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• Top 100 Players Entering 2026-27 NBA Season: Nos. 76-100

  06-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The fireworks of free agency and trade season have (mostly) calmed down, leaving us with many faces in new places and plenty to be excited about for the 2026-27 NBA season.There are still two months until regular season action tips off, but in the meantime, we can do some looking ahead. With that, Lakers Nation is breaking down their list of the 100 best players in the league.This ranking looks at players only for the 2026-27 campaign, with no regard for future seasons. Our series will have seve
  
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• Rui Hachimura Explains Decision To Leave Lakers For Clippers

  05-08-2026 21:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers underwent a roster overhaul this summer, parting with six of the 10 minutes per game leaders and replacing them with talent that is younger and, in their view, better fitting around Luka Doncic. One of the players the Lakers let go was Rui Hachimura, who they effectively replaced with Sandro Mamukelashvili on a four-year, $52 million deal.Hachimura, in turn, signed a team-friendly two-year, $28 million contract to stay home and play for the L.A. Clippers. He joins a roster
  
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• Luka Doncic’s Lakers Minicamp In Slovenia Dates Revealed

  05-08-2026 19:37 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely remade roster going into the upcoming season with a number of new additions. And with the vocal leaders of last year’s team, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, both gone, the onus will be on superstar Luka Doncic to step up in that aspect as well.
  Doncic is already embracing that role as the leader of this team as it has been reported that he will be hosting the entire Lakers roster for a four-day minicamp in his home country of Slovenia. And now the ex
  
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• Luka Doncic’s Ex-Fiancée Requests To Drop Child Support Suit

  05-08-2026 18:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic played much of last season with the Los Angeles Lakers under significant personal stress. While the story stayed under wraps for much of the year, it was eventually revealed that he and his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, were splitting up and a custody and child-support battle was underway.This story was part of the reason that Doncic chose not to suit up for the Slovenian national team this summer, one of the first times in his professional career that he has made that choice. But
  
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• Lakers News: Luka Doncic Among Top 10 3-Point Shooters In NBA 2K27

  05-08-2026 16:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  When it comes to pure shooters, Luka Doncic’s name isn’t always one that is brought up regularly. For his career he is only a 35.2% shooter from deep, has never shot better than 38.2% in a single season and last year shot a very good, but not mind-blowing, 36.6% from 3-point range. But numbers don’t always tell the entire story as anyone who has had to defend the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar has had plenty of 3-pointers knocked down right in their face.
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• Lakers News: Luka Doncic Among Top 10 3-Point Shooters On NBA 2K27

  05-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  When it comes to pure shooters, Luka Doncic’s name isn’t always one that is brought up regularly. For his career he is only a 35.2% shooter from deep, has never shot better than 38.2% in a single season and last year shot a very good, but not mind-blowing, 36.6% from 3-point range. But numbers don’t always tell the entire story as anyone who has had to defend the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar has had plenty of 3-pointers knocked down right in their face.
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• Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sends Message To Bam Adebayo After Winning NBA Social Justice Award

  05-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  For as amazing of a player that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was, and he is clearly one of the greatest players to ever step foot on an NBA court, the legendary center has also always been about much more than basketball and cares deeply about making an impact on people and the world off the court. This why the NBA Social Justice Award is named after Abdul-Jabbar.
  The 2026 NBA Social Justice Champion was Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo, who has done great work in his community th
  
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• AJ Dybantsa Looking Forward To Defending Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic

  04-08-2026 22:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  In today’s era of NBA basketball, it can be argued that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is the most difficult player to defend in a 1-on-1 setting. Despite not being the best athlete, Doncic has proven time and time again that he can get to any spot on the court he wants and knock shots over the best defenders the league has to offer.
  AJ Dybantsa was the number one overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and the forward not only projects to be an excellent scorer, but also a potentiall
  
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• Nike Unveils Kobe 10 Protro Halo And Release Details

  04-08-2026 21:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  The month of August is going to see multiple releases from the Nike Kobe signature line, beginning with a Los Angeles Dodgers-inspired collection and the annual Halo launch that coincides with Kobe Bryant’s birthday.For 2026, Nike is bringing back the Kobe 10 in a Protro model. The original Nike Kobe 10 released in 2015 and at the time was touted for being a breakthrough in lightweight performance that combined advanced cushioning, traction and support in a streamlined silhouette.The Protr
  
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• Cameron Carr Unable To Attend Luka Doncic’s Minicamp

