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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

Lakers must keep Jaden Hardy to fill the void Luke Kennard was never able to

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 13, 2026

Lakers' 2026-27 schedule proves LeBron James didn't take the glitz and glam with him

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Ranking the 5 most important dates on the Lakers' 2026-27 calendar

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

ESPN insider gives Lakers fans the exact Jonathan Kuminga update they wanted

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

Cameron Carr has a path to starting even if Lakers sign Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 13, 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

Lakers may be building a Frankenstein version of Peyton Watson through two moves

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

Comparing the 5 most notable Lakers to Walt Disney World rides

Jason Reed

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Aug 13, 2026

May 3, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game seven in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers could stumble into Max Strus if they can capitalize on latest Cavaliers rumors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walks across the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic is getting all too familiar with new owners during his NBA career

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

LeBron James' Christmas return to LA will reveal integrity of Lakers fans

Colin Keane

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Aug 13, 2026

Feb 20, 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

JJ Redick's job security is suddenly soaring after Lakers ownership change

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) points in the direction of Knicks fan Spike Lee (not pictured) after a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Ranking Luka Doncic among the NBA's early MVP frontrunners for 2026-27

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss could face same fate Mark Cuban did with Mavericks

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 12, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic trade could have given Lakers sale some extra juice

Jack Simone

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Aug 12, 2026

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Yet another Lakers ownership change puts Rob Pelinka right under the spotlight

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 12, 2026

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss attends the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' shocking sale raises the same Jeanie Buss question from Mark Walter's takeover

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers’ new ownership must cultivate Luka Doncic relationship after stunning change

Tyler Watts

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Aug 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter and team executive Jeannie Buss in attendance at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Mark Walter's Lakers regime ends before it could truly begin after stunning sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 12, 2026

Jan 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts following the loss against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook is continuing a steep decline that began in Los Angeles

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 12, 2026

Feb 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to play with the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers hand last season's biggest weakness off to little brother Clippers

Chris Lambert

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Aug 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James adds intriguing wrinkle to Lakers' Christmas Day matchup

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 11, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers get encouraging sign one Jonathan Kuminga possibility may be ruled out

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers' recent opening-night history should make them glad to see the schedule leak

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers know their date to do what only the Heat have done against LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to his team losing the lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves late in the fourth quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Lakers' offseason retool will force JJ Redick to answer 4 important questions

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic's best opportunity to win NBA MVP comes next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 10, 2026

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart.

Lakers upgraded on Marcus Smart, but it might end up hurting them

Colin Keane

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Aug 10, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga's free agency decision could settle key Lakers-Timberwolves question

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 10, 2026

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