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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

Lakers need Jonathan Kuminga to accept obvious reality so business can get moving

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Lakers still lack assets for Peyton Watson despite Nuggets lowering asking price

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

Kevon Looney has a chip on his shoulder and the mentality the Lakers need

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

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

Lakers' patience with Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero is bound to be tested

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Blazers will not gift Lakers the Jrue Holiday opportunity they can only dream of

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Lakers quietly nailed difficult balancing act with Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 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 have an important reason not to budge in Jonathan Kuminga negotiations

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka

Lakers' offseason moves prove Rob Pelinka learned a valuable lesson from the Thunder

Tyler Watts

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Aug 3, 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)

Lakers have one Adou Thiero question that has nothing to do with talent

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 3, 2026

Oct 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves' contract has already changed the conversation in Los Angeles

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 3, 2026

Apr 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers have brand-new Jarred Vanderbilt exit strategy if recent rumors are true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 3, 2026

Robbie Avila, St. Louis

Lakers' new fan-favorite rookie might not report to training camp now

Josh Cornelissen

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Aug 3, 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 have the perfect championship blueprint hiding in recent NBA history

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers will miss LeBron James long before he misses the franchise

Tyler Watts

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Aug 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

7 Lakers who are already under pressure before training camp has even started

Tyler Watts

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Aug 3, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest flaw is already putting JJ Redick in a terrible position

Jack Simone

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Aug 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Lakers may have to trade Bronny James to find their missing piece

Tyler Watts

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Aug 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka made a mistake the Lakers could regret in all but one offseason move

Tyler Watts

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Aug 2, 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

Building the Lakers' ideal defensive starting lineup for next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic myth should be debunked by Lakers' Slovenia trip

Tyler Watts

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Aug 2, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

3 Stats that prove Austin Reaves will silence Lakers critics in 2026-27

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 2, 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) thanks fans after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler has the tools to overhaul one critical part of the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Lakers' Dalton Knecht reality proves Rob Pelinka needs more draft help

Tyler Watts

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Aug 1, 2026

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) reacts during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Lakers should prioritize Max Strus over Jonathan Kuminga to minimize risk

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 1, 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 have finally regained the edge they were missing for years

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 1, 2026

Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Cameron Carr's path to Lakers minutes next season is surprisingly simple

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

3 Lakers who are still on the trade block after offseason retool around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Aug 1, 2026

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