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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 Video: Bronny James Looks Like Natural In Pickup Soccer Game

  27-08-2026 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers just came back from a trip to Slovenia, taking part in a minicamp and team bonding trip hosted by superstar guard Luka Doncic. Now that that’s finished, there is still some time before training camp officially begins and players still must find different ways to remain in shape during the offseason.
  Bronny James found one way to remain active while taking part in something he enjoys doing as the third-year player was seen showing up to and participating in a pickup s
  
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• NBA Free Agent Rumors: Lakers Potentially In Mix For Bruce Brown

  27-08-2026 20:01 via lakersnation.com
  
  Even though the Los Angeles Lakers already have 16 players under contract, more than the maximum 15 allowed once the regular season begins, the front office remains on the lookout for players who could potentially improve the roster. They narrowly missed out on forward Jonathan Kuminga, but now they are already popping up as a potential landing spot for another forward who they have coveted in the past.
  Back in 2023, the Lakers made a strong push for Bruce Brown coming off his strong play for th
  
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• Lakers Offered More Money To Jonathan Kuminga But Hawks Were Unwilling To Do Sign-And-Trade

  27-08-2026 19:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  For weeks it has been reported that free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga was deciding between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga has now made that decision, choosing to join the Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million contract with a player option in the second year.
  It was believed that the Lakers were the favorites to land Kuminga and had they had been recruiting him since the start of free agency. But he ultimately chose to go to Minnesota on a shorter, less lucrative d
  
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• Nike Teases New NBA Uniforms Coming This Season

  27-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Nike has been making the official NBA jerseys for every team since the 2017-18 season, taking over from Adidas. And they will continue in this role for another decade, recently agreeing to a contract extension that will keep them making NBA jerseys through 2037.
  Uniforms are such a huge deal now with each team having multiple different versions with ‘home’ and ‘road’ hardly even a thing at this point. And now something new looks to be on the way for the 2026-27 season as
  
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• Lonzo Ball Believes LaVar Played Major Role In Lakers Drafting Him Second Overall

  27-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  When looking back at the Los Angeles Lakers’ era following Kobe Bryant’s retirement, they were forced to go through a lengthy rebuild. The man who was supposed to bring them out of that was Lonzo Ball, who they selected second overall out of UCLA in 2017.
  As a Chino Hills native, it made sense for Ball to taken by his hometown team after playing a year for UCLA. However, he believes that his dad LaVar played a huge role in him ultimately being drafted by the Lakers.
  “I think he
  
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• Jeanie Buss Files Petition & Court Date Is Set To Challenge Siblings’ Sale Of Lakers

  27-08-2026 01:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  Jeanie Buss is not giving up her Los Angeles Lakers ownership stake without a fight despite her five siblings agreeing to sell their remaining 17.8% in shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner as part of Mark Walter’s majority sale.
  Jeanie is contending her siblings’ decision, believing it cannot be made without her approval. And now she has officially filed a petition with a court date set for Nov. 5, per Sam Amick and Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic:
  Jeanie Buss has petitioned a Los An
  
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• Lakers Free Agent Target Jonathan Kuminga Lands With Timberwolves

  27-08-2026 00:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  One name that had been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout much of this offseason has been Jonathan Kuminga. The former Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors wing made sense as the Lakers are in need of some more size on the wings after losing both LeBron James and Rui Hachimura this summer.
  It seemed as if Kuminga was waiting for James to make his free agency decision before deciding where he would go. The Cleveland Cavaliers were one option that made sense, but they instead targeted
  
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• ESPN Projects Lakers To Be Worse Than Last Season

  26-08-2026 22:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have completely remade their roster this offseason. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will still be leading the way, but the supporting cast surrounding them is totally different from last year’s squad with Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, amongst the many additions.
  The question now is whether this is a team that can compete with the best the league has to offer. Most expect the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs to be the top teams in
  
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• Mark Walter’s TWG Global Explains Decision To Sell Lakers

  26-08-2026 20:04 via lakersnation.com
  
  Ever since it was reported that Mark Walter had agreed to sell his majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, there have been questions about what caused Walter to move on from the franchise so soon. It obviously is well known that some of Walter’s companies have been under federal investigation for financial improprieties and the belief of many is that is the impetus for his sale of the Lakers.
  There have also been other rumblings as Walter is reportedly also s
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Still In Lead For Jonathan Kuminga With Resolution Expected Soon

  26-08-2026 19:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  It feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga has been ongoing since the beginning of free agency back in July. The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to him, but the talented forward still has yet to make a decision as he continues to figure out the best landing spot and contract situation.
  By most accounts now, Kuminga is deciding between the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, both of whom can offer him an immediate starting spot on a team looking to compete in the Western Conference. And it l
  
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• Joey & Jesse Buss Join Padres Ownership Group

  26-08-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The last year has been one of change for Joey and Jesse Buss after their family decided to sell their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. Joey and Jesse were later fired from their front office roles with the team and now are trying to sell the rest of the minority shares in the Lakers along with their other siblings minus Jeanie.
  It’s no secret that Joey and Jesse loved their jobs with the Lakers and have made it clear since leaving that they want to be involved with team ownership,
  
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• Kevon Looney Discusses Kobe Bryant’s Influence On Him

  26-08-2026 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are many players in the NBA today who grew up watching, idolizing and emulating Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. His impact on the game stretches around the world and one person who is among the many who wanted to be him is new Lakers signing Kevon Looney.
  Looney grew up in Wisconsin, but that did not stop him from loving Bryant growing up. In fact, the new Lakers big man said that Bryant influenced him to love the game of basketball as he would watch him on TV and then go out in the b
  
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• Matt Barnes Needs To See Lakers On Court Before Judging New-Look Roster

  26-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Anticipation is mounting for the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers season to see how all these new pieces come together. The Lakers put out a video of the team scrimmaging during their minicamp in Slovenia and it generated buzz in the dog days of the offseason.
  But for former Lakers forward Matt Barnes, he is in more of a wait-and-see mode with this new squad. With so many new faces on the roster, Barnes wants to see how they gel as a team before making judgments.
  “I’ve got to see it,&rdqu
  
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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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