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• Lakers Reportedly Viewed Getting Draft Capital Back For Deandre Ayton As ‘Pleasant Surprise’

  23-09-2026 00:37 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason, turning over nearly their entire roster that reached the second round of the playoffs last season. Lost in a myriad of massive, roster-shaping moves was a smaller deal that sent Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.This move came with some question marks at the time of the transaction. Many assumed Ayton would act as the backup to Walker Kessler after he p
  
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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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• Rob Pelinka Outlines Offseason Plan He Feels Lakers Achieved

  24-09-2026 23:19 via lakersnation.com
  
  This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest news came when LeBron James announced that he would be continuing his playing career elsewhere, eventually choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers. But following that news, the Lakers moved quickly to re-shape the roster around superstar Luka Doncic.
  Once it became clear that James would not be returning, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office moved towards accomplishing three primary goals this offseason, and he feels
  
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• Rob Pelinka ‘Grateful’ For LeBron James Era With Lakers

  24-09-2026 22:24 via lakersnation.com
  
  At the outset of this offseason, both Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick made it very clear they wanted LeBron James to remain with the franchise.Pelinka even expressed his desire for James to retire with the Lakers.
  But that possibility was quickly eliminated as prior to the start of free agency, James informed the Lakers he planned to continue his career elsewhere. James went on to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes of winning a championship.
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• LeBron James Pays Tribute To Lakers’ Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter

  24-09-2026 19:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers lost a treasured member of their family as legendary PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away at the age of 76. Tanter had been the Lakers’ PA announcer for more than 40 seasons and was the voice of this franchise since the Showtime era of the 1980s all the way through this most recent LeBron James era.
  Tanter’s iconic voice made him such a memorable and legendary figure and his loss was felt greatly by many throughout the organization. But even someone who is
  
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• Luka Doncic ‘Desperately’ Wants To Win Championships With Lakers

  24-09-2026 17:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward.
  Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play in L.A., but he has continued to express his commitment and loyalty to the organization every step on the way. That was again the case in an excerpt from “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history of the franchise that was recently releas
  
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• How To Watch Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Lakers Press Conference

  24-09-2026 17:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Media Day for the Los Angeles Lakers is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 28, which signals the start of the season with training camp kicking off the next day. But before that goes down, Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick will be holding his own press conference on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. PT.
  Pelinka has not spoken publicly since his annual end-of-the-season press conference despite an extremely busy summer reshaping the Lake
  
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• Legendary Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Passes Away

  24-09-2026 07:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away at the age of 76.
  “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter. For 43 years, LT’s voice served as the soundtrack to Lakers games at the arena. He will be remembered as a cherished member of the Lakers family,” the team said in a statement accompanied by a graphic memorializing Tanter.Lawrence Tanter, f
  
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• Marcus Smart: Lakers’ Offer In Free Agency Was ‘Disrespectful’

  24-09-2026 01:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2026-27 season with essentially a brand new roster as key pieces from last season like LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard are all gone.
  Smart, in particular, is a big loss as he was a great fit with the Lakers as a perimeter defender with big-game experience who also brings some leadership to the locker room. After Smart essentially revived his career with the purple and gold, many assumed he would be back
  
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• Alperen Sengun Believes Rockets Outplayed Lakers In Playoffs But Lacked Experience

  23-09-2026 22:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  Despite being without superstar Luka Doncic for the entire series, and Austin Reaves for most of it, the Los Angeles Lakers were still able to defeat the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs last season. In fairness, the Rockets were also without their superstar Kevin Durant, but they still had another All-Star in Alperen Sengun along with a talented cast of young players.
  Most expected the Rockets to come out on top so the Lakers taking them down came as a surprise to many. And Se
  
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• Danny Green And Sasha Vujacic Among Changes To Lakers Broadcast Team On Spectrum SportsNet

  23-09-2026 21:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  Spectrum SportsNet has been the home of Los Angeles Lakers television coverage since its launch in 2012. With the 2026-27 season just around the corner, the network announced its broadcast and programming schedule, which included some changes and additions.
  Longtime color commentator Stu Lantz, who is entering his 41st season with the team, will now be calling only home games alongside play-by-play man Bill MacDonald. With Lantz now 80 years old and having dealt with a medical procedure prior to
  
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• Spectrum SportsNet Announces Changes & Additions To Lakers Broadcast Team For 2026-27 Season

