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• Luka Doncic Reveals His Hidden Talent

  12-09-2026 16:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  Because professional athletes have to put so much time and work into getting to the level they are at in their field, it is often difficult to imagine them doing anything else. But sometimes athletes have a talent that most have no idea about and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic apparently has one as well.
  In a recent one-word interview, Doncic was asked what is his hidden talent and his answer was likely one that hardly anybody would have guessed in signing, via the Lakers on X:
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• Adam Silver: NBA Found No Red Flags When Vetting Mark Walter For Lakers Ownership

  15-09-2026 23:55 via lakersnation.com
  
  The biggest story surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as of late has been all of the uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the team. First came the shocking news that Mark Walter, who had barely owned the team for a year, had agreed to sell his majority shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a $12.5 billion valuation. And with some of Walter’s dealings under federal investigation, there have been plenty of questions about why he chose to sell.
  This was followed by news of five of the six
  
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• American Pro Sports Leagues & Players Unions Unite To Crack Down On Harassment Over Sports Betting

  15-09-2026 20:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  Gambling has been a part of the sports world for decades now, though for much of the time it has been more in the background and underworld. But over the past few years, that has changed as sports gambling has become mainstream. Gambling is a part of every major sports broadcast these days with commercials flooding the market and the shows themselves giving out best bets, not to mention shows dedicated solely to gambling.
  Unfortunately that growth, along with how big social media has gotten, has
  
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• Lakers Unveil Luka Doncic Bobblehead For Nov. 1 Vs. Raptors

  15-09-2026 18:53 via lakersnation.com
  
  Luka Doncic’s first full season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers was one to remember. The superstar put on some legendary performances on his way to being named to his sixth All-NBA First Team and winning his second career NBA scoring title.
  Now coming into this year, Doncic is looking to do more of the same, and the Lakers are choosing to celebrate his 2026 scoring title with a bobblehead giveaway on Nov. 1 when they host the Toronto Raptors. And the franchise recently unveiled the b
  
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• Get To Know New Lakers Director Of Integrated Performance Systems Keith D’Amelio

  15-09-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was building out their front office staff and expanding multiple departments throughout the franchise. In comparison to other teams around the league, the Lakers’ front office staff was pretty bare bones and in order to improve this franchise on all levels, they needed to grow.
  The Lakers spoke about wanting to hire two assistant general managers to operate under general manager Rob Pelinka and they quickly hired Rohan Ramadas to
  
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• Lakers News: Jaden Hardy ‘Super Excited’ To Play With Luka Doncic Again

  15-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic in order to get back into contention. One way to do that is to bring in players he has a history with and they did exactly that with both Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy.
  Specifically for Hardy, the Lakers acquired him in a trade from the Washington Wizards for Deandre Ayton and two second-round picks. After showcasing his offensive talent in his stint with Washington, the 24-year-old is ready
  
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• Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Named Global Ambassador For NordVPN

  14-09-2026 22:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  NordVPN, one of the leading digital security apps in the world, has announced a global partnership with Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal. The duo will collaborate on educating users about the digital threats that are tackled by NordVPN’s next-generation antivirus.O’Neal has become a major influence in the business world with partnerships stretching across multiple different avenues. O’Neal is known for partnerships with the likes of The General Insurance and Papa
  
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• Jeanie Buss To Represent Lakers At NBA Board Of Governors Meetings

  14-09-2026 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA Board of Governors meetings are set to take place this week, which, for the Los Angeles Lakers, brings up an interesting question of exactly who is the team’s governor at this point. Jeanie Buss has been operating as Lakers governor, but with the drama and uncertainty surrounding the team’s sale, and her siblings desires to sell their minority shares, it is a bit unclear where everything stands at this moment.
  While nothing is for sure, it is expected that Jeanie will be atte
  
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• Lakers Sale Not Expected To Be Voted On At Upcoming NBA Board Of Governors Meetings

  14-09-2026 19:26 via lakersnation.com
  
  The sale of any team is subject to approval by the NBA Board of Governors with at least 23 of the 30 owners needing to vote positively in order for the sale to go through. With the Board of Governors meetings taking place this week, many believed the recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger would undergo a vote, but that seems unlikely.
  According to Tom Friend of the Sports Business Journal, the sale from Walter to Kushner and Iger is not expected to be
  
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• Nick Van Exel: Kobe Bryant Feared No One, Including Michael Jordan

