Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams refuses to stop flopping despite a $2,000 NBA fine levied after the Lakers’ 132‑123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Oct. 27, 2026. Williams argued the call was unfair, says he’ll appeal, and vows to “flop again if it wins a game.” The incident occurred with under five minutes left, when he exaggerated contact while defending Keyonte George. The fine won’t alter his defensive approach, and his early season impact remains strong – he’s started all three games, averaging 11.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals while shooting 52.2% overall and 41.7% from three.
The unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers (2‑0) face the undefeated Los Angeles Lakers (3‑0) on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 PM PT. The game streams on NBC and Peacock, with audio on Rip City Radio 620 AM. Key injury notes: Sharpe, Youngblood out for Portland; Carr, Thiero out for LA, while Scoot Henderson is questionable. The post also outlines Game Day Thread rules for respectful, on‑topic discussion on Blazer’s Edge and the SBNation App.
You knew neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor the Portland Trail Blazers would give up their grasp on an undefeated record without a fight.
Two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom announces he will join OnlyFans, becoming the league’s first star on the platform. Speaking to TMZ on October 27, Odom hints at “risque” but unspecified content and suggests future collaborations with girlfriend Rachel Bradley, who recently signed up herself. The retired forward, who retired in 2014, also reflects on past relationships and his ongoing public life. The move marks a notable pivot from basketball to adult‑content subscription services.
Former NBA forward Lamar Odom becomes the first ex‑Laker to launch an OnlyFans account, the site reports. Odom confirmed the move on October 27, 2026, teasing content that goes beyond the platform’s usual reputation. The announcement, sourced from TMZ, marks a rare crossover of a retired basketball star into subscription‑based social media.
Kawhi Leonard will miss the Raptors' upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and the subsequent matchup with the Clippers after his left knee swelled during the loss to Minnesota. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that an MRI showed no structural damage, but the team plans a multi‑week rest to ramp him back up. Leonard entered the season averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 1.5 assists while shooting poorly (32.4% FG, 28.6% 3‑pt). Toronto won its first two games before the Timberwolves' 117‑94 rout, and now faces Orlando before a four‑game road stretch.
The Los Angeles Lakers assign rookie guard Cameron Carr, the No. 24 pick in the 2026 draft, to their G League affiliate after an oblique injury stalls his NBA debut. Carr impressed in Summer League and two preseason games (12 points, 2 steals per game, 47.1% shooting) but is now listed day‑to‑day and missed the recent contests versus Portland and the Clippers. Coach JJ Redick praises Carr’s work ethic and plans to use the Coachella Valley Lakers for conditioning and rehab as the G League season opens on Nov. 6.
Luka Dončić ignites MVP chants wherever he goes, most recently after his 52‑point, 4‑quarter blast lifts the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3‑0 start against the Utah Jazz. The Delta Center erupted in "M‑V‑P" cheers, joining similar ovations in Miami, Dallas and even before he joined the Lakers. Walker Kessler praised the "crazy" fan reaction, while rookie teammate Collin Sexton enjoys finally playing alongside the Slovenian star. Dončić’s next chance to spark road‑away chants comes Wednesday at the Intuit Dome against the Clippers.
Walker Kessler is already shaping the Lakers into a defensive powerhouse early in the 2026‑27 season. After a modest offensive showing against Utah, his impact on the glass and rim protection has lifted the team’s defensive rating to a league‑top‑six 105.6 when he’s on the floor, with a +26 net rating. The Lakers employ Kessler in a drop‑coverage scheme, relying on his quick‑twitch mobility to hedge screens, recover, and contest shots—from forcing Darius Garland’s jumpers to blocking Rui Hachimura. Coach JJ Redick envisions him as a modern rim‑anchor akin to Victor Wembanyama, allowing aggressive wing players like Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams to press. His rebounding leads LA, and he ranks tied for second league‑wide in blocks.
The Los Angeles Lakers considered adding former Bucks forward Pete Nance to their two‑way roster after Milwaukee released the 26‑year‑old, but the Bucks retained him with their own two‑way offer. Nance, the younger brother of ex‑Laker Larry Nance Jr., posted career highs last season—47 games, 5.4 points per game and a 41.7% three‑point rate, including a 23‑point performance versus Houston. While the Lakers start the 2026‑27 season with two‑way contracts for Arthur Kaluma, Chris Mañon and AK Okereke, Nance remains in Milwaukee, leaving the Lakers to rely on their G‑League affiliates for depth.
Former Lakers coach Byron Scott reveals the grueling daily regimen that fueled Kobe Bryant’s legendary work ethic. Scott, who played with Bryant early on and later coached him, breaks down the multiple workouts Bryant performed each day, detailing the intensity and variety that set him apart from his peers. The insight ranks Kobe as one of the hardest‑working athletes in NBA history and offers a rare glimpse into the champion’s training mentality.
The Los Angeles Lakers have shown the formula for Walker Kessler breaking out as a scorer is already in place.