  23-09-2026 21:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  Spectrum SportsNet has been the home of Los Angeles Lakers television coverage since its launch in 2012. With the 2026-27 season just around the corner, the network announced its broadcast and programming schedule, which included some changes and additions.
  Longtime color commentator Stu Lantz, who is entering his 41st season with the team, will now be calling only home games alongside play-by-play man Bill MacDonald. With Lantz now 80 years old and having dealt with a medical procedure prior to
  
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• Lakers Video: Cameron Carr Throws Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game

  23-09-2026 19:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have always been closely linked as the two longest tenured L.A. sports franchises. Every season, the Dodgers hold a Lakers Night with a member of the team throwing out the first pitch and rookie Cameron Carr was originally scheduled to do so alongside new big man Walker Kessler.
  However, Carr was unable to attend that night, leaving Kessler to handle duties on his own. But the rookie would still get his chance to throw out that first pitch as he did so on Tuesd
  
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• ESPN NBA Rank: Austin Reaves Lands At No. 37

  23-09-2026 16:56 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers showed their faith in Austin Reaves as a legitimate No. 2 option this offseason by giving him a four-year, $185 million deal in free agency. Reaves was on one of the best value deals in the NBA, but is now a max player, and will have to continue his ascension to prove the Lakers’ faith in him right.Reaves found himself hovering around All-Star territory last season. He finished the year with averages of 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists on 49.0% from the fiel
  
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• Matt Barnes Recalls His Vantage Point Of Famous Kobe Bryant Incident

  23-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are many legendary moments that occurred throughout the career of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one pretty random one that has always remained at the forefront of the minds of many came in a random 2010 game against the Orlando Magic when Matt Barnes faked a pass right in the face of Bryant, who didn’t flinch at all.
  Barnes was a legit enforcer in the league at that time and had gotten frustrated with Bryant’s actions during that contest leading to the moment. And Ba
  
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• ESPN NBA Rank: Walker Kessler Comes In At No. 73

  22-09-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The biggest move of the summer for the Los Angeles Lakers was trading two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps for restricted free agent Walker Kessler. In turn, they gave the big man a four-year deal worth $130 million, a massive investment in a player many view as one of the best rim protectors in the sport.Kessler played only five games last season due to a torn labrum, but he figures to be the ideal long-term partner for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves at the center position. In hi
  
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• Lakers Announce Release Of Official Franchise History Book With TASCHEN

  22-09-2026 18:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that, in collaboration with book publisher TASCHEN, they are releasing “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history book of the franchise.The 528-page book spans seven decades of Laker history on and off the court, exploring stories of fandom, basketball culture and the franchise’s connections to Hollywood. The book includes a foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an afterword by Phil Jackson and an introd
  
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• Lakers Announce Official Franchise History Book With TASCHEN

  22-09-2026 18:31 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that, in collaboration with book publisher TASCHEN, they are releasing “Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold,” the definitive authorized history book of the franchise.The 528-page book spans seven decades of Laker history on and off the court, exploring stories of fandom, basketball culture and the franchise’s connections to Hollywood. The book includes a foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an afterword by Phil Jackson and an introd
  
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• Bonzi Wells Believes Kobe Bryant Deserves More ‘GOAT’ Consideration

  22-09-2026 16:22 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the most popular debates among NBA fans is who is the greatest player of all time with Michael Jordan and LeBron James often being the two names mentioned most.
  However, former NBA forward Bonzi Wells believes another Los Angeles Lakers legend in Kobe Bryant deserves more consideration in the GOAT conversation. He pointed to Bryant’s mentality and what he brought to the game as a fierce competitor.
  “You know, honestly man, Kob’, rest in peace to Kob’. I’m jus
  
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• Lakers Legends Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pau Gasol Congratulate Lisa Leslie On Statue

  22-09-2026 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena is full of statues from some of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings players of all-time. And now they are joined by the first Los Angeles Sparks player as Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie was honored with a bronze statue on Sunday.
  Leslie became the first woman with a statue outside of the arena where she helped lead the Sparks to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2001 and 2002. And many Lakers legends took time to praise her on socia
  
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• Lakers Unveil 2020 NBA Championship Replica Ring Giveaway For Jan. 24 Vs. Wizards

  21-09-2026 22:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled the 2020 NBA Championship replica ring that they will give away to fans on Jan. 24 when they host the Washington Wizards:#Lakers have unveiled the 2020 championship replica ring giveaway set for Jan. 24. pic.twitter.com/Ep8oh8zq1E
  — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) September 21, 2026
  That 2020 ring was not only the Lakers’ most recent championship, but also one that truly meant so much to the players for everything they had to go through to win it, n
  
