good is outweighing the bad in Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt trial run

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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10:33 AM PST

Former Lakers wing Max Christie suddenly finds himself falling out of favor in Dallas

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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9:00 AM PST

Lakers should be quietly thankful their past Andrew Wiggins pursuits fell through

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:00 AM PST

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after a foul in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

How many shooting guards are really better than Austin Reaves at this point?

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:00 AM PST

Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) reacts after a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Carson Cooper offers promising upside as an answer to Lakers' backup center problem

Chris Lambert

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5:57 AM PST

Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams (11) during the fist quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

Ziaire Williams is already shaping the Lakers' 2027 offseason plans

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 10, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr. (25) reacts after being called for an offensive foul against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Mavericks are quickly erasing any hope of becoming legitimate Lakers trade partners

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 10, 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 can give Rob Pelinka confidence to go all-in by taking hot start into overdrive

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 10, 2026

Nov 9, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) and guard Luka Doncic (77) react after the Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic's MVP campaign is fueled as much by leadership as generational talent

Maxwell Ogden

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Nov 10, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

Undermanned Lakers just made it harder to overlook their contender credentials

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 10, 2026

Nov 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (10) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton scaling up reminds Lakers critics to slow down

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic proves himself right as Walker Kessler steps up without Austin Reaves

Tyler Watts

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Nov 9, 2026

Jericho Sims.

3 Centers the Lakers can target with Daniel Gafford out of reach

Colin Keane

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Nov 9, 2026

JJ Redick.

JJ Redick's way-too-early Coach of the Year buzz is a result of his adaptability

Colin Keane

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Nov 9, 2026

Adou Thiero.

Lakers must lean into newfound depth or else risk burning out key players

Colin Keane

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Nov 9, 2026

Nov 8, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (10) holds the back of his head after hitting it on the court when he was knocked to the ground driving to the basket against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

It is too early to write off Collin Sexton or Quentin Grimes as bad Lakers signings

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

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

Luka Doncic doesn't need to sustain otherworldly form to deserve NBA MVP

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Apr 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts during the first half in game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis must accept a new reality for a Lakers reunion to make any sense

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Quentin Grimes injury will dictate how badly the Lakers presently need Cameron Carr

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) waits during a break during the second half in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Lakers' Nique Clifford trade pursuit was doomed to fail from the beginning

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves made early criticism look foolish in Lakers' gutsy win over Pistons

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Nov 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Ziaire Williams.

Ziaire Williams is quickly becoming the fourth most important Laker

Tyler Watts

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Nov 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves verifies his status as Lakers star without Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Nov 8, 2026

LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

LeBron James’ exit has allowed Luka Doncic to blossom into vocal leader Lakers need

Colin Keane

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Nov 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Lakers' Bronny James point guard experiment takes turn for the worse in G League

Tyler Watts

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Nov 8, 2026

Luka Doncic.

Lakers are already concerned about Luka Doncic’s workload (and trying to rest him)

Colin Keane

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Nov 8, 2026

JJ Redick.

Lakers' hot start is even more impressive given LA's roster turnover

Colin Keane

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Nov 8, 2026

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