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• Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Views Lakers As Better Fit Than Timberwolves

  24-08-2026 20:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Jonathan Kuminga saga continues to drag on as the forward still has yet to sign a deal in free agency after the Atlanta Hawks declined to pick up his $24.3 million team option. By most accounts it looks as if Kuminga is deciding between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
  There are surely a lot of factors Kuminga is mulling while deciding which team he would prefer to join and one of them obviously is the role he would play with either squad. According to Kurt Helin of NBC Spo
  
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• Lakers News: Derek Fisher Understands Not Being In Hall Of Fame

  25-08-2026 22:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Derek Fisher is one of the most beloved role players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers. Fisher played in the NBA for 18 seasons, spending 13 of them in a Lakers uniform. In that time, his role fluctuated from depth piece to backup point guard to the 82-game starter. But the Lakers were at their best when Fisher was in the biggest role.The Lakers won five titles and went to seven Finals between 2000 and 2010. Fisher was the backup point guard for two of those runs and the starting point gu
  
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• Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Sees How Loved Luka Doncic Is In Slovenia

  25-08-2026 20:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic took his Los Angeles Lakers teammates — including his co-star Austin Reaves — on a multi-day minicamp to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The trip was meant as both a team bonding exercise, as well as a chance for the leader of the team to show his teammates the part of his life that is most important to him.Many of Doncic’s teammates got to experience Slovenia for the first time, going to some of Doncic’s favorite restaurants and seeing sights. They also
  
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Jokes About Getting Slovenian Passport After Lakers’ Trip

  25-08-2026 19:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been spending some time together in Luka Doncic’s hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia for a preseason minicamp. Doncic organized the entire trip, which included some excursions to the Lakers star’s favorite spots, as well as team workouts and a visit to a local hospital to give back to the community. And one person who particularly seemed to enjoy the trip was Jarred Vanderbilt.The Lakers forward has had some consistency troubles on the court, but he has been
  
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• Luka Doncic & Lakers Celebrate Mamba Day With Hospital Visit In Slovenia

  25-08-2026 18:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic spent the last few days hosting his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia for a team minicamp ahead of the 2026-27 season. It’s Doncic’s first real action as the team’s unquestioned face and leader, with a new-look roster by his side. Beyond just the fun of a multi-day trip, the Lakers also took the opportunity to give back to the community in celebration of Mamba Day.Ljubljana and Slovenia are extremely important to Doncic. It’s
  
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• WATCH: Sandro Mamukelashvili Impresses For Georgia In Exhibition Win Over Israel

  25-08-2026 15:53 via lakersnation.com
  
  Heading into this offseason, one of the main focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers was the center position and they addressed it by adding Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Kevon Looney.
  Mamukelashvili, in particular, adds an interesting wrinkle to head coach JJ Redick’s offense with his ability to do a little bit of everything offensively. Currently, the newest Lakers forward/center is representing his country of Georgia and dropped 20 points, six rebounds and six assists in an inter
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Adam Silver Could Step In To Help Smooth Over Buss Family Drama

  25-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  There is a lot of drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers at the top of the organization. This is primarily because of the Buss siblings as five of the six want to sell their remaining shares of the franchise to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but Jeanie Buss is contesting that as losing those shares would force her out of her role as Lakers governor.
  There will need to be some sort of resolution, ideally in a timely manner, as training camp and the start of the regular season is
  
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• Dirk Nowitzki’s Shooting Coach Helped Out During Luka Doncic Minicamp In Slovenia

  24-08-2026 22:16 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic hosted the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster for a minicamp in his home country of Slovenia and the team took part in a lot of activities in order to bring everyone closer together. And of course there was also plenty of on-court work in order to build up the chemistry as there are a number of new faces on the roster.
  In the background of the pictures and videos that have come out was an unexpected face, however, that of Holger Geschwindner, the famed shooting coach of Hall of Famer D
  
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• Lakers Video: Highlights Of Workout In Slovenia

  24-08-2026 19:27 via lakersnation.com
  
  With so many new players on the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers will need some time to gel together and build up some chemistry. And in embracing his role as the leader of this squad, superstar guard Luka Doncic hosted a minicamp for the entire roster in his home country of Slovenia in order to start that process of getting the team to come together as a unit.
  The team took part in many different activities as it was a true bonding experience, but of course there was plenty of basketball being pl
  
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• Caitlin Clark Wore Kobe Bryant Nike Shoes Growing Up