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• Lakers Unveil Bobbleheads For Kurt Rambis, Norm Nixon & Paul Westhead

  21-09-2026 20:31 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a first look at three bobbleheads for franchise legends Norm Nixon, Kurt Rambis and Paul Westhead, which will be given out to fans at three separate games this upcoming season.#Lakers have unveiled the Kurt Rambis, Paul Westhead and Norm Nixon bobblehead giveaways for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/KQqJ07JW2H
  — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) September 20, 2026
  The team announced a new League of Stars program Presented by BMO that will begin this season
  
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• Lisa Leslie Grateful For Statue Alongside Lakers Legends

  21-09-2026 19:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same can be said for their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and arguably the greatest to ever wear that uniform, and one of the best women’s basketball players of all-time, is Lisa Leslie.
  Leslie was recently honored with a statue in Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena, becoming the 16th person, and first Sparks play
  
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• Lakers News: Collin Sexton Pleased With Shooting Improvement Since Entering NBA

  21-09-2026 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  When he first entered the NBA in 2018, new Los Angeles Lakers point guard Collin Sexton was known for his athleticism and ability to attack the paint, along with his fierceness and tenacity on the court. However, many were concerned about his shooting as he knocked down just 33.6% from 3-point range in his lone collegiate season at Alabama.But he has proven those doubters wrong, shooting an impressive 38.9% from deep in his NBA career, and has just one season under 37%. And Sexton spoke about hi
  
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• Austin Reaves: No One Can Replicate Luka Doncic’s Pace & Style Of Play

  21-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most unique players the NBA has ever seen. His combination of scoring ability, passing and vision along with elite basketball IQ make him basically unstoppable, despite not possessing elite athleticism.
  The fact that Doncic can be so dominant with the ball in his hands is truly special and in the eyes of his Lakers teammate and best friend Austin Reaves, his style simply can’t be replicated.
  “No, I think it’s God give
  
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• Highlights From Lakers’ Golf Tournament At Pechanga Resort Casino

  20-09-2026 21:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers experienced numerous plenty of roster changes this offseason as they look to build a championship foundation around Luka Doncic. And the superstar is already taking steps towards building chemistry as he recently hosted his team in Slovenia for a team bonding minicamp.
  One way to build chemistry is off-the-court activities like golf, and they played in Slovenia after Austin Reaves essentially got the entire team hooked. Then, when the players got back to L.A., the Lakers Y
  
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• Lakers News: Collin Sexton Commends Austin Reaves’ Work Ethic & Leadership

  20-09-2026 20:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  Austin Reaves went from undrafted to signing a near-max contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, inking a four-year, $185 million deal this offseason before reaching free agency. With this new contract, expectations will now shift as Reaves now propels himself as a solidified No. 2 option behind Luka Doncic.Watching how the Arkansas native handles this new role will be intriguing to see, but he looks to be putting in work to live up to these added responsibilities. Collin Sexton recently got into t
  
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• Luka Doncic Discusses His Growth As Player And Person

  20-09-2026 18:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  Being a franchise player for the Los Angeles Lakers is not easy as the spotlight and expectations in L.A. are bigger than most places. Luka Doncic is getting set to enter his first season as the sole face of L.A. after LeBron James’ departure, marking a new era for Lakers basketball.
  Doncic started his professional basketball career in Madrid and quickly earned a reputation as one of the best players in the NBA after coming over to the States. Being a pro at such a young age is definitely
  
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• Byron Scott Believes Lakers Had Most Overrated Offseason

  20-09-2026 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Opening night is nearly a month away for the Los Angeles Lakers and there seems to be a lot of skepticism surrounding the roster. In recent weeks, both Norman Powell and Michael Porter Jr. have hated on L.A. and the roster Rob Pelinka put together.
  Now, Lakers legend Byron Scott has joined in the choir as he isnot quite sold on this new-look roster around Luka Doncic. It is too early to predict whether L.A. will be good or bad, but Scott does not see how they can be a Western Conference elite.
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• Allen Iverson Includes Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal In All-Time Starting Five

  20-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Any time a current or former NBA player lists out their greatest players or an all-time starting five, it is bound to cause plenty of debate amongst basketball fans. With that being said though, these lists often feature many of the same faces such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and any number of Los Angeles Lakers legends like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal, amongst many others.The latest to give their all-time starting five is Hall of Famer and cultural icon Allen Ivers
  
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