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May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after being called for fouling against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lakers rumor creates $60 million question mark before the season can even begin

Maxwell Ogden

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2:00 PM PDT

Lakers' roster problems could be solved with a reunion not every fan will like

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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1:00 PM PDT

Luka Doncic already proving to be the Lakers’ stabilizing force amid overhaul

Maxwell Ogden

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8:30 AM PDT

Adou Thiero would be the biggest loser if Lakers add Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:20 AM PDT

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lakers can't sacrifice Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero's future chasing a quick fix

Maxwell Ogden

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Mar 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) talks with an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit distracts them from a better potential starter

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Lakers should already regret Deandre Ayton trade amid backup center search

Tyler Watts

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Jul 29, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma Lakers reunion downplayed after brutal 2025-26 season

Mike Luciano

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Jul 29, 2026

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

Jonathan Kuminga has a clear reason to pick the Lakers over the Cavaliers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

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

Lakers’ most important Jonathan Kuminga hurdle is navigating a pesky NBA rule

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers already face an uncomfortable Kevon Looney question before he even plays

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Lakers' Walker Kessler critics refuse to let context disrupt their narrative

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Reported Walker Kessler alternative makes Lakers' hefty investment look justified

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Lakers are offering the wrong prize to Jonathan Kuminga in free agency

Colin Keane

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome (22) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Clippers' Johni Broome trade rubs salt in the wound of Lakers' misfires

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers putting LeBron James in unwanted role helped force his split from Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Jul 28, 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

Last year's highly anticipated Lakers reunion is all but forgotten

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles at the start of the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LeBron's ripple effect gifts Lakers one last bail out of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Walker Kessler smiles before the game on February 23, 2026. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets keep vindicating Lakers for picking Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Memphis Grizzlies

Instead of Kyrie or Anthony Davis, LeBron is settling for a washed-up KCP

Josh Cornelissen

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) hangs from the rim after dunking for a basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

3 Paths the Lakers can take to solve their power forward problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Matisse Thybulle

Lakers put the Matisse Thybulle blueprint on full display with Marcus Smart

Tyler Watts

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Jul 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht.

Dalton Knecht's Lakers tenure will likely come to a sad, premature ending soon

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

LeBron James' playoff performance against Rockets had wild consequences

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Lakers were playing with fire when they signed Walker Kessler

Colin Keane

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after a Philadelphia 76ers foul during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry's potential Warriors exit could be LeBron James' latest parting gift

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers won't have an easy path to Peyton Watson this year or next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers' polarizing offseason strategy gives Luka Doncic exactly what he needs

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 27, 2026

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