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Lakers Draft

Mar 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Lakers could be setting themselves up for a major mistake after latest draft workout

Chris Lambert

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11:30 AM PDT

Lakers' answer to major wing need could come true if latest mock draft is right

Chris Lambert

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Jun 17, 2026

Lakers have a selfish reason to root hard for Jazz to draft AJ Dybantsa

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 17, 2026

Lakers risk blowing crucial draft selection if ESPN’s latest mock draft is correct

Chris Lambert

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Jun 16, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, right, talks with Leroy Sims, director of player performance & health, prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers may find their ideal shooter through a clever draft-night swap

Chris Lambert

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Jun 14, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' path up NBA Draft board may have to start with uncomfortable phone call

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka’s nightmare draft record warrants a loss of Lakers power

Tyler Watts

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Jun 8, 2026

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers can get a Dalton Knecht do-over at the 2026 NBA Draft

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 6, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates after a play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the men's ACC Conference Tournament Championship at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Drafting Isaiah Evans would save Lakers from a potential free agency overpay

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) receives a pass during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Lakers can reinvent offense by drafting polarizing forward Joshua Jefferson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) reacts after making a basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Allen Graves is the risky Lakers draft target who can’t be written off

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

Lakers' easiest fix for bench scoring woes is out of reach in the NBA Draft

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers' 25th pick can pay dividends beyond a simple draft selection

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers face two obvious paths with using the 25th pick in the NBA Draft

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers' NBA Draft direction couldn't be clearer as Luka Doncic era takes center stage

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 2, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts in the first half against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers must resist temptation to play it safe at NBA Draft if they hope to contend

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Latest NBA Mock Draft challenges Lakers' ideal center blueprint for Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 1, 2026

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dalton Knecht poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers' uphill free agency battle is a direct result of disregarding NBA Draft

Maxwell Ogden

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May 29, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) reacts during a stop in play against the Western Carolina Catamounts in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Lakers have already worked out NBA Draft prospect who could transform their defense

Chris Lambert

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May 29, 2026

Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat

Lakers catch huge break with Koa Peat’s shocking NBA Draft decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 28, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga

Lakers lost ideal Deandre Ayton replacement to disappointing NBA Draft withdrawal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 27, 2026

St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor

Lakers workout puts standout NBA Draft prospect firmly on fans' radar

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 27, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka can't afford another draft miss if Lakers want full offseason payoff

Chris Lambert

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May 26, 2026

Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat

Koa Peat’s uncertain NBA Draft future complicates Lakers’ first-round plans

Chris Lambert

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May 25, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga

Lakers better hope Luka Doncic’s ideal frontcourt fit doesn’t withdraw from NBA Draft

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 25, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) celebrates after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Lakers may need bold NBA Draft trade-up to finally fix their frontcourt

Chris Lambert

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May 20, 2026

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers must view Jalen Duren's playoff nightmare as the wake-up call it is

Maxwell Ogden

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May 18, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) reacts after a pay against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Lakers Big Board 1.0: Top 10 prospects who can save Lakers from depth crisis

Maxwell Ogden

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May 17, 2026

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