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• JJ Redick Praises ‘Unbelievable Development’ From Adou Thiero

  25-09-2026 22:55 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made it a point this offseason to get younger and deeper as a roster using a flurry of offseason moves. The biggest remaining criticism of L.A.’s roster, though, is a lack of a go-to wing defender. They have depth at the wing spot — something head coach JJ Redick is excited about — but there are significant flaws with each of their options.One thing the Lakers may have been counting on in their roster building is the continued development of Adou Thiero.
  
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• Rob Pelinka Compares Upcoming Lakers Season To ‘The Odyssey’

  25-09-2026 21:12 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has become known for his interesting comparisons and choice of words during press conferences when discussing his team and players. Perhaps most famous was when he compared signing guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to ‘mana from heaven.’
  Now, with a new season on the horizon and a ton of new players on the roster, Pelinka dipped back in his bag to bring out a new comparison for this upcoming Lakers season.
  “I was talking to JJ the oth
  
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• LeBron James Reflects On His Time With Lakers

  25-09-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers back in the summer of 2018, it marked a change and a new era for this franchise. The Lakers have always been synonymous with legends and all-time greats and James came to the organization when it was at its lowest point in history and turned it around back into the franchise known for winning championships.
  James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the most consecutive seasons he spent with any team in his career. And now that his time with t
  
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• Luka Doncic Shares Vlog From Lakers’ Slovenia Trip

  25-09-2026 19:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Earlier this offseason, Luka Doncic hosted his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his home country of Slovenia for a minicamp. With some many new players on the roster, it was an opportunity for the team to get to know each other and build some chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 season.
  On his new YouTube channel, Doncic posted a vlog with some awesome behind-the-scenes access from the trip.
  “I mean, obviously to see Slovenia first,” Doncic said at the beginning of the vlog when asked abou
  
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• JJ Redick Had Jokes When Discussing Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup

  25-09-2026 17:55 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new team after an offseason overhaul. Their goal from the offseason was clear: build a younger, deeper team that matches the skillsets of their star duo in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The biggest get for them was restricted free agent Walker Kessler, who will join Doncic and Reaves as the starting center in JJ Redick’s opening lineup.That leaves two spots up for grabs between a host of players both new and returning, and it might take a training c
  
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• JJ Redick Alluded To Viral Social Media Narrative When Discussing Lakers Lineup

  25-09-2026 17:55 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new team after an offseason overhaul. Their goal from the offseason was clear: build a younger, deeper team that matches the skillsets of their star duo in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The biggest get for them was restricted free agent Walker Kessler, who will join Doncic and Reaves as the starting center in JJ Redick’s opening lineup.That leaves two spots up for grabs between a host of players both new and returning, and it might take a training c
  
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• ESPN NBA Rank: Luka Doncic Lands At No. 4

  25-09-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic enjoyed one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year, winning his second career scoring title and being named to the All-NBA First Team for the sixth time in his career. Now coming into this season, Doncic is the unquestioned face of the Los Angeles Lakers and the expectations remain high after the front office re-shaped the roster around him.
  Many are expecting an MVP-caliber season from Doncic and he is firmly in the discussion of best basketball players on the plane
  
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• JJ Redick Is Clearly Excited About Lakers’ Addition Of Walker Kessler

  25-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The big move for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was bringing in Walker Kessler to be their long-term answer at the center position.
  It came at a steep cost as the Lakers gave up two first-round picks and two swaps to complete a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz and then signed the 25-year-old to a four-year, $130 million contract. One person who is clearly happy about the Kessler addition though is Lakers head coach JJ Redick.
  “I think Walker’s a perfect fit for Luka and AR,&r
  
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• JJ Redick Feels Pieces On Lakers Roster Fit Together For First Time In His Tenure

  25-09-2026 01:43 via lakersnation.com
  
  The roster for the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers looks very different from the one that ended last season. Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick and the Lakers’ front office rebuilt everything around superstar guard Luka Doncic with multiple important pieces from last year gone.
  LeBron James is the biggest name to depart this summer, but Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard amongst others are also no longer with the team. In their place, the Lakers brought in center Walker Kessler via
  
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