  14-09-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships.
  What made the Philadelphia native different is that he was not afraid of anything, no moment became too bright for him. Former teammate Nick Van Exel detailed Bryant’s mentality during his rookie season, revealing he wanted to play Chicago Bulls legend aga
  
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• Trevor Ariza: LeBron James’ Time With Lakers Should Be Celebrated

  14-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Now that LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end, many are looking back on it and there have been differing opinions. While most acknowledge all that James accomplished in the purple and gold, there has always been this lingering feeling amongst many that he never felt like a Laker in the way that others like Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson did.
  One person who is more than qualified to speak to this is Trevor Ariza, who played alongside both Bryant and Ja
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Was ‘Ready To Forward’ In Different Situation

  13-09-2026 22:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  It felt like a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers to retain Marcus Smart this offseason, especially after his first-round postseason performance. LeBron James and Smart were two critical reasons as to why L.A. upset the Houston Rockets while missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for a majority of the series.
  The veteran guard rehabbed his value in Los Angeles and became a vital defensive leader for head coach JJ Redick. Unfortunately, once free agency opened, it was apparent that Smart was no
  
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• Lakers News: JJ Redick Recalls Requesting Memorabilia From Ray Allen & Stephen Curry

  13-09-2026 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has proven that his track record as an NBA player is translating to his time on the sidelines.
  In what is a surprise to many, the Lakers looked the part of a playoff team under Redick in his first two seasons at the helm. Redick’s even done well to take accountability for his own missteps, something that was sorely lacking from the regime.
  Redick has got a great knack for relating to players due to his own experience in the league and he discussed so
  
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• Bulls’ Norman Powell Calls Lakers Most Overrated Team In NBA

  13-09-2026 17:47 via lakersnation.com
  
  Expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season have been mixed because no one truly knows how all these new pieces will come together. However, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are a formidable backcourt to build around, and they added some quality pieces as well.
  Despite this being an entirely new roster with no LeBron James, championship expectations remain for Los Angeles. For Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell, though, he believes the Lakers are the most overrated team in the NBA:N
  
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• Magic Johnson Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Deserves Next Lakers Statue

  13-09-2026 16:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era.
  The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics. As L.A. continues to immortalize historic figures that have stepped through the organization, Magic Johnson believes Dr. Buss deserv
  
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• Ziaire Williams Discusses What He Has Worked On This Offseason

  13-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Exactly how the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation will look this season with so many new faces on the roster is unclear. But one intriguing player who could play a big role, and perhaps even be a starter on this team is forward Ziaire Williams.
  Even though he has been in the NBA for five years, Williams is still just 25 years old and has steadily improved every season since joining the league. Now in his return home to Southern California, Williams is looking to make a big impact for the Lakers
  
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• Lakers Standard Issue Collection By Nike: T-Shirts, Shorts And More

  12-09-2026 22:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are among eight teams that will introduce a new Specter Edition jersey for the 2026-27 season, which is arriving alongside Nike’s NBA Standard Issue Collection.
  The collection of hoodies, pants, t-shirts and shorts is designed in two tones. Some items feature bold, oversize graphics, while other products are more understated pieces.
  “Basketball is more than a game — it’s a culture and a form of self-expression,” Nike Basketball vice president/
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Signing With Real Madrid

  12-09-2026 20:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers experienced major roster turnover this offseason as they look to better cater to the needs of star Luka Doncic. That naturally led to the departure of numerous players, one being former two-way guard Nick Smith Jr.
  Smith was brought to the Lakers last offseason as a former first-round pick they were hoping to develop. He showed flashed with a key highlight last season being against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 3 when he dropped 25 points and six assists in an improba
  
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• Jeanie Buss: Phil Jackson Deserves Lakers Statue

  12-09-2026 18:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they will unveil a statue for former head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena ahead of the contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9, 2027. Jackson is the greatest coach in franchise history winning five of his 11 NBA Championships with the purple and gold leading the likes of Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Pau Gasol.
  The news of his statue was met with great reverence as Jackson remains extremely beloved and respected within
  
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• Get To Know New Lakers Assistant GM Eric Amsler

  12-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Coming into the offseason, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka let it be known that the franchise would be looking to hire two assistant general managers to work under him. One would be focused on analytics while the other would be more in charge of player personnel and scouting.
  The first of those hires was made relatively quickly with the franchise bringing in Rohan Ramadas from the New Orleans Pelicans to head the analytics department. Many assumed it was only a matter of time befo
  
