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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

Jake Fischer clarifies LeBron James comments that set NBA Twitter ablaze

Colin Keane

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Feb 4, 2026

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

Jordanna Clark

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Feb 4, 2026

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

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers will instantly regret watching deadeye scorer join Pistons for pennies

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers look absolutely genius for missing out on All-Star center fans would hate

Tyler Watts

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Feb 3, 2026

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 thrown unlikely lifeline they never expected to help land Walker Kessler

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 3, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves' future just became much clearer after Jaren Jackson Jr. trade

Quinn Everts

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Feb 3, 2026

Dec 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after scoring a basket against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Lakers are quietly the biggest winners of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 3, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers left in disbelief as Jaren Jackson Jr. trade reveals harrowing truth

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 3, 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

NBA insiders are all saying the quiet part out loud about Lakers' trade deadline plan

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Brian Windhorst says the Lakers’ Luka Doncic era still hasn’t started

Colin Keane

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Feb 3, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jake Fischer flatly crushes the Lakers chances of Giannis trade

Colin Keane

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Brian Windhorst says Lakers future plans on building around Luka Doncic out loud

Colin Keane

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Feb 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers can't be more thankful for Luka Doncic trade amid James Harden drama

Tyler Watts

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Feb 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith says the quiet part out loud about the Lakers awful defense

Tyler Watts

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Feb 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

LeBron James just stole a star's All-Star appearance for the second straight year

Colin Keane

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Feb 2, 2026

Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after a Philadelphia 76ers foul during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

LeBron James just accomplished something that will eat away at Michael Jordan fans

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers instantly vindicated for passing on once rational trade for Keon Ellis

Maxwell Ogden

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

One year later, the Luka Doncic trade looks wilder than ever

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Feb 2, 2026

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