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

The Lakers need to learn from their mistakes and avoid another Jonathan Kuminga saga

Chris Lambert

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Sep 15, 2026

Draymond Green gives the Lakers an intriguing pre-deadline trade target to monitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Ranking every new Lakers addition from lowest to highest expectations

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

3 Questions Lakers fans want answered as Media Day draws closer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) laughs with forward-center Maxi Kleber (14) during pre-game warmups during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic could be lining up one last favor for Maxi Kleber after his Lakers exit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Completed Kawhi Leonard trade leaves Luka Doncic as the last of his kind in LA

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Kevon Looney.

Kevon Looney's latest Lakers comments shouldn't be taken lightly

Colin Keane

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Sep 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia has already proved why he shouldn't be a starter for the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 14, 2026

Dec 3, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) reacts with forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' dream Derrick Jones Jr. trade should have real legs to stand on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 21, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' AK Okereke is seen as the team visits Ljubljana for camp REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

AK Okereke's Lakers spot suddenly looks less secure ahead of Grizzlies' roster crunch

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) reacts to a call by a referee during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Celtics answered an important Devin Carter question before the Lakers could

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after a basket. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Lakers' Los Angeles supremacy is secure after Clippers bend the knee to the NBA

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. (20) reacts against the Utah Jazz at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nick Smith Jr.'s Real Madrid deal reinforces why Lakers were right to move on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) before playing against the Houston Rockets in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

2 Realistic Austin Reaves improvements that would make him worth Lakers contract

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James should be studying Cason Wallace film to stick with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka's issues winning on margins back on display as Nick Smith joins Real Madrid

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Adou Thiero

Adou Thiero has clear path to Lakers' playing time but he’s just not ready

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic smiles

Lakers’ Big 3 has the collective skill to simplify the game for role players

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

JJ Redick already proved Lakers can make Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves pairing work

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Feb 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Sandro Mamukelashvili's limitations open up Lakers role for Thiero or Vanderbilt

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 13, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart's decision to leave makes a questionable Lakers move easier to stomach

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Lakers’ current roster build around Luka Doncic hinges on Walker Kessler breakout

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles, CA - May 11: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) grimaces. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lakers quietly set up Austin Reaves as the fall guy if the offseason overhaul fails

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht faces added pressure during training camp as Lakers’ roster cut looms

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton may have cost Lakers an early solution to their fifth starter problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Ranking the 5 worst moves of the Rob Pelinka era after Lakers' offseason overhaul

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler

Jalen Duren's contract demands could shift the narrative on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Mark Williams

Mark Williams' unfortunate injury validates the Lakers' bet on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

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