  04-08-2026 20:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster with a number of new additions to the team. With that though, the Lakers will need to build up chemistry and superstar Luka Doncic is already embracing his role as the leader of this team by hosting a minicamp for the entire roster in his native Slovenia.
  Nearly every player on the roster, even down to the two-way players, will be chartered and hosted by Doncic on his dime. Unfortunately, there is one player who won’t be able to atte
  
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• Cameron Carr Not Attending Luka Doncic’s Minicamp Due To Mandatory NBA Rookie Orientation

  04-08-2026 20:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster with a number of new additions to the team. With that though, the Lakers will need to build up chemistry and superstar Luka Doncic is already embracing his role as the leader of this team by hosting a minicamp for the entire roster in his native Slovenia.
  Nearly every player on the roster, even down to the two-way players, will be chartered and hosted by Doncic on his dime. Unfortunately, there is one player who won’t be able to atte
  
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• Luka Doncic Is 100% Healthy After Dealing With Left Hamstring Injury

  04-08-2026 19:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth what was arguably the greatest season of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an MVP contender while being an All-NBA First Team selection. But unfortunately his year was cut short thanks to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that forced him to miss the end of the regular season and all of the playoffs.
  Doncic has spent much of his offseason in Slovenia, spending time with his daughters, but that doesn’t
  
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• Anthony Davis Refutes Workout Story With LeBron James

  04-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis ahead of the 2020 season, expectations for the team shot up as they were immediately considered one of the favorites to win the championship. Pairing Davis with LeBron James would bring the Lakers back into greatness and they would indeed go on to win a ring that year.
  Both knew the pressure that they were facing with the Lakers and thus the work they were putting in began well before the season started. But according to then-Lakers assistant
  
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• Austin Reaves Congratulates Knicks On Winning NBA Championship

  04-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  This past season in the NBA featured the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1973. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to recreate something similar around Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
  New York traded for or signed most of their talent in an NBA that leans towards drafting and developing players. They built their organization from the ground up, and people like Reaves are taking notice. He got to play alongside Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson on Team USA during
  
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• Rick Carlisle Compares Luka Doncic To Magic Johnson

  03-08-2026 22:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic has already proven himself to be one of the most talented players in this era of NBA basketball and that has been on display from the moment he came over from Slovenia. Of course, Doncic began his career with the Dallas Mavericks under one of the best coaches of all-time in Rick Carlisle, and even he immediately realized how special the superstar was was.
  Carlisle recently spoke about this, talking about how Doncic looked like Lakers legend Magic Johnson during his
  
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• Lakers Video: Collin Sexton & Walker Kessler Team Up In Pickup Runs

  03-08-2026 20:22 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers acquisitions Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler have plenty of history together. Not only were the two teammates with the Utah Jazz, but they also grew up near each other with Kessler hailing from Atlanta while Sexton is from nearby Marietta.
  Now, the duo plans on bringing that chemistry they have built together over many years to the purple and gold and the two are already hard at work back in their home state of Georgia. Sexton and Kessler were balling out together at some
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Klay Thompson ‘Would Welcome’ Return Home To Los Angeles

  03-08-2026 19:55 via lakersnation.com
  
  Even though the Los Angeles Lakers already have 16 guaranteed contracts on the roster, the team is believed to be still exploring moves to add players whom they believe can improve the team. Now, a player the team has pursued in the past is emerging as a potential addition this offseason in wing Klay Thompson.
  Like the Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks also have too many guaranteed players under contract and will need to swing a deal in order to get down to 15. And according to Christian Clark of The
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Explains What Lakers Fans Can Expect From Him

  03-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Perhaps the most intriguing signing for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was big man Sandro Mamukelashvili on a four-year, $52 million deal. The 27-year-old is entering his sixth season, but didn’t fully rise to prominence in the NBA world until last season with the Toronto Raptors.
  Mamukelashvili is somewhat of a do-it-all stretch big that effectively acts as a more well-rounded replacement for Rui Hachimura on the new-look Lakers. Fans around the world may not know Mamukelashvili&rs
  
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• Quentin Grimes Gives Reason For Choosing No. 5 On Lakers

  03-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The second-biggest contract the Los Angeles Lakers gave out this offseason was to Quentin Grimes. They signed Luka Doncic’s former Dallas Mavericks teammate to a four-year, $60 million deal with a player option on the fourth year. They believe in his ability to re-create what he had in Dallas next to Doncic with providing quality two-way play.Grimes will wear No. 5 for the Lakers, the same number he has worn the last two seasons with the Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers. He explained t
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Robbie Avila Considering Return To College

