The Lakers have an offense built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, which is enough to generate headlines. But their defense remains the biggest unknown surrounding a team with championship ambitions. After a summer of changes on that end of the floor and a few drills, Walker Kessler believes Los Angeles has more than enough […]
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Savannah James and April McDaniel have spent years building a friendship and business partnership. It appears to work despite a major difference in their financial statuses. That gap became a source of online debate after the two revealed that during a trip to Japan, Savannah flew first class while April travelled in business class. The […]
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Draymond Green says the Lakers likely wouldn't meet Marcus Smart's demands even if he played better than Austin Reaves in the 2026 playoffs.
Dalton Knecht's future in Los Angeles is uncertain heading into the 2026-27 NBA season and we name the four best destinations for the 25-year-old.
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is raring to return to action after missing all but five games last season due to a shoulder injury. A change of scenery with the Lakers could be the perfect opportunity for Kessler, who signed a 4-year, $130 million contract in July. The Lakers acquired him via a sign-and-trade […]
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Walker Kessler couldn't be more confident and bullish about the Los Angeles Lakers' defense in the upcoming NBA season. The new Lakers center believes that LA will be terrifying on the defensive end due to the highly aggressive lockdown approach across the group "Listen, I think we're going to be a nasty defensive team," Kessler told reporters after the Lakers' Tuesday training camp. "I'm just being honest. "Seeing these guys hound the ball on the perimeter. ... We're going to be really good d...
LOS ANGELES — The Luka Dončić era is officially underway as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday. Following an offseason of roster overhaul — nine new players joined the team this summer — the competition for a spot in the starting lineup is alive and well. Gone are the days of optionality. […]
The hole left by LeBron James’ departure is a wide-stretching one within the Lakers. On the court, the team will have to replace roughly 20 points, six rebounds and five assists per game along with the intangible impact he had on a nightly basis. Off the court, and perhaps more to that point about the […]
The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling a hole. That’s a bet. And as Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted, whether that bet pays […]
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Lakers center Walker Kessler gets real on their defensive potential.
Luka Doncic has made several declarations about the upcoming season, and they show how ready he is to take the Los Angeles Lakers to the next level as their leader. It is well-documented how Doncic has stepped up as the leader of the Lakers this summer. It was not just the trip he organized to [...]
Bronny James made some great points about the Los Angeles Lakers during Media Day, including a remark about one of LA's exciting strengths.
When LeBron James first signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in free agency, one of the initial topics of discussions was where his place of residency would be. During 76ers Media Day on Monday, James confirmed that he would split time between both Philadelphia and New York, and following team practice on Tuesday to […]
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Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler believes that the team will be one of the NBA's elite defensive units during the 2026-27 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers' first day of training camp is now in the books, and Luka Doncic is taking it one step at a time with a brand-new group around him. Speaking to reporters after the team's Tuesday training camp opener, Doncic got candid about whether there are ways for the Lakers to hasten their on-court chemistry in light of the offseason roster changes. "I honestly don't know," Doncic said. "Some things are going to figure out quicker, sometimes some things are going to figure out later...
Expectations for Suns legend Steve Nash's iteration of the Los Angeles Lakers couldn't have been higher, but he notes that health held them back.
LOS ANGELES – During a preseason press conference last week, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would be three of the five starters on opening night when they face off against the Golden State Warriors. Redick has not decided on who his other two starters […]
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DALLAS — Sergio de Larrea’s draft rights changed hands before he ever played for the team that picked him. The Los Angeles Lakers took him 25th overall on June 23. The next day, the Dallas Mavericks acquired him in a four-team trade that also involved the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns. Then he went […]
Ziaire Williams made his case at media day for being the well-rounded wing LA needs in their starting lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be the new leader ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. His former co-star, LeBron James, left the team during the offseason to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Being the best player on a team is nothing new to Doncic. He’s had the same role during his time with the [...]
Austin Reaves is preparing for a bigger role with the Lakers, while carrying an important lesson he learned during five seasons alongside LeBron James. Reaves said watching James showed him how much work is required to stay healthy and perform consistently throughout an NBA season. “One of the biggest things I learned from LeBron was […]
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Bronny James entered the NBA under intense pressure, constant criticism, and comparisons to his father, LeBron James. Some doubters even questioned whether he earned his Lakers roster spot or benefited mainly from his family name. At Lakers media day, the young guard addressed those concerns directly. He spoke honestly about personal growth, working hard every [...]
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day revealed just how much more Sandro Mamukelashvili still wants to achieve in his NBA career.
Cameron Carr told everyone at Los Angeles Lakers Media Day he can turn to Matisse Thybulle for the defensive advice that will make him an immediate contributor.
A scream wrecked Los Angeles Lakers media day.