  24-08-2026 16:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  The WNBA continues to soar in popularity, driven by a recent influx of talent, with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as the face of this new era. Her electrifying play has drawn more eyes to women’s sports, going from a phenom at Iowa to now the WNBA.
  In her third season with the Fever, Clark is averaging 21.7 points and 8.2 assists. This is her best year, resulting in a shoe deal with Nike and she recently revealed her history with sneakers, growing up wearing Los Angeles Lakers legend Ko
  
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• Bam Adebayo Names Kobe Bryant On Top-5 All-Time NBA Players List

  24-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The conversation of the greatest NBA player of all-time is one that always causes major debates and heated arguments between fans. Listing out your top-5 players on the other hand, allows for much more leeway as there are a number of players worthy of being in anyone’s top-5 list. And many of them wore a Los Angeles Lakers jersey as this franchise has been the home to many of the top players of all-time.
  The latest NBA star to give out his list is Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and included
  
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• Los Angeles Dodgers Owner’s Troubles Roil Insurance World

  24-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  Federal investigations of Mark Walter’s business empire have put a spotlight on private-equity-owned insurers that invest premiums in risky assets.
  
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• Pau Gasol, Magic Johnson And More Birthday Wishes For Kobe Bryant

  23-08-2026 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Around this time of year, the NBA world celebrates the life of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. He would have turned 48 years old on Aug. 23, and of course, Aug. 24 is Mamba Day.
  As a five-time champion with the Lakers in 20 seasons, the Black Mamba left an everlasting impact on the game of basketball. That being said, members of the Lakers family like Pau Gasol, Magic Johnson, Caron Butler, Mychal Thompson and Judy Seto took to social media to wish the icon a happy birthday.As a teammate,
  
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• Byron Scott Concerned About Lakers’ Defense Going Into 2026-27 Season

  23-08-2026 20:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  When LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intended to play elsewhere, it forced general manager Rob Pelinka to overhaul the roster to conform around Luka Doncic. During Day 2 of free agency, L.A. was active with acquiring Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz as their first domino.
  That was followed by signing Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle and receiving Jaden Hardy in a trade. This team will ne
  
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• Top 100 Players Entering 2026-27 NBA Season: Nos. 21-30

  23-08-2026 18:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  We are entering the final stretch of the offseason before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off. When it does, the game’s greatest players will be back on the floor to help lead their teams to contention.Lakers Nation has spent the last couple weeks ranking the 100 best players in the league with the upcoming campaign nearing. Next, we look at Nos. 21-30, entering into the potential All-NBA candidates.This list ranks solely based on the 2026-27 campaign with no regard for future seasons. Previou
  
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• Kevon Looney Explains What He Hopes To Provide To Younger Lakers Players

  23-08-2026 17:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players and five that were 29 or older. This season, Kevon Looney is the team’s oldest player at 30, and only three total players — he, Matisse Thybulle and Austin Reaves — are 28 or older.Looney then becomes the team’s true veteran leader, as both the only 30-yea
  
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• Matt Barnes Picks Kobe Bryant As Best Guest On ‘All The Smoke’

  23-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Many NBA players have made their attempt to take over the podcast space, both while still playing and after retirement. But one of the most successful instances of this has been former Los Angeles Lakers forward and Kobe Bryant teammate, Matt Barnes. He and Stephen Jackson started “All the Smoke” back in 2019 and it has become one of the biggest media ventures started by former NBA players.The two are known for some of their controversial stances on the game today and that they refus
  
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• Michael Cooper Gives Thoughts On Lakers’ New-Look Roster

  23-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a new era with Luka Doncic as the face of their franchise. Following LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, general manager Rob Pelinka completely turned around the roster to better fit Doncic’s play style and timeline.
  However, it is hard to turn a team into a championship contender in one transaction window. There is a vision in place, but more work will seemingly need to be done to continue improving. As things currently stand
  
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• Details Emerge On Why Klay Thompson Chose Mavericks Over Lakers In 2024

  22-08-2026 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  When news that Klay Thompson potentially being available came out this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were naturally reported as a potential fit given his family’s history with the organization.
  However, the four-time champion decided to sign with the Miami Heat instead, where he gets a chance to start and contend alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. This is now two times that Thompson opted not to return home and plays for the Lakers.
  The first time was in the summer of 2024 when he was a
  
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• Robert Horry Would Feel ‘Sad’ Not Having Buss Family As Part Of Lakers

  22-08-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for their ownership sale, which could include the Buss family selling their remaining 17.8% minority stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Dr. Jerry Buss bought the team in 1979 and ultimately left it to his kids after his passing, but they are now in a notable dispute as five of the siblings want to sell their remaining shares while Jeanie wants to keep it so she can remain governor.
  If this sale ultimately goes through, it would unquestio
  
