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• Lakers Media Day: Walker Kessler Envisions Catching A Lot Of Lobs From Luka Doncic

  28-09-2026 23:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the main priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers front office this summer was finding a top-tier center to pair with Luka Doncic, and they believe they did that in trading for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.Doncic has always been best when working with a lob threat, and Kessler gives them that in addition to a true defensive anchor and rim protector on the other end.
  “It’ll be a very big part of the offense,” Kessler said of throwing down dunks on passes from Doncic dur
  
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• Lakers Media Day: Austin Reaves Focused On Getting Body Ready For This Season

  28-09-2026 22:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Now armed with a new four-year contract, Austin Reaves is locked in with the Los Angeles Lakers for the foreseeable future. And there will be even more pressure on him as the clear second option alongside his backcourt partner, superstar guard Luka Doncic.
  But in order for him to perform, Reaves will have to be on the court which was an issue for him last season as he only played 51 games. And while he played 73 the year prior, Reaves also entered the playoffs that season dealing with a foot iss
  
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• Luka Doncic Comfortable Taking Over Leadership Role With Lakers

  28-09-2026 21:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a new era this season as LeBron James is no longer with the organization. There’s some continuity with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but the roster otherwise features a bevy of newcomers who are expected to contribute.
  Replacing James is a nearly-impossible task, and leading the Lakers is a responsibility that will primarily fall on Doncic and Reaves.
  “It feels great,” answered Doncic at Lakers media day when asked about assuming a leade
  
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• How To Watch 2026 Lakers Media Day

  28-09-2026 16:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  The start of the 2026-27 season is right around the corner and to get fans prepared for the upcoming year, the Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Media Day on Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
  President of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick held their annual press conference in advance of Lakers Media Day, offering insight into their offseason moves and what the expectations are for the upcoming regular season. They clearly are excited about th
  
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• Rob Pelinka Confident In Walker Kessler’s Health & Lakers’ Center Depth

  28-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Although the Los Angeles Lakers made numerous moves this offseason, areas of concern remain for general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office. One spot, in particular, is the backup center position, as Kevon Looney remains the sole true center behind Walker Kessler.
  If Kessler ends up missing time due to injury, it puts pressure on Looney to play 20-25 minutes a night, which may not be feasible. Pelinka has the utmost confidence in Kessler’s health so situations like that do not arise,
  
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• Lakers Sign William Kyle III & Cole Swider To Exhibit 10 Contracts

  28-09-2026 05:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts. Additionally, the team has waived guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross.
  This is part of their roster shuffling as they put together their G League squad for the 2026-27 season. If they don’t get waived in the coming days, they will likely spend training camp and preseason with the parent team before joining the Coachella Valley Lakers
  Kyle (6’9”, 230) played at
  
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