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Jan 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has a realistic shot at a Jokic-like case for MVP next season

Maxwell Ogden

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8:00 AM PDT

Lakers' ownership change came too late to alter LeBron James' offseason decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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7:00 AM PDT

Rob Pelinka is the biggest loser in the latest wrinkle to Lakers sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

3 Trades Lakers should be pursuing even if they land Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss watches at unveiling of statue of former Lakers coach Pat Riley at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers fans get definitive answer to the Jeanie Buss question they've kept asking

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) smiles against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers are one step closer to dominating LA again after latest Kawhi Leonard report

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Mark Walter's decision to sell the Lakers remains puzzling to this day

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after hitting a three point basket to move to fourth on the all time NBA three point baskets made list during the first half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Lakers could still land Klay Thompson despite considerable interest from rival suitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers' P.J. Washington dream may stay just that if Mavericks forward is correct

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are taking a necessary Luka Doncic step after Lakers sale

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Lakers have to get their last major asset-management decision right

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James is facing make-or-break season with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 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

Rob Pelinka's Lakers future could be tied to the same person it always has been

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 16, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs the stanchion after a foul during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest skeptics still have to admit one thing hasn't changed

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Sandro Mamukelashvili will put Lakers on same emotional rollercoaster as Rui Hachimura

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic

5 Superstars the Lakers new ownership could eventually put next to Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Kevon Looney

Kevon Looney gamble looks even scarier after Lakers' failure to add true backup center

Tyler Watts

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Aug 15, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks towards an official after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Lakers' latest win projection badly undersells what they can accomplish

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 15, 2026

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

Lakers shouldn’t even blink after Cavs turn up the heat on Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis

Wizards already coming to Anthony Davis realization Lakers have known for years

Tyler Watts

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Aug 15, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being fouled against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Lakers' most punishing stretch of the upcoming season is already obvious

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga

Cavaliers may have just thrown a wrench in Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 14, 2026

Portland, Oregon, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Walker Kessler is the perfect big to make Luka Doncic's MVP dream come true

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) reacts after a foul against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ex-Lakers guard Dennis Schröder is on the cusp of setting bittersweet NBA record

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers would be foolish to give up on Jake LaRavia after just one season

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 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)

Lakers' best shot at fair Jonathan Kuminga deal could lose him entirely

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

NBA unapologetically gave the Lakers an absolute gift to start next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 14, 2026

Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Latest Jonathan Kuminga-Lakers trade idea is just barely good enough

Colin Keane

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Aug 14, 2026

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