  02-08-2026 21:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Las Vegas Summer League was a great experience for the Los Angeles Lakers as they made it to the semifinals before ultimately losing to the Golden State Warriors. There were some intriguing names on the roster to follow, including center Robbie Avila, a man of many nicknames.
  He was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract after going undrafted but did not see much playing time in the California Classic or Las Vegas. Avila only appeared in two games, averaging eight minutes a contest and coming out
  
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• Lakers Video: Gordon Hayward Shares Story Of Working Out With Kobe Bryant

  02-08-2026 19:44 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant became one of the most prolific scorers ever during his 20-year career, commonly being compared to Michael Jordan.
  The one thing about Bryant is that he never lost confidence, no matter how well he was playing or who was defending him. Even if he is shooting poorly, Bryant could still strike a dagger into his opponents in the fourth quarter by making shots when they matter. That is what made him special, also his mindset as he took no days off and took pride
  
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• Collin Sexton Discusses How He Got ‘Young Bull’ Nickname

  02-08-2026 18:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of new faces and one of them Collin Sexton, who was added in free agency to be a potential spark plug off the bench.Over eight years in the NBA, Sexton earned a reputation as an efficient scorer while also playing with toughness. Despite being undersized, Sexton has earned the nickname “Young Bull” and he recently explained the origin of that.
  “Back home, always like the young one playing up,” Sexton said
  
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• Kevon Looney Is Cousin Of Another Former Lakers Player

  02-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  As Kevon Looney joins the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears he already has some ties to the organization.
  Looney played with Nick Young on the 2018 Warriors, winning their first championship together. That had to have been extra special for them as Looney recently revealed that Young, who also played for the Lakers, is his cousin.
  “Having Swaggy P as a cousin has been awesome,” Looney said in an interview with ESPN LA. “We didn’t talk really much about the Lakers, we just re
  
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• Lakers News: Quentin Grimes Looking Forward To Reuniting With Luka Doncic

  02-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Quentin Grimes was one of the first additions made in free agency by the Los Angeles Lakers and the guard is expected to play a big role on this team. He is also no stranger to playing alongside Luka Doncic as the two were previously teammates with the Dallas Mavericks.
  And now that they are teammates once again, Grimes is excited about what they will be able to do together and says they have unfinished business to handle from their time in Dallas.
  “Part two now, teaming up with Luka again
  
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• Lakers News: Sandro Mamukelashvili Reveals Reason For Picking No. 54

  01-08-2026 22:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers went into this offseason with the most cap space in the league and they were quick to target players in free agency. One of those was power forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili, who is coming off a solid season with the Toronto Raptors.
  He can space the floor by shooting 3-pointers and handle the ball as a decision-maker while being a fundamental passer with flashes of athleticism when finishing at the rim. In addition to his well-rounded playstyle, Mamukelashvili wears an
  
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• Dillon Brooks Calls New-Look Lakers ‘Sweet’

  01-08-2026 19:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have entirely rebuilt their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. They’ve added Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and more to create a new identity of youth, energy and hustle around their two stars. Their new roster build, though, is polarizing around the league, especially to their closest opponents.Dillon Brooks is coming off of one of the best years of his career with the Phoenix Suns. He and the Suns hope to build on a c
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal: Lakers Fans Didn’t Love Me Like Kobe Bryant

  01-08-2026 18:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and heading to the Philadelphia 76ers re-opened plenty of discourse around the fandom’s support of the surefire Hall of Famer and all-time great. The national conversation has been about whether or not Lakers fans supported James enough during his eight years with the franchise.It was reminiscent of Shaquille O’Neal, another all-timer who left the Lakers franchise after eight seasons as the team moved forward with a younger superstar. So O&
  
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• Trevor Ariza Discusses What Went Wrong With 2021-22 Lakers

  01-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Without a doubt the worst year of this past decade for the Los Angeles Lakers was the 2021-22 season. After injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis wrecked their chances at defending their title the prior year, the front office made a huge trade for Russell Westbrook, as well as adding a number of veterans such as Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza, not to mention players like Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo who were brought back from that 2020 championship squad.
  Unfortunately, the end result wa
  
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• Collin Sexton: Lakers Want Toughness On Both Sides Of Ball

  01-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  One free agency signing for the Los Angeles Lakers that may be the least talked about is the addition of point guard Collin Sexton. The former lottery pick brings serious offensive firepower and will bring a big boost off the bench for the Lakers while also being more than capable of starting if need be.
  But something else he also plans to bring to the Lakers, and something he says the organization is looking for overall, is toughness.
  “Just toughness. I would say the toughness,” Sex
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Cade Cunningham Tried To Recruit Austin Reaves To Pistons