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• Dillon Brooks Names Luka Doncic As Top Foul Baiter In NBA

  22-08-2026 18:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA season is just about two months away from beginning, meaning players are still fully enjoying their summer vacations. One player, Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns, has used his summer to talk regularly about Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s already commented on the new-look roster around Doncic, and now is focusing on the Lakers star directly.Brooks made a video appearance for the NBA’s 2K League, where he was asked a variety of questions. One of them was naming
  
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• Lakers News: Michael Cooper Compares Luka Doncic To Larry Bird

  22-08-2026 16:36 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Luka Doncic era of the Los Angeles Lakers began, unofficially, back in 2025 when the franchise made the shocking trade to land him from the Dallas Mavericks. But it could be argued that this season, 2026-27, is the official start of the Doncic era, as it is unquestionably his team with a roster built entirely around him.Now, the Lakers will get to see what Doncic brings to the table when a team is suited towards his needs, and less thrown together with his as the centerpiece. Lakers great Mi
  
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• Matt Barnes Expresses Support For Jeanie Buss

  22-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of the basketball world due to all of the drama surrounding the team’s ownership. One of the biggest questions is whether Jeanie Buss will continue to be able to serve as Lakers governor as her five siblings have agreed to sell their minority shares to the same people who purchased the majority shares of the franchise, Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
  Should the Buss siblings be able to sell of their shares, it would force Jeanie out of her position
  
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• Byron Scott Doesn’t Believe Dr. Jerry Buss Would Be Happy With Current State Of Lakers

  21-08-2026 23:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Buss family has owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the franchise in 1979 with it being passed down to his children following his death in 2013.Unfortunately, it now seems as if things are beginning to fall apart. The Buss family sold their majority shares to Mark Walter in 2025, who would then sell those shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner barely a year later. Following that, five of the six Buss siblings agreed to sell their remaining shares to Iger
  
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• Matas Buzelis Recalls Luka Doncic Going Off Against Him

  21-08-2026 21:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a ton of memorable performances last season on his way to winning the NBA scoring title. But without a doubt one of his best came against the Chicago Bulls and it was all thanks to their young, guard Matas Buzelis.
  Buzelis began trash-talking Doncic during the game and the superstar responded by dropping 51 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and three steals while letting the Bulls wing have it throughout the night. And Buzelis recently spoke about wha
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga Rumors: Lakers Are One Of Two Remaining Suitors

  21-08-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have brought in a number of new players this offseason, but one name who hasn’t signed with them, despite being linked to the team all offseason, is Jonathan Kuminga. There is known to be mutual interest between the two sides, but they have been unable to agree to terms on a contract so far.
  The Lakers are one of a handful of teams that are known to be pursuing Kuminga, but one of them just filled that role as the Cleveland Cavailers agreed to a deal for former Denve
  
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• Lakers Minority Owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong ‘Absolutely Not’ Selling Shares

  21-08-2026 19:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are a lot of questions surrounding the ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, Mark Walter has agreed to sell his majority shares of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, while five of the six Buss siblings are also looking to sell their remaining shares to Iger and Kushner, with Jeanie Buss contesting that move.
  There are other minority owners of the Lakers as well and one of them is Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a businessman and surgeon who is known for his work in cancer resea
  
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• Robert Horry Doesn’t Think Players Care About Lakers Ownership Drama

  21-08-2026 18:27 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news lately for off-the-court reasons as Mark Walter shocked the world when he decided to sell the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just one year after buying it from the Buss family.
  Then, news came out that the Buss family wants to sell its remaining 17.8% stake to Iger and Kushner, but Jeanie Buss is trying to fight that as she wants to remain governor moving forward but can’t without ownership stake.
  All of this can certainly be a distraction as
  
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• When Private Equity Comes for Your Favorite Team

  21-08-2026 12:00 via nytimes.com
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record $12.5 billion, the latest sign that huge pools of institutional money are flooding into professional sports.
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal Understands Why Buss Family Wants To Sell Remaining Shares In Lakers

  20-08-2026 23:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  Shockwaves were sent throughout the NBA last week when it was reported that Mark Walter was selling his majority shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion.
  But then another bombshell came out when it was announced that the Buss family had also agreed to share their remaining shares with Iger and Kushner.
  However, that move could ultimately be challenged as Lakers governor Jeanie Buss revealed her intention to void the sale, paving the way for a pote
  
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