Austin Reaves’ Four-Word Message To LeBron James After Golf Game Goes Viral
Austin Reaves' message to LeBron James might leave Lakers fans emotional.
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Walker Kessler’s Threat To Jazz Before Lakers Trade Revealed
The Jazz were at risk of losing Walker Kessler for nothing in 2027.
Lakers add Cole Swider and William Kyle III
The Los Angeles Lakers have added forwards Cole Swider and William Kyle III while waiving guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross. The Lakers announced the moves Sunday, September 27, as the team continued to finalize its roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Johnson and Ross had both signed with Los Angeles on September 18. […] The post Lakers add Cole Swider and William Kyle III appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Lakers sign two forwards ahead of training camp
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the signings of forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider . They receive Exhibit 10 deals for a chance to get a two-way deal while competing in training camp. Kyle went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, but managed to get a spot on the Lakers' Summer League team, where he averaged 2.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and shot 66.7% from the field. The 6'9" big man spent his college career in three colleges, starting out with South Dakota, later transferring ...
Rob Pelinka says Lakers have added over 15 people to front office, plan to hire more scouts
While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka offered a peek behind the curtain of the hirings the franchise has made this offseason while speaking to the media on Thursday. “Super appreciative […]
LeBron James Reveals One Regret He Still Has From Lakers
LeBron James accomplished what he set out to do when he joined the Lakers, but there is still one part of his time in Los Angeles that bothers him. James helped deliver the Lakers their 17th NBA championship in 2020, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals inside the Orlando bubble. But because of […] The post LeBron James Reveals One Regret He Still Has From Lakers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
JJ Redick Reveals How He Plans to Use Sandro Mamukelashvili
The Lakers signed the former Raptors big man, Sandro Mamukelashvili, to a four-year, $52 million contract this offseason, and his ability to play multiple roles could become a major part of Redick’s plans. Los Angeles has questions to answer at both power forward and backup center, but Redick believes Mamukelashvili gives him the freedom to […] The post JJ Redick Reveals How He Plans to Use Sandro Mamukelashvili appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Walker Kessler forced Jazz to trade him
Walker Kessler’s contract stance played a major role in the Utah Jazz’s decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to Marc Stein. Kessler’s camp successfully convinced Jazz officials that the center was determined to accept the qualifying offer if he remained in Utah, according to Stein. That would have allowed […] The post Walker Kessler forced Jazz to trade him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Who Are William Kyle III And Cole Swider? Examining Lakers’ Latest Additions Ahead Of Training Camp
Understanding who are the Lakers' newest Exhibit 10 signings: William Kyle III and Cole Swider.
How Walker Kessler forced his way to the Lakers revealed
Walker Kessler reportedly had been eager to pursue new beginnings outside the Utah Jazz, ultimately leading to his move to the Los Angeles Lakers. In his latest report, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that Kessler's camp had convinced Jazz officials he was determined to accept his qualifying offer and enter unrestricted free agency next offseason if he remained in Utah. In the end, that bold stance helped prompt the Jazz to trade Kessler to the Lakers. "There is no denying that the s-t-e-e-p t...
Lakers Make Championship Intentions Clear Ahead of New Season
After reshaping the roster around Luka Doncic, general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick believe the Lakers have the pieces to develop into a legitimate contender this season. Pelinka made it clear that patience doesn’t mean lowering the standard in Los Angeles. “We know the expectations in this city are for our team […] The post Lakers Make Championship Intentions Clear Ahead of New Season appeared first on Basketball Forever .
How the Lakers are already using a cap mechanism to build out their G League roster
With training camp starting next week, the Lakers’ front office has been quietly busy in recent days. They signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deals, although they waived Watson one day later. Ross and Johnson were not far behind as they were waived on Sunday night for Cole Swider […]
Luka Doncic sends clear message to Lakers offseason plans
Luka Doncic has separated himself from the Los Angeles Lakers' roster construction in this year's offseason. Appearing on ESPN LA, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka revealed that the Slovenian superstar made a firm statement about the team's pursuit of potential additions. "Luka has been amazing," Pelinka said. "I feel like we're co-creators with him. That's kind of because he's a very creative basketball mind, and ultimately I have the final responsibility to make calls on the roster. ...
Draymond Green Says Luka Doncic Didn’t Allow LeBron James To Be His Best With Lakers
Draymond Green boldly claims Luka Doncic's presence affected LeBron James' performance last season.
Breaking down the battle for two Lakers starting spots
During the Lakers’ annual season-opening press conference, head coach JJ Redick seemed to upend offseason expectations by announcing that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler were his only guaranteed starters. Since leaving newcomer Quentin Grimes off the list was more likely JJ doing JJ things than a real signal that the starting backcourt spot […]
Lakers need Cameron Carr to win a rotation spot to keep up with the Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers already know how to manage Cameron Carr this season due to the threat of the West's best squad.
Bronny James has edge over Dalton Knecht for Lakers' final roster spot entering camp
The Los Angeles Lakers have too many guaranteed contracts on their books, and Bronny James has the edge over Dalton Knecht to make the regular season roster.
5 questions facing the Lakers ahead of training camp
It’s been discussed all offseason, but a transformative era for the Los Angeles Lakers finally starts this week with training camp. Head coach JJ Redick and President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka brought in the Luka Dončić era with a joint press conference on Thursday and answered many of the questions we’ve grappled with all […]
The best part of LeBron James' game will do wonders for Tyrese Maxey
Now that LeBron James is in town, the Sixers’ offense will look very different and that actually might be a great thing for Tyrese Maxey.
Lakers could rescue Julius Randle from Brooklyn, but it's an uphill climb
Former Lakers forward Julius Randle is in basketball purgatory and in need of saving, but LA doesn't have the strongest trade assets at the moment.
Ziaire Williams has shot to become the Lakers' PJ Washington thanks to Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers won’t need to trade for PJ Washington if Luka Doncic can help Ziaire Williams make the same leap.
Quentin Grimes is holding Lakers hostage even if he plays poorly in 2026-27
The Los Angeles Lakers are betting on Quentin Grimes delivering a great two-way season; and if he doesn't, they're simply out of luck.
Austin Reaves has Lakers fans in their feelings with LeBron James golf course reunion quip
The Los Angeles Lakers are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season with a very different roster than the one they had a year ago. The most notable change will be the absence of LeBron James, who took his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Still, James is still […] The post Austin Reaves has Lakers fans in their feelings with LeBron James golf course reunion quip appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic
The Los Angeles Lakers need to find ways to put Austin Reaves next to Quentin Grimes to make sure they finish with an above-average defense.
Austin Reaves remarks about LeBron's 76ers exit while golfing together
As part of a busy offseason, Austin Reaves participated in a golf match alongside LeBron James and Bronny James against a popular YouTube golf group, Bob Does Sports. While the trio posed for a photo and were called a 'killer three', Reaves responded by saying: "Could still be together." The comment got a slight laugh from LeBron despite it seeming like an awkward moment. Reaves and LeBron played together on the Los Angeles Lakers since 2021 when the 28-year-old guard joined the team with Bron...
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