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Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 21, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' AK Okereke is seen as the team visits Ljubljana for camp REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

AK Okereke's Lakers spot suddenly looks less secure ahead of Grizzlies' roster crunch

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Celtics answered an important Devin Carter question before the Lakers could

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Lakers' Los Angeles supremacy is secure after Clippers bend the knee to the NBA

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Nick Smith Jr.'s Real Madrid deal reinforces why Lakers were right to move on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) before playing against the Houston Rockets in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

2 Realistic Austin Reaves improvements that would make him worth Lakers contract

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James should be studying Cason Wallace film to stick with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka's issues winning on margins back on display as Nick Smith joins Real Madrid

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Adou Thiero

Adou Thiero has clear path to Lakers' playing time but he’s just not ready

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic smiles

Lakers’ Big 3 has the collective skill to simplify the game for role players

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

JJ Redick already proved Lakers can make Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves pairing work

Tyler Watts

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Sep 13, 2026

Feb 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Sandro Mamukelashvili's limitations open up Lakers role for Thiero or Vanderbilt

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 13, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart's decision to leave makes a questionable Lakers move easier to stomach

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Walker Kessler

Lakers’ current roster build around Luka Doncic hinges on Walker Kessler breakout

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles, CA - May 11: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) grimaces. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lakers quietly set up Austin Reaves as the fall guy if the offseason overhaul fails

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht faces added pressure during training camp as Lakers’ roster cut looms

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton may have cost Lakers an early solution to their fifth starter problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Ranking the 5 worst moves of the Rob Pelinka era after Lakers' offseason overhaul

Tyler Watts

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Sep 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler

Jalen Duren's contract demands could shift the narrative on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Mark Williams

Mark Williams' unfortunate injury validates the Lakers' bet on Walker Kessler

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 11, 2026

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

Lakers’ lack of ideal depth creates high-stakes rookie year for Cameron Carr

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 11, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Lakers' Deandre Ayton trade remains confusing for one main reason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 11, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts to a call during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton just made a massive statement about Luka Doncic's new Lakers role

Chris Lambert

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Sep 11, 2026

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 11, 2026

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

Quentin Grimes will either be the glue guy or the contract that sinks the Lakers

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 11, 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

Jonathan Kuminga's laughable 'winning culture' excuse won't sit well with Lakers fans

Chris Lambert

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Sep 10, 2026

Oct 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) reacts during the first half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bulls' rebuild may open the door for the Lakers to make one final offseason splash

Chris Lambert

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Sep 10, 2026

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

Lakers hold a clear advantage over the West's Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves tier

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Jan 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suddenly finds himself nearing end of his NBA road

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

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