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Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react to a call from referee Courtney Kirkland (61) against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 best ways for the Lakers to trim their roster to 15

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

3 Forgotten former Lakers still available in free agency without a home

Tyler Watts

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Aug 8, 2026

Lakers offseason of change doesn't deserve any disastrous reviews

Colin Keane

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Aug 7, 2026

Rui Hachimura's subtle dig shows how much Lakers must change for Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic massive contract projection isn't full story of his Lakers impact

Colin Keane

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Aug 7, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Lakers’ search for a starting forward should lead them straight to the Grizzlies

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson

Kawhi Leonard saga could spare Lakers from Peyton Watson headache

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers' fifth starter competition could have brutal consequences for the losers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis

Wizards are gambling on Anthony Davis doing something he hasn't since his Lakers days

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' offseason overhaul makes Dalton Knecht too important to trade just yet

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 7, 2026

May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) smiles during warm ups before game two of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kevon Looney already embracing the responsibilities Luka Doncic, Lakers need from him

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Denver Nuggets wing Peyton Watson.

Potential Lakers-Peyton Watson union has devolved into an unrealistic dream

Colin Keane

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Aug 6, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht gives the Lakers an unglamorous solution to their roster crunch

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga interest proves Dalton Knecht still has a chance

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 6, 2026

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

Cameron Carr will be playing catch-up with the Lakers when training camp begins

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington

Lakers shouldn't fall for Mavericks' obvious P.J. Washington bluff

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler

Lakers already have a Walker Kessler problem of their own making

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 6, 2026

Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up. Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers fan favorite Lonnie Walker's NBA return is good news with a painful catch

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington.

Lakers shouldn't view P.J. Washington as piece that would put them over the top

Colin Keane

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Aug 5, 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' most important offseason objective may already be complete

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 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

Lakers' backup big man search can be solved without adding a single center

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr. (25) reacts after being called for an offensive foul against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt is biggest reason Lakers should ignore P.J. Washington hype

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Ranking the Lakers' internal fifth-starter options if Jonathan Kuminga signs elsewhere

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard may be the reason Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers future is on hold

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 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 already understands the burden he carries as a Lakers player

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' new additions vindicate and condemn Deandre Ayton in one fell swoop

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Worrisome Walker Kessler trait is something Lakers must buy insurance against

Colin Keane

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson

Lakers could still capitalize on Peyton Watson saga without signing him

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 4, 2026

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