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Lakers ‘keep calling’ about Jonathan Kuminga
From the moment the Hawks declined their team option for Jonathan Kuminga, he was linked to the Lakers. LA lacks forwards with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura gone, making Kuminga a great option at the wing position. There were rumors the Hawks were open to a sign-and-trade and reports the Lakers offered Kuminga a two-year, […]
Sparks Player Grades: A first-half report
This was supposed to be a win-now year for the Sparks. They brought back veteran Nneka Ogwumike, traded Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins and Kelsey Plum even took less money so the roster could be built. However, LA is a sub-.500 team once again with a 10-16 record entering the WNBA All-Star break. They have […]
Quentin Grimes wants to be a leader defensively for Lakers
Though still early in his career, Quentin Grimes is not a player who has been known for his defense. Quite the opposite, actually. Grimes’ offense is predominantly what got him his big four-year contract this summer from the Lakers. At his best, he averaged 21.9 points per game after being traded to the Sixers last […]
Sandro Mamukelashvili is excited to play with Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves
Considering that Luka Dončić is a ball-dominant player who attracts a ton of attention and is an elite passer, being his teammate is an alluring proposition. Add in that the Lakers locked up Austin Reaves for the future, and suddenly plenty of wing players and bigs can envision how they can thrive with this backcourt […]
Sparks fall to Mercury, losing streak reaches five games
The losing continues for the Sparks as they fell to the Mercury 86-82 at home. It was another ugly performance from the Sparks. They shot 40% from the field and lost the points in the paint battle 54-36. The Sparks now enter the All-Star break with a 10-16 record. If there isn’t a dramatic turnaround […]
Arthur Kaluma is the prototypical forward the Lakers are looking for
After an undefeated start to the Las Vegas Summer League, the Lakers’ run ended in the semifinals at the hands of the Warriors. Though there will be no hardware this year, or even any NBA All-Summer League recognition, the results were an unquestionable success for the franchise. LA’s most recent draft picks, Cameron Carr […]
Lakers announce five-game preseason schedule
The countdown can officially start for the first look at the newly assembled Lakers. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lakers announced their preseason schedule. The team will play five games with only two of those at home. For those without Twitter/X, here’s a look at the schedule: The particularly astute amongst us will notice that not […]
Did Rob Pelinka improve the Lakers this offseason?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ front office set up the roster to maximize optionality this summer, and they certainly […]
The NBA robbed the Summer League Lakers
It’s not always common for a Summer League team to be exciting. The Lakers have had some of the most exciting sides that have ever traveled to Las Vegas in early July, but they’ve also had some absolute clunkers. Almost universally, though, fans found this Lakers team a pleasure to watch. After a dud of […]
Lakers still monitoring center market, could make trade for big
There is good news and bad news regarding the center position in Los Angeles. The good news is the Lakers acquired their A-list center, trading for Walker Kessler. The bad news is they lost the rest of their frontcourt depth. LA’s starter last year, Deandre Ayton, was traded to the Wizards. Backup big Jaxson Hayes […]
Momentum on Jonathan Kuminga signing has ‘stalled,’ Lakers not motivated to include draft capital in sign-and-trade
It’s not even been three whole weeks since Jonathan Kuminga was first linked to the Lakers early in free agency, but it sure feels like this saga has dragged out forever. Realistically, this should have always been the expectation with Kuminga and his agent, given how things played out with Golden State last season. It […]
Arthur Kaluma signed by Lakers to two-way contract
After a standout Summer League campaign, the Lakers are locking up Arthur Kaluma. On Monday evening, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Lakers signed Kaluma to a two-way contract. A corresponding move will have to be made as the team has all three two-way spots accounted for. Across seven games this summer, Kaluma averaged […]
Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year deal
The Lakers have made another perimeter signing to address their need for defense. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the purple and gold have agreed to a one-year deal with Matisse Thybulle. The deal is for the veteran’s minimum. Shams also added a little nugget in his story on Thybulle’s signing, noting that the Lakers […]
The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap sheet after the first wave of free agency
After a quiet opening night of free agency, the Lakers got to work. On July 1, they agreed to a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and agreed to sign Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. A week later, they added Kevon Looney on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract, and they’ve since signed Ziaire […]
Austin Reaves is ready to step into whatever role JJ Redick asks this season
The Lakers will look a lot different when they take the floor for the 2026-27 season. Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Walker Kessler are Lakers. Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and LeBron James are no longer part of the franchise. Though much has changed, one thing the Lakers can still rely on […]
Sparks keep it close, but can’t beat Wings on the road.
The Sparks lost a Sunday matinée against the Wings, 90-82, further extending their losing streak to four. With Kelsey Plum out, it’s been difficult for LA to win close contests. They’ve gotten solid performances from Rae Burrell, the franchise-leading scorer, Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby, but they are now on a four-game losing streak. It’s going […]
Lakers rookie Cameron Carr dominated Summer League
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, Lakers fans had plenty to be excited about. […]
Lakers Summer League run comes to end with loss to Warriors
The Lakers lost just two times this summer. Unfortunately, the same team that handed them their first loss also gave them their final defeat. In the semifinals of the Las Vegas Summer League on Saturday, the Lakers fell to the Warriors, 92-88. Golden State handed LA a far more unceremonious loss to open the summer at […]
Quentin Grimes says there was ‘mutual interest’ between him, Lakers in recent years
The NBA is a community. Even when players are on different teams, the degree of separation between them and other organizations is small. Quentin Grimes is a perfect example. On the surface, he is the newest Laker and a five-year player who has spent most of his time in New York and Philadelphia. However, for […]
Sandro Mamukelashvili says it’s ‘unbelievable’ to sign with Laker
Every player showers the team they joined with praise upon signing. However, with the Lakers, it’s typically a bit more authentic. The Lakers are a big brand and garner attention and respect that few NBA teams can. Given their rich history and championships, players often enter the franchise with strong emotions about the Lakers. Sandro […]
Lakers vs. Warriors Summer League Preview: A semifinal rematch
With two games to play, the Lakers (4-0) are now in the semifinals, where they will compete against the Golden State Warriors (3-1) on Saturday. Los Angeles looks to stay undefeated in Las Vegas en route to the finals. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors When: 5:30 p.m. PT, July 18 […]
Sparks losing streak moves to three with defeat to Sky
The Sparks lost their rematch with the Chicago Sky, 96-82, on Friday night. Los Angeles is now on a three-game losing streak. In this game, they had 17 turnovers and went 6-26 from behind the arc for 23%. LA only had 14 bench points to Chicago’s 28. Erica Wheeler got things going early for LA […]
Nneka Ogwumike becomes all-time leading scorer in Sparks history
One of the greatest players in Sparks history now has one of the top accolades to match it. On Friday against the Sky, Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Ogwumike entered the game tied with Leslie atop the franchise’s scoring chart after scoring 23 points in a loss to […]
Lakers promote Zach Guthrie to assistant coach, head of player development
After spending two seasons as the G League head coach, the Lakers are giving Zach Guthrie quite the promotion. As first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday morning, Guthrie will be an assistant coach under JJ Redick this season and will also serve as the head of player development. Guthrie certainly has helped […]
Lakers to play Warriors in Las Vegas Summer League semifinals
Summer League has been a tremendous success for the Lakers. In the California Classic, they went 2-1, and in Las Vegas Summer League play, they’ve won all four of their games, punching their ticket to the semifinals. The Lakers are set to play the Warriors on Saturday. The matchup will be played at the Thomas & […]
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