Sandro Mamukelashvili Says Luka Doncic Is The Best Offensive Player Ever
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‘I Hate Him’: Austin Reaves Drops NSFW Reaction to Luka Doncic in Hilarious Interview Moment
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves broke off mid-answer during a media session Wednesday to react to teammate Luka Doncic, who was knocking down half-court shots nearby. The irony? He cursed on camera while praising Doncic’s work ethic. Austin Reaves drops priceless reaction to Luka Doncic’s practice A video clip shared on X by LakersMuse [...]
Lakers Turn Up Intensity Early in Training Camp Under JJ Redick
The Los Angeles Lakers had an extremely intense practice on Wednesday, September 30th, just the second day of Training Camp. The post Lakers Turn Up Intensity Early in Training Camp Under JJ Redick appeared first on LA Sports Report.
It’s time for the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls to finally make a deal
It seems inevitable that the Chicago Bulls roster will undergo some sort of change via a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Will Luka Doncic play in Lakers preseason games? Status revealed
Luka Doncic is set to make his preseason appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers. JJ Redick confirmed Doncic's playing status for the non-bearing games, though the Lakers' priority will be helping the Slovenian superstar and the rest of the group regain rhythm and prepare for the regular season. "He’ll play," the Lakers head coach told reporters after the second day of the Lakers' training camp. "I don’t necessarily know what the historical stats are in this. I think the biggest thin...
‘I’m Just Being Honest’ – Walker Kessler Makes Huge Proclamation About Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers ranked in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating last season. According to newcomer Walker Kessler, that could change this season. Defense has never been the Lakers’ identity, and that could be even more apparent with Luka Doncic serving as the focal point of their offense. However, Kessler believes [...]
The Reason Lakers Turned Down Buddy Hield Trade This Offseason
If there’s one category of players the Lakers were looking for this summer, it was shooters. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to lead the franchise for years to come, GM Rob Pelinka knew that he needed to surround them with the necessary support, particularly on the perimeter. The Lakers addressed that need with […]
Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Two standout players emerge
LOS ANGELES — The offseason is where rosters and expectations are formed. Training camp is where the process to meet those goals begins, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been putting in the work through the first two days. The Lakers came into the new season expected to take a dip defensively, but if what […]
Lakers bring back two-time champion and former Kobe Bryant teammate
The Los Angeles Lakers will be reuniting with a familiar one ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The franchise formally announced Wednesday that Jordan Farmar will join Spectrum SportsNet's Lakers broadcast team, per Khobi Price of the California Post. The former NBA guard and Laker will be in the team's broadcast booth as an analyst for select road games. Jordan Farmar returns to LA Lakers as broadcast analyst Jordan Farmar is a 10-year veteran who is best known as a key cog in the Los ...
Walker Kessler drops ‘nasty’ warning on Lakers’ perceived weakness
LOS ANGELES – Coming into training camp, there seems to be a general consensus that one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ main weaknesses is going to be defense, but don’t tell Walker Kessler that. The new Lakers big man was brought in to help anchor the defense, and during the early days of training camp […] The post Walker Kessler drops ‘nasty’ warning on Lakers’ perceived weakness appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Austin Reaves names two Lakers players as early training camp revelations
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the initial stages of their 2026 training camp, but two of their key newcomers have already made a solid first impression across the team. According to Austin Reaves, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle have emerged as the Lakers' biggest defensive standouts after the first two days of training camp. "Let me tell you, trying to score on Matisse and Ziaire, especially with Adou [Thiero] out there too, and then Walker [Kessler] on the back line, is not easy,"...
Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch
The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15. You can probably see where this is headed. Los Angeles has explored consolidation trades “quite a bit” this offseason, with Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy viewed as the two players most likely to be involved in such a deal, according […] The post Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dalton Knecht deserves a fresh start if Lakers don't have a role for him
It certainly feels like time for Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers to start fresh. And if the rumors prove true, that time may be formally arriving.
Ex-NBA Player Suggests LeBron James Should Come Off Bench Behind Maxey, Embiid And Brown
LeBron James is entering his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers. The move gives him another chance to play with a talented group, but it also gives Nick Nurse a lineup filled with players who are used to controlling the ball. Tyrese Maxey is coming off a [...]
4-Time All-Star Suggests LeBron James Was Not Utilized Well By JJ Redick’s System
LeBron James‘ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end, but maybe it had ended even before the 2025-26 season wrapped up. Maybe it started when JJ Redick took over as coach. The young Lakers coach made headlines a few days ago after commenting on his current roster. He has been with [...]
Ziaire Williams says it’s a ‘blessing’ to play for Lakers after growing up in LA
Among the many free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was Ziaire Williams, a Lancaster, California native who attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside Bronny James. After being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies and heading to the Brooklyn Nets via trade, Williams is back in Southern California with a […]
Lakers Notes: Knecht, Hardy, Kessler, Rotation, Beyer
With 16 players on guaranteed contracts for 15 standard roster spots, the Lakers will need to trade or release at least one of those 16 before opening night. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the front office has explored the possibility of a consolidation trade (ie. a two-for-one) “quite a bit” this offseason and might […]
Lakers have real reason to expect Matisse Thybulle’s best version in years
Matisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have a plan in place to keep him on the court throughout 2026-27.
Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly
Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn’t need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there. Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic during the Lakers’ first training camp practice, providing an early glimpse at a combination Los Angeles hopes will become considerably more familiar this season, according to Lakers Nation. It doesn’t […] The post Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider suggests Bulls center as intriguing Lakers 2-for-1 trade target
The Los Angeles Lakers recently held their media day as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Lakers have several new faces in the mix, including newly acquired center Walker Kessler, whom the team signed and traded for from the Utah Jazz. However, the Lakers don’t exactly have a ton of frontcourt depth behind Kessler […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider suggests Bulls center as intriguing Lakers 2-for-1 trade target appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lakers were reportedly considering a trade for Buddy Hield
Buddy Hield has been changing teams quite frequently the past few years with the Los Angeles Lakers being another spot where he could've ended up. The Lakers are currently facing a roster dillema, since they have 16 players on their active roster when 15 is the maximum. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints , the Los Angeles team explored a trade to move two players in exchange for Hield, but ultimately decided against it. "Sources say the Lakers could've made a '2-for-1 move' to trade for...
NBA rumors: Lakers turned down chance for Buddy Hield trade before recent moves
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on an opportunity to acquire veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield before the guard changed teams multiple times this offseason. With training camp underway ahead of the 2026-27 season, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Wednesday that the Lakers explored several consolidation trades throughout the offseason. Hield emerged as one potential […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers turned down chance for Buddy Hield trade before recent moves appeared firs...
Walker Kessler’s enigmatic jumper could take Lakers offense from deadly to unstoppable
It sure looks like Walker Kessler's brief 2025-26 improvement could last with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Which teams still face NBA training camp roster crunch? Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets among teams to make moves
In less than three weeks, the 2026-27 NBA regular season will begin, and the 82-game race to make the playoffs will ensue. From new faces in new places, like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia, as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard in Miami and Toronto, respectively, to those looking to make a […] The post Which teams still face NBA training camp roster crunch? Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets among teams to make moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Quentin Grimes quietly hinted at how Lakers want to steal from the Spurs and Thunder
Quentin Grimes explained how the Los Angeles Lakers can steal from the defensive playbooks of the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs at Media Day.
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