The Lakers’ early unbeaten run masks a glaring depth issue at center after Kevon Looney’s recent struggles. With Sandro Mamukelashvili holding the spot, the team is debating whether bench forward Jarred Vanderbilt could fill the backup role. Vanderbilt’s rebounding could thrive in a five‑out system, but his lack of scoring and three‑point shooting raises concerns about offensive spacing. The article also examines the slim chances of signing an overseas big mid‑season, noting buyout rules and the talent drop from players like Kelly Olynyk or Maxi Kleber. Ultimately, the piece weighs Vanderbilt’s potential against the need for a more reliable backup center.
ESPN confirms early talks to sell the Los Angeles Sparks for roughly $700 million, marking the latest move in Mark Walter’s sweeping sports‑asset reshuffle after he agreed to sell the Lakers for $12.5 billion. Sources told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that the Sparks, coming off a 16‑28 season that missed the WNBA playoffs, are valued at a record‑high price despite on‑court struggles. Walter’s firm denies any fire‑sale motives, and the deal remains in preliminary stages, leaving the franchise’s ownership future uncertain.
Kawhi Leonard is set to miss at least four games for the Toronto Raptors after swelling in his left knee forces a short layoff. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the injury isn’t structural—an MRI shows no damage—so the Raptors hope to manage his return carefully. Leonard, who has averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.5 steals in his first two outings, will sit out the Oct. 28-30 home games against Orlando and the Nov. 1‑2 road stretch versus the Lakers and Clippers. His absence could extend if the knee doesn’t improve.
Tonight the Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers for the season’s first matchup, reviving a rivalry that defined three peak eras for Portland in the late ’70s and ’90s. Both clubs are in rebuild mode: the Blazers are reshaping their roster while the Lakers, now without LeBron James, lean on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to craft the West’s top backcourt, mirroring the ambitions of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant for Portland. With the Blazers 2‑0 and the Lakers 3‑0, the article asks whether this "Dame‑Ja vs. Luka‑Austin" clash can reignite the historic intensity and invites fans to weigh in.
The Milwaukee Bucks clinched their first win of the season, edging the Indiana Pacers at home, and have quietly secured a player who chose to stay despite interest from the 76ers and Lakers. Insider Marc Stein reports that power forward Pete Nance, a 26‑year‑old undrafted rookie who has been on multiple two‑way deals with Milwaukee since February 2025, rejected two-way offers from both rivals to remain a Buck. Nance appeared in 47 games last season, starting six, and the team views him as a key piece in their early‑stage rebuild. The Bucks next face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Luka Dončić, the Lakers' six‑time All‑Star, was first alerted to Mark Walter’s surprise decision to sell the franchise for a record $12.5 billion by his manager Lara Beth Seager while he was waking up in Slovenia. By the time the sale to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger became public on Aug. 12, Dončić had already accepted the news, saying “there’s not much that can shock me anymore.” He later posted on X that he’s used to big changes after his 2025 trade from Dallas and a recent $165 million, three‑year extension. The deal blindsided Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, who learned of it only hours before the leak, and now awaits NBA approval. The Lakers, 3‑0, aim to stay unbeaten against Portland on Wednesday.
After the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep by the Brewers, attention shifts to ownership rumors. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that owner Mark Walter has rebuffed all inquiries about selling the Dodgers, even as he recently sold the Lakers and is eyeing a $700 million deal for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. Despite an FBI probe into his business dealings, Walter’s willingness to outspend rivals suggests the baseball club remains stable. Fans can also look ahead to a healthier roster, hoping star Shohei Ohtani returns to form next season.
Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss says she was blindsided when Mark Walter agreed to sell his controlling stake to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion valuation—25% above the $10 billion price Walter paid in 2025. Buss learned of the deal hours before it was announced on Aug. 12, ending a partnership she helped forge after selecting Walter to succeed her family. The rapid transaction, completed within 72 hours of initial talks, raises questions about leadership continuity and promises made to star Luka Doncic, while Walter’s own federal investigations add further intrigue. The Lakers, currently 3‑0, host Portland on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers tried and failed to land Pete Nance. Did the pursuit tip their hand on who would have been gone among the two-ways?
Jeanie Buss could remain Lakers governor under Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but her ownership stake remains crucial.
Kawhi Leonard is entering a one‑week rehab for left‑knee swelling, with a re‑evaluation set for Nov. 4. Raptors officials note imaging shows no acute injury, mirroring his 2019 stint when he missed four games as load management while Toronto posted a 3‑1 record. If cleared, Leonard will miss matchups against the Lakers and Clippers, adding to the 34‑game absence he endured with the Clippers in 2024‑25 due to chronic knee issues. Despite setbacks, he logged 37 of the last 48 games last season and played 65 games the year before, his second‑best stretch since 2016‑17.
The Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) face the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) on Tuesday night in a national NBC/Peacock broadcast. Both squads lead the league in scoring—Lakers at 128 PPG, Blazers at 126—so the game promises offensive fireworks. Key injuries include Shaedon Sharpe (out) and questionable Scoot Henderson for Portland, while the Lakers miss Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero. Luka Dončić continues his dominant start, posting 52 points and 10 assists against Utah. Watch whether the Blazers can light it up again and if Henderson can spark a breakout performance against a Lakers guard corps featuring Reaves, Grimes and Sexton.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to get Adou Thiero back to regularly run Sandro Mamukelashvili over Kevon Looney at backup center.