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Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Quentin Grimes (5) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Ranking every potential Lakers starting wing after two preseason games

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 8, 2026

JJ Redick's ongoing growth as a head coach is Lakers' ace in the hole

Colin Keane

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Oct 7, 2026

Bronny James' struggles should fade away beside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 7, 2026

Quentin Grimes is already showing why Lakers paid him like a cornerstone

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 7, 2026

Jaden Hardy.

Jaden Hardy's poor ball-handling represents lost opportunity for Lakers

Colin Keane

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Oct 7, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Walker Kessler (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' need for a big man behind Walker Kessler is only growing

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 7, 2026

Dalton Knecht.

Dalton Knecht's droopy body language shows Lakers are wise to be shopping him

Colin Keane

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Oct 7, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jarred Vanderbilt's contract may be the only thing saving his Lakers roster spot

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)

Dalton Knecht offers glimmer of hope that Lakers career isn't over just yet

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 7, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Matisse Thybulle (26) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Warriors loss quickly told Lakers how important Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams are

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 7, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Matisse Thybulle (26) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' new additions are sharpening iron with iron and fueling internal growth

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James gives Lakers further evidence he's not a point guard in preseason start

Tyler Watts

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Oct 6, 2026

Ziaire Williams.

Ziaire Williams came so close to justifying his bold defensive claims in Lakers debut

Colin Keane

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Oct 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

Bronny James may have lucked into ideal Lakers mentor in Collin Sexton

Colin Keane

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Oct 6, 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)

3 Polarizing Lakers who will help the team win in the margins

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 6, 2026

Kris Murray.

Unpacking whether the Lakers should sign Kris Murray if he's cut by Grizzlies

Colin Keane

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Oct 6, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

JJ Redick could not hide his jubilation as Lakers evolution started to take shape

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 6, 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' preseason opener exposed painful reality for Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 6, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 Lakers whose stock is rising and 2 plummeting after preseason debut vs. Kings

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 6, 2026

Feb 13, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle (4) smiles during the first half with forward Nassir Little (10) after blocking a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Matisse Thybulle should have early edge in Lakers' starting lineup race after debut

Chris Lambert

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Oct 6, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) watches during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

It's time for Anthony Davis to let the Lakers' center drama go

Jack Simone

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Oct 6, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Cameron Carr turns preseason debut into a statement Lakers shouldn’t ignore

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 6, 2026

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lakers have crafted a perfect environment to tap into Ziaire Williams' potential

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 6, 2026

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play dfirst quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

3 Biggest takeaways from Lakers' dominant preseason debut against the Kings

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Ziaire Williams

Ziaire Williams shows why he should be Lakers starting forward in preseason opener

Tyler Watts

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Oct 5, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Adou Thiero (1) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Adou Thiero's preseason approach is perfect with Lakers' Kings matchup just ahead

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Oct 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Lakers are mishandling Bronny James' development after point guard comments

Tyler Watts

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Oct 5, 2026

Former Laker LeBron James.

Jake LaRavia may've just accidentally thrown shade at LeBron James

Colin Keane

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Oct 5, 2026

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