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Oct 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Nuggets’ Cam Whitmore signing reinforces Lakers’ decision in 2023 NBA Draft

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

Lakers' recent success against Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Rockets deserves attention

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

Pelicans' Saddiq Bey extension complicates any trade plans for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 18, 2026

Bronny James must embrace offensive shift to fit next to Luka Doncic on the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 17, 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's long-term Lakers viability will face an important test early on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Wizards are the potential trade partner Lakers should keep a close eye on this year

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 2026

Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Walker Kessler's developing 3-point shot could unlock Lakers' flexibility at forward

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 17, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts before the game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Lakers must remain patient despite understandable rumored trade interest

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves' defense is underrated and is far from a problem for the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) reacts after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers maximizing Sandro Mamukelashvili requires the strength to bench him

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Gabe Vincent

Heat's reported lack of interest in Gabe Vincent validates Lakers trade

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 16, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) reacts after making a shot during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Knicks' wave of signings helps Lakers put another round of Bruce Brown rumors to rest

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jaden Hardy

Jaden Hardy may just stick on Lakers thanks to Rob Pelinka’s desire for scorers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 16, 2026

Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) smiles after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Knicks' new signings clear path for ex-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent to get one last shot

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Quentin Grimes' insane career evolution makes him the shape-shifter Lakers need

Chris Lambert

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Sep 16, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 02: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Lakers need to fix last season's slippage to make a bigger push in 2026-27

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 2026

May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) celebrates after winning game five of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Kevon Looney's veteran voice could prove invaluable to Lakers by season's end

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt

Jarred Vanderbilt faces make-or-break scenario with Lakers after trade rumors

Tyler Watts

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Sep 16, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after missing a shot during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Biggest improvement every Lakers starter must make for LA to contend this season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 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)

The Lakers need to learn from their mistakes and avoid another Jonathan Kuminga saga

Chris Lambert

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Sep 15, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a foul against the Houston Rockets in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Draymond Green gives the Lakers an intriguing pre-deadline trade target to monitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Walker Kessler #24 reacts to a play during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images).

Ranking every new Lakers addition from lowest to highest expectations

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a 3-point basket in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 Questions Lakers fans want answered as Media Day draws closer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) laughs with forward-center Maxi Kleber (14) during pre-game warmups during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic could be lining up one last favor for Maxi Kleber after his Lakers exit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Completed Kawhi Leonard trade leaves Luka Doncic as the last of his kind in LA

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Kevon Looney.

Kevon Looney's latest Lakers comments shouldn't be taken lightly

Colin Keane

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Sep 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia has already proved why he shouldn't be a starter for the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 14, 2026

Dec 3, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) reacts with forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' dream Derrick Jones Jr. trade should have real legs to stand on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

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