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Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Lakers reportedly missing out on Walker Kessler is a blessing in disguise

Maxwell Ogden

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May 28, 2026

Lakers fans are already laughing off Cavaliers fans’ LeBron James delusions

Colin Keane

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May 28, 2026

Lakers signing Tari Eason would be a major first step toward recreating Luka’s magic

Maxwell Ogden

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May 28, 2026

Lakers' Peyton Watson dream could actually be falling apart

Jordanna Clark

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May 28, 2026

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson

Lakers dealt gut-wrenching Mitchell Robinson blow before offseason even begins

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 28, 2026

Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat

Lakers catch huge break with Koa Peat’s shocking NBA Draft decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers could unlock epic advantage with bold strategy the rest of the league fears

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 28, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) reacts against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Lakers have a realistic path to recreating Knicks' magical run to NBA Finals

Maxwell Ogden

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May 27, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga

Lakers lost ideal Deandre Ayton replacement to disappointing NBA Draft withdrawal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers offseason tier list: Who stays, who goes, who’s undecided

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 27, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) reacts after getting called for a foul in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Lakers finally have clear path to Keon Ellis move they should’ve made in-season

Maxwell Ogden

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May 27, 2026

St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor

Lakers workout puts standout NBA Draft prospect firmly on fans' radar

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 27, 2026

Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic must follow Victor Wembanyama's lead to maximize Lakers era

Maxwell Ogden

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May 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers angered free agent center target in a way that's probably irreversible

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luguentz Dort

Door opens for Lakers to trade for Luguentz Dort after Thunder cut role in conference finals

Tyler Watts

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Cavaliers' summer cap problem could lead to Lakers getting the wing they need

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge.

Jazz have every reason to fear the Lakers this offseason

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's reported trade preference might sadden Lakers fans

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers have a sneaky superstar upgrade worth considering after playoff fallout

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis.

Lakers must quickly decide if Keon Ellis is still worth pursuing after Cavaliers exit

Colin Keane

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May 26, 2026

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers quietly gifted Dalton Knecht the blueprint for returning to the rotation

Maxwell Ogden

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May 26, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Indiana Pacers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers already have what many contenders will be looking for this summer

Chris Lambert

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Cavaliers' postseason disaster creates new unease around LeBron James' Lakers future

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 26, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka can't afford another draft miss if Lakers want full offseason payoff

Chris Lambert

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers must realize what the Knicks did to build their contender around Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder

Cavaliers learned the Dennis Schroder lesson Lakers know all too well

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Cavaliers' collapse sets stage for Lakers' perfect free-agency heist

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 26, 2026

May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs center Daniel Gafford (21) during the fourth quarter of game four against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Thrilling Lakers trade idea ignites hope of Luka Doncic reunion LA fans want to see

Chris Lambert

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May 26, 2026

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