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Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) reacts after a three point basket during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga's rejection handed Ziaire Williams a golden ticket in Los Angeles

Chris Lambert

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Aug 28, 2026

ESPN's Lakers projection is an insult to the foundation Luka Doncic has built

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 27, 2026

Heat's Nick Richards signing closes Lakers' easiest path to frontcourt help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Latest Lakers prediction pointing to 2026-27 limitations isn't unfair

Colin Keane

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Aug 27, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The financial risk behind Jonathan Kuminga spurning the Lakers is baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Lakers have a low-risk reunion to consider that could solve their forward problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 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)

Adou Thiero should quietly celebrate Lakers missing out on Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Feb 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) gestures after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

3 Realistic Lakers backup plans after Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Rui Hachimura gets the last laugh after Jonathan Kuminga leaves Lakers hanging

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 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)

Jonathan Kuminga spurning Lakers leaves massive hole they'll struggle to fill

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) reacts to no call while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin signing should have Lakers curious about who's available

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss.

3 biggest mistakes of Jeanie Buss' tenure as Lakers governor

Colin Keane

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Aug 26, 2026

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

Walker Kessler’s alternate Jazz reality shows why Lakers had to pay what they did

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick waits with forward Dalton Knecht (4) to get into the game in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ offseason just made Dalton Knecht more expendable than ever

Chris Lambert

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Aug 26, 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)

Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers decision pits financial security against betting on himself

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

Lakers are further from a championship after offseason, and that's okay

Colin Keane

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Aug 26, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and guard Luka Doncic (77) react after a defensive play during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers’ offseason could unlock a part of Luka Doncic the NBA isn’t ready for

Chris Lambert

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Aug 26, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers aim to buck the trend that has followed every former LeBron James team

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 23, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic with Jarred Vanderbilt on the court where he played growing up in Ljubljana REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Lakers snatched the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic blueprint and built it better

Chris Lambert

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Aug 25, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Latest Jonathan Kuminga speculation inches Lakers closer to a sign-and-trade if true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after he was poked in the eye during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Mavericks fans are already buying into a Luka Doncic pipedream that won't happen

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) goes to shoot a basket during warm up before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Lakers' most significant upgrade has nothing to do with the stars or starters

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 25, 2026

Former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Lakers won't know if Walker Kessler was the wrong signing until it's too late

Colin Keane

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers’ offseason makeover is beautiful until you look at the fine print

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson

Lakers may have reason to be glad Peyton Watson hopes didn't pan out

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 24, 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 gives the Lakers an element Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes lacked

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard/forward Demar Derozan (10) reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan signing gives Lakers even more reason to be comfortable

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson's Heat move could signal coming Jarred Vanderbilt reality for Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 24, 2026

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