  31-07-2026 22:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the most important moves the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was re-signing guard Austin Reaves to a new four-year contract. While they did ultimately get the deal done, Reaves has been open about the process and at some points believing he would have to leave L.A. in order to get the money he desired.
  A team that was known to have interest in Reaves was the Detroit Pistons, who were reportedly lining up trades in order to clear the necessary salary cap space to sign the Lakers gua
  
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• Lakers Considered Potential Trade Partner For Bucks Center Jericho Sims

  31-07-2026 20:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  The center position has been a point of discussion for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as the team acquired Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz to become their starting center for the foreseeable future. The Lakers also signed veteran Kevon Looney for some depth, but the team apparently doesn’t feel like that’s quite enough.
  The Lakers have been known to still be on the lookout for another addition at the center position, but the options available through free
  
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• Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Timberwolves Emerge As Jonathan Kuminga Suitor

  31-07-2026 19:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  Despite already having 16 players under contract, the Los Angeles Lakers remain active in their pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The franchise has been exploring sign-and-trade options for the wing, but are not alone in their pursuit as the Cleveland Cavaliers are also known to be trying to acquire Kuminga as well.
  And now another team has entered the competition as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly expressed interest in Kuminga after missing out on LeBron James,
  
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• Quentin Grimes Explains Why Joining Lakers Is ‘Full-Circle’ Moment

  31-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the new additions this offseason that is sure to play a big role for the Los Angeles Lakers is guard Quentin Grimes. The guard seems likely to be in the starting lineup alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and will operate as a key perimeter defender and secondary creator on offense.
  While Grimes was born and raised in Houston, Texas, joining the Lakers has always been a dream of his and that is due in large part to his father, who grew up a fan of the team and even took Grimes to game
  
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• Cameron Carr Willing To Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ To Help Lakers Win

  31-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much in terms of younger talent with great potential for development in recent years, but that is starting to change. Last year, the team drafted Adou Thiero, and this summer they moved up one spot to take Cameron Carr with the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  Carr turned some heads with his performance in Summer League, showing his offensive skill and ability to shoot the ball from deep, while also flashing some serious defensive potential. Whether he wi
  
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• Kevon Looney Glad He Doesn’t Need To Play Against Luka Doncic Anymore

  30-07-2026 22:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The frontcourt of the Los Angeles Lakers has undergone a complete makeover as the team acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade to be the ideal big to partner with superstar guard Luka Doncic. The team also signed veteran center Kevon Looney, who won multiple championships as a member of the Golden State Warriors before spending last season with the New Orleans Pelicans.
  Looney has spent many years trying to contain Doncic as a defender and it is something he is happ
  
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• Puka Nacua Will Be Rocking Luka Doncic Jersey At Lakers Games With LeBron James Leaving For 76ers

  30-07-2026 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  There is no denying that LeBron James is one of the biggest and most popular athletes in the world today. The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar has a massive fanbase and that includes many other of the best athletes across all sports, one of whom is Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua.
  Nacua has spoken about James being his favorite basketball player, but of course James has now signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. And while Nacua remains a fan of James, he still is a Lakers fan and
  
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• Lakers Announce Partnership With Goldin Auctions

  30-07-2026 19:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced a multi-year partnership with eBay owned Goldin Auctions as the franchise’s new official auction house sponsor. This agreement will provide access to Lakers memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items to fans everywhere. This includes things such as game worn jerseys, game balls and nets and plenty of historic pieces from the Lakers vault.
  “The Lakers have the largest fan base in basketball with hundreds of millions of fans around the world wanting to share i
  
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• Brian Shaw Details Why Phil Jackson Coached Young Kobe Bryant Differently Than Rest Of Lakers

  30-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Phil Jackson is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NBA history after winning 11 championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. Perhaps Jackson’s best trait as a coach was his ability to manage the personalities of his stars, be it Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen with the Bulls, or Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal with the Lakers.
  It certainly wasn’t easy and Jackson’s handling of a young Bryant actually didn’t sit well with the rest of th
  
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• Austin Reaves: Luka Doncic Is ‘One Of My Best Friends On The Planet’

