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Dec 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Luke Kennard trade opens door for unsung Lakers hero to secure his future

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 5, 2026

Lakers miss out on perfect low-risk trade target for a price they could’ve paid

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 5, 2026

Lakers' chances of landing Giannis Antetokounmpo just skyrocketed

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 5, 2026

Lakers immediately gutted as their perfect buyout target won’t be available

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James

Bronny James quietly a massive winner of the Lakers’ Luke Kennard trade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 5, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers make Dalton Knecht situation even worse with baffling Luke Kennard trade

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers’ Luke Kennard trade gives Luka Doncic something he thrived with in Dallas

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers hit with another gut punch as ideal guard is traded to rival

Tyler Watts

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Feb 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers already have a buyout target they absolutely must avoid

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic gets unexpected MVP boost without playing a single minute

Tyler Watts

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Feb 5, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis trade just proved the Lakers were right to stand pat

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers get prime buyout target fans know too well after flurry of trades

Tyler Watts

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Feb 4, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers have quietly outmaneuvered everyone else without making a single trade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers taught the NBA a brutal trade lesson teams fear repeating

Jordanna Clark

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Feb 4, 2026

Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers just watched perfect buy-low trade target get moved for a graham cracker

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts to a foul during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images

It took just over a year for Anthony Davis to go from Lakers to basketball purgatory

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34). Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers fans are praying Giannis saga stretches to offseason for a bittersweet reason

Quinn Everts

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Jake Fischer clarifies LeBron James comments that set NBA Twitter ablaze

Colin Keane

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Updated Luka Doncic trade haul will make Lakers fans die of laughter

Jordanna Clark

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being fouled against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Lakers insider shuts the door on future trades with Western Conference rival

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Oct 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring a basket in the 3rd quarter against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers already know exactly when their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade window opens

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 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 trade target just gave them a perfect audition days before the deadline

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

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

Lakers are taking the smart approach with Austin Reaves’ return from injury

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

LeBron James' next team after the Lakers just became painfully obvious

Tyler Watts

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Feb 4, 2026

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook haunts the Lakers once again in unexpected fashion

Jason Reed

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Feb 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Door just swung wide open for Lakers to land ideal center to pair Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Feb 3, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

Lakers get prime buyout target after surprising Jaden Ivey trade

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 3, 2026

Apr 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic unexpectedly saves Lakers from a James Harden disaster

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 3, 2026

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