Lawrence Tanter’s voice became part of the soundtrack of Lakers basketball long before a young Klay Thompson ever dreamed of becoming an NBA star. The legendary public address announcer’s death at 76 has now prompted memories from across the franchise, including one from a former Lakers champion whose connection to Tanter stretches across generations. It’s […]
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The Washington Wizards confirmed Deandre Ayton will come off the bench this season, and they need him to buy into that role.
The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster. Lakers president Rob Pelinka addressed both developments Thursday, expressing gratitude for James’ eight seasons in Los Angeles while declaring the organization’s offseason overhaul a success. “It was done amicably, professionally, gracefully,” Pelinka said of James’ departure, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We looked at the whole thing with gratitude, because it’s been an i...
The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster. Lakers president Rob Pelinka addressed both developments Thursday, expressing gratitude for James’ eight seasons in Los Angeles while declaring the organization’s offseason overhaul a success. “It was done amicably, professionally, gracefully,” Pelinka said of […]
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During the Los Angeles Lakers ' press conference ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, general manager Rob Pelinka spoke about the two main guards of the team, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves . Pelinka showed great appreciation for having Doncic on the team and praised his talent: "Luka's the world's greatest offensive player," Pelinka claimed . "And for us to be able to have an opportunity as a franchise to have that player in our building every night as a 26 year old is special and it requires us t...
In the Los Angeles Lakers ' press conference before the season, general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick talked to reporters on various topics with one of them being LeBron James ' era on the team. Pelinka emphasized gratitude while describing what James' era brought to the team and what it means to them. "I thought it would be appropriate to express gratitude for the LeBron era here. We as an organization are still grateful for the run that we had with him here. The Lakers have be...
Rob Pelinka speaks on the increased standard for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season.
The long offseason finally ended on Thursday, with President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick sitting down for their annual presser days before the team’s own Media Day. Every season-opening presser has its own storylines, but this one had a clear main theme coming in. With LeBron James leaving in free […]
For over forty years, Lawrence Tanter’s distinctive voice defined Los Angeles basketball. The legendary public address announcer officially retired in June 2026 after suffering a stroke in March, closing an iconic career that spanned the historic Showtime era and the modern Lakers dynasty. The announcer’s recent death at age 76 has now triggered widespread mourning [...]
Lakers GM gives latest health update on Walker Kessler.
The Lakers legends LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Pau Gasol give their condolences to Lawrence Tanter's family after the iconic PA announcer dies at age 76.
Rob Pelinka cannot reveal much about the Lakers’ pending ownership change, but his first conversations with prospective owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have been encouraging. “We have had introductory meetings with Bob and Josh, and those have been excellent,” he said Thursday during his preseason media availability alongside coach JJ Redick. “With a pending […]
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The Lakers entered the offseason needing to reshape their roster around Luka Doncic following LeBron James’ departure after eight seasons in Los Angeles. Rob Pelinka’s priorities included retaining Austin Reaves, finding a long-term center and adding younger players who could handle, pass and shoot. “We felt like we accomplished all those things,” Lakers general manager […]
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Luka Doncic used his first Lakers minicamp in Slovenia to build relationships with teammates away from the usual NBA environment. He covered the trip’s expenses and organized activities ranging from basketball and golf to fishing, restaurants and a visit to Lake Bled. The experience made enough of an impression that the players personally thanked Doncic […]
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Head coach JJ Redick sees something different in the Los Angeles Lakers roster he will coach during the 2026-27 campaign. After an offseason built around Luka Doncic, he believes Los Angeles now has personnel whose roles complement each other more naturally. During Thursday’s media session, Redick described this “group is probably the first time in […]
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A couple of trends emerged in the Lakers’ offseason. They focused on getting younger and added more athleticism to the lineup. They also got more white. It was the joke that has largely bubbled under the surface. It wasn’t a trend that started this offseason as Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were around before the […]
The Los Angeles Lakers community and the broader basketball world are mourning the loss of Lawrence Tanter, the legendary public address announcer whose velvety, smooth baritone served as the soundtrack for LakeShow across four decades. Following the news of Tanter’s passing at 76, Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson took to social media to share […]
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Danny Green is getting a larger role with the Lakers. This time, it will be behind a microphone. Spectrum SportsNet announced that Green will serve as the network’s primary analyst for Lakers road games during the 2026-27 season, working alongside play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald. Stu Lantz, who is entering his 41st season with the franchise, […]
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Rob Pelinka makes his feelings known about Marcus Smart's remarks on the Lakers' 'disrespectful' offer during extension negotiations.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed who won't be starting in 2026-27. So who should be?
The Lakers’ pivot away from the LeBron James era didn’t start this offseason. It began back in February 2025, when the franchise stunned the league by trading Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka Doncic, even while James was still very much the face of the roster. That move quietly signaled where the organization’s long-term plans […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers took a head start before media day when two of its most prominent staffers revealed what the newly retooled roster would look like. Heading into his third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick met with reporters alongside general manager Rob Pelinka for their annual joint preseason […]
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JJ Redick gives positive review of Lakers rookie ahead of training camp.
The Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka, made a proclamation about Luka Doncic that just can't ring true as long as Nikola Jokic is around.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James has left the building, and that’s not the only big change facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season. James’ departure was still on general manager Rob Pelinka’s mind when he held his start-of-the-season news conference with coach JJ Redick on Thursday. The general manager also exuded optimism about his first discussions with the Lakers’ latest new owners, praised the continued additions to his front office and got excited about the major changes to ...