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• Lakers Hire Keith D’Amelio As Director Of Integrated Performance Systems

  11-09-2026 20:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have hired Keith D’Amelio as the team’s director of integrated performance systems. The announcement came alongside that of new assistant general manager of player personnel Eric Amsler, with both reporting to Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.
  “Continuing to invest in and strengthen our basketball operations group is a top priority as we build for the long-term success of our team and players,&r
  
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• Lakers Hire Eric Amsler As Assistant GM

  11-09-2026 19:43 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have officially hired former Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as the franchise’s new assistant general manager, player personnel.
  Amsler spent 22 years in the Heat organization working his way up from intern all the way up to vice president of player personnel. He moves to the Lakers now as the second part of the two promised assistant GMs when Mark Walter purchased the majority share of the franchise from the Buss family.Although he is now in the
  
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• Trevor Ariza On What Luka Doncic-Led Lakers Must Do To Win Championship

  11-09-2026 17:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as Luka Doncic takes them, and he and the franchise hope that is all the way to an NBA Championship. The front office assembled an entirely new roster around their superstar and it will be on Doncic to lead this squad.
  There is no questioning Doncic’s offensive talent, but there have been continued questions about his commitment to the defensive side of the ball. And in the eyes of former Lakers player Trevor Ariza, the team must embrace defense around
  
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• Trevor Ariza Discusses What Luka Doncic-Led Lakers Must Do To Win Championship

  11-09-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as Luka Doncic takes them, and he and the franchise hope that is all the way to an NBA Championship. The front office assembled an entirely new roster around their superstar and it will be on Doncic to lead this squad.
  There is no questioning Doncic’s offensive talent, but there have been continued questions about his commitment to the defensive side of the ball. And in the eyes of former Lakers player Trevor Ariza, the team must embrace defense around
  
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• JJ Redick ‘Pinching Myself’ Getting To Coach Lakers

  11-09-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers took a big swing in the summer of 2024 when they agreed to a deal with JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach. Redick was three years removed from his career as a player, and had done no professional coaching in that time frame, instead spending those years as an ESPN analyst and podcast host.
  However, Redick has more than proven himself in his first two years at the helm of the purple and gold. He has led the team to 50 or more wins, and a playoff berth, in
  
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• Ziaire Williams Discusses Possibility Of Starting For Lakers

  11-09-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga came to an unceremonious end when he agreed to a two-year deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. He took less money than the Lakers offered in favor of a more defined role and a chance to get back to free agency quicker, but it left the Lakers with a hole at the starting power forward spot. It’s unclear if Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle or Sandro Mamukelashvili will be the fifth starte
  
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• Lakers Announce 2026-27 Promotional Night Schedule

  10-09-2026 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced a full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
  With Lon Rosen taking over a president of business operations, the Lakers have attempted to model their organization after the L.A. Dodgers, even though Mark Walter is now selling the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. With that being the case, the Lakers have expanded their promotional schedule to include more bobbleheads and other cool items the Dodgers have typically g
  
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• Donald Trump Calls Luka Doncic Trade To Lakers Worst In Sports History

  10-09-2026 19:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  The deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sending Luka Doncic to the purple and gold is widely considered one of the worst trades in the history of sports. The Mavericks have already rid the team of both the person who made the trade and the primary piece sent back in the trade. It’s so historically bad, that President Donald Trump even had a comment on it.Trump spoke at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday night, and went on a tangent about the Mavericks
  
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• Walker Kessler Opens Up About How Much He Missed Basketball While Out Last Season

  10-09-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot to acquire center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but the franchise’s top priority this offseason was finding a center to pair with Luka Doncic and they believe they did just that. Of course there are some injury concerns with Kessler, however, as he missed nearly all of last season, playing just five games before undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
  That time away from basketball seems to have energized Kessler, as he spo
  
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• Lakers Specter Edition Uniform Expected For 2026-27 NBA Season

  10-09-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Nike announced a new NBA Standard Issue Collection that ushers in a new look for the league by reimagining how team identity and basketball culture are expressed. Nike’s new line brings performance-informed design, modern fit and expressive team identity together in a connected visual language for today’s NBA.Each piece is designed to draw inspiration from all aspects of the modern hooper’s world, from the court and stage to movies, gaming, style and fashion.
  NBA players are go
  
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