  30-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  It was apparent to anyone who watched the Los Angeles Lakers last season that the relationship between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves had grown into full blown best friendship. The two were constantly cracking jokes at each other’s expense and making fun of each other while also being an unstoppable duo on the court.
  Aside from adding a center this offseason, the other top priority for the Lakers and Doncic was re-signing Reaves and they did just that. Returning to the Lakers was also what
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Eyed Mitchell Robinson As Backup Plan To Walker Kessler

  29-07-2026 21:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason knowing they needed to upgrade their center position. The team identified Walker Kessler as their top priority and traded a lot of draft capital to the Utah Jazz in order to bring him in via sign-and-trade.
  The Lakers did what was necessary to bring in their top target, but they also had their eyes elsewhere if they weren’t able to acquire Kessler. Chief among their backup plans was reportedly to pursue former New York Knicks center Mitchell
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Bulls’ Jalen Smith Has Fans Within Organization

  29-07-2026 19:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have completely remade their roster this offseason, making a number of additions to build the team around superstar guard Luka Doncic. One of the biggest was pulling off a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, but the team still remains pretty thin up front.
  As such, the front office is still believed to be eyeing possibilities to add some depth at the center position. One interesting possibility is Chicago Bulls big man Jalen Smith, who apparently has some fans within
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Hosting Entire Roster For Minicamp In Slovenia

  29-07-2026 18:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are now unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team.
  And it appears Doncic is taking his leadership role seriously as he is set to host the entire team for a minicamp in Slovenia next month before the start of training camp, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will incl
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncoc Hosting Entire Roster For Minicamp In Slovenia

  29-07-2026 17:53 via lakersnation.com
  
  With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are now unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team.
  And it appears Doncic is taking his leadership role seriously as he is set to host the entire team for a minicamp in Slovenia next month before the start of training camp, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will incl
  
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• LeBron James Reportedly Felt Lakers Were Ready To Move On

  29-07-2026 16:49 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James has decided to part ways with the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, announcing he will sign a two-year minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers as the final stop of his illustrious career.
  James never took that type of discount with the Lakers and many wondered if it was something he considered this offseason. He made it clear that he wants to compete for championships and may have been able to do that in L.A. with the roster upgrades they made this offseason around Luka D
  
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• Magic Johnson Still Has Knicks As Favorite To Win East

  29-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is always keeping up to date on the NBA as news breaks and things unfold. He made several pieces of commentary when the biggest free agent news of the offseason dropped: that LeBron James would be joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year minimum contract.James joins Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe on a 76ers team that is sure to be one of the talked-about teams in the sport. Many had them as instant favorites to come out of the
  
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• Quentin Grimes Evaluates Lakers’ New-Look Roster

  28-07-2026 22:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have completely re-shaped their roster from the team that got to the second round three months ago. L.A. parted ways with six regular rotation players — LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes — and replaced them with Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Ziaire Williams, Kevon Looney, Matisse Thybulle, and possibly more to come.There are arguments to be made about whether or not th
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Still Looking For Reinforcements At Center

  28-07-2026 19:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have completely remade their center rotation from last season. Starter Deandre Ayton is gone via a trade to the Washington Wizards and backup Jaxson Hayes joined the Utah Jazz in free agency on a deal the Lakers couldn’t afford. Meanwhile, the Lakers made one of the biggest splashes of the summer by landing Walker Kessler, and agreed to terms on a minimum contract with Kevon Looney to be his backup.Kessler and Looney are, on paper, a strong center tandem. They are dr
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga Rumors: Contract Structure Has Been Holdup With Lakers

  28-07-2026 18:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are not done wheeling and dealing this offseason, despite already completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The clear need is a starting-caliber wing, which is why the primary focus has been Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga.The Lakers and Kuminga have expressed mutual interest ever since the Hawks declined his $24 million team option. However, a deal has not gotten done for several reasons. It would have to be a sign-and-trade agreemen
  
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• Lakers News: Walker Kessler Explains Why He Chose Jersey No. 14

  28-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler had to choose a new jersey number when he was acquired by the team this summer. As a member of the Utah Jazz, Kessler has worn the number 24 for all four of his NBA seasons, but obviously he won’t be able to wear that for the purple and gold as that number is retired for the late, great Kobe Bryant.
  Kessler has chosen to go with the number 14 with his new team and he recently revealed the pretty simple reason he chose to go with that.
  “I c
  
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• Magic Johnson Believes LeBron James Makes 76ers One Of Best Teams In NBA

  28-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  After weighing his options for weeks, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move came as a surprise to many as James also considered teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.
  The 76ers had already made a massive trade for All-Star wing Jaylen Brown, so the addition of James now raises their expectations even higher. Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to social media to give his though
  
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