Bronny James’ good, bad, and worrying trends from Lakers’ first 3 preseason games
The Los Angeles Lakers have played three preseason games, and some trends for Bronny James are emerging in his expanded role.
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Controversial Trade Idea Sends Dalton Knecht To Celtics, Gives Lakers A Stretch Center
Here is a trade idea that sends Dalton Knecht to the Celtics and gives the Lakers a stretch center as they look to finalize their roster.
Erling Haaland’s Cheeky Post After Liverpool 0-3 Man City Goes Viral
Erling Haaland dropped a social media post after Manchester City beat Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty for financial breaches.
JJ Redick feels the Lakers are in a good spot so far this preseason
Preseason results are thoroughly meaningless. With players shuffling in and out of the lineup as everyone ramps up for the regular season, it’s hard to place too much emphasis on the wins and losses. Instead, it’s all about the process and if the team is doing the right things in the minutes the starters and […]
Why new Lakers forward can’t contain excitement playing with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers are still juggling their rotation in the midst of preseason and training camp, one player who has locked down his spot is sixth-year forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian native shined bright during the team’s preseason victory against the Sacramento Kings this past Thursday, showing his versatility and […] The post Why new Lakers forward can’t contain excitement playing with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sandro Mamukelashvili gives Lakers an option they haven't had since Lamar Odom
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to be a bench big man with a versatile skill set they haven’t had since Lamar Odom.
Troy Brown Jr. Recalls Awkward Lakers Locker Room Moment When LeBron James And Russell Westbrook Disagreed
Troy Brown Jr. recalled an awkward locker room exchange where LeBron James demanded wins while Russell Westbrook emphasized fun.
Lakers Could Trade Jaden Hardy For Bilal Coulibaly Or Justin Champagnie, Per Insider
Jovan Buha suggested the Lakers could send Jaden Hardy back to Washington in a hypothetical trade scenario.
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I get that the Philadelphia 76ers weren't at full strength last night, with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James all sitting, but I really don't care.
“They’re Going to Be Pissed”: Lakers Legend Warns LeBron James About 76ers Fans
LeBron James saw himself ending his career at Madison Square Garden. In a Knicks jersey. Then the Knicks won in the 2025-26 season, and that vision vanished. So he signed with the 76ers instead, one of New York’s fiercest rivals. He explained the decision at 76ers media day. An NBA legend noticed. “LeBron, my brother, […] The post “They’re Going to Be Pissed”: Lakers Legend Warns LeBron James About 76ers Fans appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Luka Doncic looks ready to make case for best player in world after rare summer hiatus
The Los Angeles Lakers need Luka Doncic to be in the MVP race this season, and his time off has the superstar looking ready from the jump.
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers
Kings Keegan Murray is back on the floor, though his left ankle still requires some management. Murray made his preseason debut Saturday against Golden State after missing Sacramento’s first two games. He said afterward that he had “a little setback” with the ankle during training camp. “I’ve been dealing with it for a little while, […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers' final roster spot has become a two-man race with preseason over halfway done
Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy are locked in a head-to-head for spot number 15 on the Los Angeles Lakers roster.
Leaguewide roster trims won't solve Lakers' backup big man problem
There is no one on a roster bubble around the league who can truly help the Los Angeles Lakers' frontcourt.
New Lakers guard already emerges as trade candidate
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to explore trading guard Jaden Hardy just three months after acquiring him, according to NBA reporter Jovan Buha. "Now the funny thing is the Lakers are going to be trying to trade Jaden Hardy," he said on Buha's Block . Hardy joined Los Angeles in July when the Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to Washington. In return, Los Angeles received Hardy along with second-round picks in 2031 and 2032. The 24-year-old guard played 57 games between the Dallas Mavericks and...
Lakers' extremely high bar for potential Austin Reaves trade revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers remain highly reluctant to trade Austin Reaves and would only consider moving him if the deal brought back a clear upgrade. "The Lakers could have had Kyrie if they were willing to give up Austin, and they said no. They kept Austin out of the Luka trade," NBA reporter Jovan Buha said on his recent podcast . "They've had opportunities – Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, De'Aaron Fox, Trae Young – where the Lakers could have potentially traded for an All-Star-level...
Kevon Looney on Luka Doncic’s Leadership
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era without LeBron James, but Kevon Looney believes the team already has everything it needs in Luka Doncic. With James departing in free agency, Doncic has taken over as the franchise’s undisputed leader heading into the 2026-27 season. The Slovenian superstar has already embraced that responsibility, organizing […] The post Kevon Looney on Luka Doncic’s Leadership appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Lakers get good news on Walker Kessler, concerning Collin Sexton injury update
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to manage injuries to starting center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton with two preseason games remaining before the start of the 2026-27 regular season. Kessler returned to practice Saturday while recovering from a jammed finger, although he did not take part in live work. JJ Redick said the center completed everything else and spent roughly half of the session on the floor. "He was in practice today. There was no live work today, but he did everything el...
JJ Redick reveals talk with Lakers newcomer, calls Luka Doncic 'not normal' again
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has opened up about an early conversation with team newcomer Sandro Mamukelashvili . 'Mamu' joined Los Angeles this summer on a four-year, $52 million deal after a career-best season with the Toronto Raptors, where he averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. "Sandro and I had a conversation about being an overthinker because I can really relate to that," Redick told reporters on Saturday. "He's been really good on the offensive end in all thr...
Luka Doncic plays a role in the Lakers’ rebuild
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has taken a leading role in preparing the franchise for the 2026-27 NBA season following a busy offseason. The Lakers made substantial roster changes after their second-round playoff elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder, bringing in nine new players. Doncic reportedly had considerable influence on the team’s roster decisions, […] The post Luka Doncic plays a role in the Lakers’ rebuild appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luka Doncic reveals motivation after missing Lakers’ playoff run
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has opened up about the disappointment of missing last season’s playoffs because of a hamstring injury, admitting that the experience has provided additional motivation ahead of the new campaign. Doncic suffered a strained left hamstring during a regular-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2. The injury […] The post Luka Doncic reveals motivation after missing Lakers’ playoff run appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luka Doncic believes Lakers can win NBA championship this season
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is confident that his team can compete for the NBA championship during the 2026-27 season. Lakers head coach JJ Redick previously expressed his belief that Los Angeles could become a championship contender, and Doncic has now made it clear that he shares that confidence. Speaking to reporters following Saturday’s […] The post Luka Doncic believes Lakers can win NBA championship this season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers’ ‘Unique’ Player Reveals How Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Make Them Better in Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ offense will be centered around Luka Doncic, with Austin Reaves serving as his second-in-command. The two had great chemistry last season, and the front office trusts them to carry the scoring load following the departure of superstar LeBron James. But basketball is, of course, a two-way game. So, who will take [...]
Lakers sign new center, waive another big man in pair of roster moves
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived William Kyle III in a corresponding roster move, the team officially announced. Castro, a 6-foot-10, 224-pound big man, joins Los Angeles after already spending time with two NBA organizations since going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Shortly after the draft, Castro signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and later played for their Summer League team. Milwaukee waived him in August before...
JJ Redick provides injury updates on Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton
After a mostly exciting week of preseason games, the biggest question for the Lakers largely center around the health of some of the top players, namely Walker Kessler. The big man has yet to suit up this preseason after jamming his finger during practice in the first week of training camp. Similarly, Collin Sexton hasn’t […]
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