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Lakers Draft

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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12:00 PM PDT

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

Chris Lambert

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6:00 AM PDT

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 28, 2026

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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9)

Lakers can no longer pretend Bronny James is just a favor to LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 15, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) reacts after a dunk against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Lakers can unlock Luka-driven offense with polarizing NBA Draft Combine standout

Maxwell Ogden

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May 15, 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’ ideal draft target is skyrocketing out of their reach after NBA Draft Combine

Chris Lambert

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May 14, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a 3-point basket in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' top NBA Draft priority should be crystal clear after promise to Luka

Maxwell Ogden

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May 14, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) celebrates after cutting down a piece of the net 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 to go all-in on NCAA champion after NBA Draft Combine

Maxwell Ogden

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May 11, 2026

Luke Kennard and Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles Lakers and Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein to Lakers dream just got real after Thunder’s lottery failure

Josh Cornelissen

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May 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers staring down brutal draft problem in trying to build around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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May 10, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) warms up before tip off against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

Lakers can close gap with Thunder but it may not happen until the summer

Maxwell Ogden

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May 9, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Lakers can't embrace one-track mind that continues to drive mock drafts

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 16, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Latest NBA Mock Draft gives Lakers more frontcourt instability they can't afford

Chris Lambert

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Apr 9, 2026

Michigan center Aday Mara (15) celebrates 68-65 win over Wisconsin at the Big Ten Tournament semifinal.

Lakers use Rob Pelinka's Michigan connection to land ideal center in NBA mock draft

Quinn Everts

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Mar 23, 2026

Aday Mara, Michigan Wolverines

Lakers shown the perfect Deandre Ayton replacement just waiting to be plucked

Josh Cornelissen

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 3, 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

March Madness is quickly revealing Lakers’ ideal solution to their biggest problem

Chris Lambert

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) runs up the court during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Maxime Raynaud is making the Lakers regret 2025 NBA Draft more every day

Maxwell Ogden

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; On the left Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talks with head coach Darvin Ham (right) prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Lakers are getting a fresh reminder of one of their biggest draft busts

Jack Simone

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Mar 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Latest NBA Mock Draft pairs Luka Doncic with long-awaited Lakers center

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Mar 6, 2026

Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

NBA Draft can bless Luka Doncic with something he's never had before

Chris Lambert

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Mar 6, 2026

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