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• Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Meets Golfer Scottie Scheffler At The Open Championship

  19-07-2026 21:06 via lakersnation.com
  
  Unfortunately, Luka Doncic’s season was cut short due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after having an MVP-caliber year. The Los Angeles Lakers went on a playoff run without their best player and still advanced past the Houston Rockets in six games before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round.
  Fortunately, Doncic did not try to rush back from this injury, which allows him to spend this offseason fully healthy. As the Slovenian star enjoys his summer, he decided to trav
  
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• Cameron Carr Eager To Continue Learning Following First Summer League

  19-07-2026 20:16 via lakersnation.com
  
  Cameron Carr was the Los Angeles Lakers first round pick this year at No. 24 overall after trading up one spot. Most mock drafts had Carr being selected just outside of the lottery and it appears his slim frame may have deterred teams from picking him.
  In a situation where the Lakers need more skilled players on the perimeter, the former Baylor product definitely showcased that he is ready to help this team now. In his first Summer League, Carr demonstrated his ability to shoot, get to his spots
  
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• Luka Doncic Makes First Comments On New-Look Lakers Roster

  19-07-2026 18:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason was a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as with LeBron James’ expected departure, they are moving on to a new era building around Luka Doncic.
  That meant targeting younger players Doncic can grow with for years to come, including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelshvili, Collin Sexton and Ziaire Williams, among others. According to reports, Doncic was involved in the Lakers’ decisions and is said to be excited about the new-look squad. The superstar later
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Discusses Potentially Earning Starting Role For Lakers

  19-07-2026 17:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the primary acquisitions for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer was former Toronto Raptors stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili. L.A. signed the Georgian forward to a four-year deal worth $52 million with a player option on the fourth season, a big show of belief in what is essentially a replacement for Rui Hachimura.As things currently stand, Mamukelashvili could be the starting power forward for the Lakers next to Walker Kessler. That is slightly out of position for him, but he is certainl
  
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• Lakers Video: Collin Sexton Laughs At LeBron James Trend

  19-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the marginal additions by the Los Angeles Lakers was to add Collin Sexton on a two-year deal via the room mid-level exception. He now serves as the primary backup ball-handler for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, essentially filling a spot partially left by the absence of LeBron James.James is moving on from the Lakers after eight seasons with the team. He joined the Lakers ahead of the 2018-19 season, which was coincidentally Sexton’s first season in the NBA, with the Cleveland Caval
  
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• Lakers News: Walker Kessler Ready To Play In High Stakes Games

  19-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The first order of business for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was acquiring a long-term center to pair with star Luka Doncic. Granted, it was came at a hefty price, but general manager Rob Pelinka was able to bring in Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz to fill that need.
  L.A. gave Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract along with sending their two remaining first-round picks unprotected in 2031 and 20233, along with pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. However, the 24-year-
  
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• Recap: Lakers Fall To Warriors In Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

  19-07-2026 04:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked to continue their run in the Las Vegas Summer League, taking on the Golden State Warriors in the semifinals at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday afternoon.The Lakers lost to the Warriors in blowout fashion in the California Classic opener before rattling off six straight wins to get to this point. They were certainly looking for revenge in this one, but the Warriors ultimately came out on top, 92-88, in a close game to advance to the championship.
  L.A. won its fi
  
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