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Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic strengthens MVP case by taking efficiency to another level

Tyler Watts

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Nov 2, 2026

Walker Kessler living up to his end of preseason promise (Lakers are not)

Jack Simone

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Nov 2, 2026

Jake LaRavia's shooting resurgence adds needed value to his Lakers role

Chris Lambert

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Nov 2, 2026

Collin Sexton's importance is far greater than anyone expected when Lakers signed him

Tyler Watts

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Nov 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic makes sure Lakers bounce back from bad night like superstar always does

Tyler Watts

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Nov 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers need to make familiar move with Bronny James to continue his development

Tyler Watts

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Nov 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Walker Kessler keeps proving he's the rim protector Lakers need (but it's not enough)

Tyler Watts

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Nov 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

LeBron James isn't missing the Lakers but Austin Reaves should want him back

Tyler Watts

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Nov 1, 2026

Cameron Carr.

Cameron Carr should be given some of Quentin Grimes' minutes for Lakers

Colin Keane

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Oct 31, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Max Christie. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers should try to trade for Max Christie on cheap after struggles with Mavericks

Tyler Watts

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Oct 31, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves must learn lesson that every co-star has to eventually figure out

Tyler Watts

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Oct 31, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Quentin Grimes. Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images

Lakers overpaid for Quentin Grimes as inability to create shots keeps causing issues

Tyler Watts

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Oct 30, 2026

Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic only has to develop a few defensive habits for Lakers this season

Colin Keane

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Oct 30, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura.

Rui Hachimura's surprising comments revealed he'd be a poor fit with Lakers

Colin Keane

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Oct 30, 2026

Oct 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

5 Lessons the Lakers have learned from their first 5 games

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 30, 2026

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Lakers would have a perfect trade partner in the Pelicans if not for Joe Dumars

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 30, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 28: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after making a three point basket as Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks runs down the court during the second half at the United Center on October 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

Lakers should revisit rumored Jalen Smith interest as center concerns arise

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bronny James is officially buried at end of Lakers' bench after Jaden Hardy plays

Tyler Watts

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Oct 29, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) reacts to making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans' bizarre Herb Jones situation could open the door for a dream Lakers trade

Chris Lambert

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Oct 29, 2026

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

3 Bigs the Lakers should've targeted before settling for Lawson Lovering

Chris Lambert

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Oct 29, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Adou Thiero (1) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt's Clippers showing bodes well for Adou Thiero's Lakers future

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 29, 2026

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt made it much harder for Lakers to justify more Kevon Looney minutes

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 29, 2026

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play dfirst quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Lakers' win over Clippers laid out a blueprint for surviving without Luka Doncic

Chris Lambert

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Oct 29, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

Sandro Mamukelashvili proves to be worth every penny to Lakers thanks to versatility

Tyler Watts

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Oct 29, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts to a call during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton just made my biggest Lakers offseason take look foolish in Clippers win

Chris Lambert

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Oct 28, 2026

Nov 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

It only took Derrick Jones Jr. two games to look irresistible as a Lakers target

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 28, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Lawson Lovering #34 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to an officials call during the first of of their 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 4, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Lakers' Lawson Lovering signing delivers a low-risk gamble they can afford

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 28, 2026

Oct 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) is greeted by guard Austin Reaves (15) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Walker Kessler taking the blame for Lakers' defensive woes is only half the story

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 28, 2026

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