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• Quentin Grimes Ready To Take On Challenges Defensively For Lakers

  18-07-2026 17:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  Quentin Grimes is one of seven total new acquisitions by the Los Angeles Lakers so far as they navigate a new era with LeBron James departing. L.A. made a commitment to Grimes by signing him to a four-year, $60 million contract, demonstrating the belief of general manager Rob Pelinka in what he can become as a player.
  Now, it is up to head coach JJ Redick to piece it all together after coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons. Specifically defensively, the Lakers will face plenty of challenges giv
  
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• Luka Doncic Makes First Comments On New-Look Lakers Roster

  19-07-2026 18:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason was a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as with LeBron James’ expected departure, they are moving on to a new era building around Luka Doncic.
  That meant targeting younger players Doncic can grow with for years to come, including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelshvili, Collin Sexton and Ziaire Williams, among others. According to reports, Doncic was involved in the Lakers’ decisions and is said to be excited about the new-look squad. The superstar later
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Discusses Potentially Earning Starting Role For Lakers

  19-07-2026 17:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the primary acquisitions for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer was former Toronto Raptors stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili. L.A. signed the Georgian forward to a four-year deal worth $52 million with a player option on the fourth season, a big show of belief in what is essentially a replacement for Rui Hachimura.As things currently stand, Mamukelashvili could be the starting power forward for the Lakers next to Walker Kessler. That is slightly out of position for him, but he is certainl
  
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• Lakers Video: Collin Sexton Laughs At LeBron James Trend

  19-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the marginal additions by the Los Angeles Lakers was to add Collin Sexton on a two-year deal via the room mid-level exception. He now serves as the primary backup ball-handler for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, essentially filling a spot partially left by the absence of LeBron James.James is moving on from the Lakers after eight seasons with the team. He joined the Lakers ahead of the 2018-19 season, which was coincidentally Sexton’s first season in the NBA, with the Cleveland Caval
  
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• Lakers News: Walker Kessler Ready To Play In High Stakes Games

  19-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The first order of business for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was acquiring a long-term center to pair with star Luka Doncic. Granted, it was came at a hefty price, but general manager Rob Pelinka was able to bring in Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz to fill that need.
  L.A. gave Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract along with sending their two remaining first-round picks unprotected in 2031 and 20233, along with pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. However, the 24-year-
  
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• Recap: Lakers Fall To Warriors In Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

  19-07-2026 04:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked to continue their run in the Las Vegas Summer League, taking on the Golden State Warriors in the semifinals at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday afternoon.The Lakers lost to the Warriors in blowout fashion in the California Classic opener before rattling off six straight wins to get to this point. They were certainly looking for revenge in this one, but the Warriors ultimately came out on top, 92-88, in a close game to advance to the championship.
  L.A. won its fi
  
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• LeBron James Includes 2020 Lakers Among His Favorite Teams

  18-07-2026 21:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is over. There is no word just yet on what team he’ll play for next, but it won’t be with the purple and gold. His eight years with the Lakers was his longest consecutive stint with a singular team, joining in 2018 and winning one championship amid an era of unprecedented parity.The 2019-20 Lakers were one of the most fun teams in recent L.A. memory, dominating in both the regular season and playoffs after coronavirus (COVID-19) pa
  
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• Austin Reaves Has Luka Doncic’s Number In Every Sport But Basketball

  18-07-2026 19:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have officially moved into the new era, built around superstar Luka Doncic and his running mate, Austin Reaves. The two quickly formed a bond after Doncic’s blockbuster deal to L.A. back in 2025, and their friendship and on-court chemistry was the core of a team that finished with 53 wins last season.Doncic is one of the best players in the sport, and Reaves figures to be a great long-term sidekick. Reaves recently told a funny story that encapsulates both his relati
  
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• Isaiah Thomas Believes Cameron Carr Will Make Big Impact For Lakers

  18-07-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed an outstanding run at the Las Vegas Summer League, being the only team to go undefeated and earning the top seed in the Summer League playoffs. A big reason for this has undoubtedly been the play of rookie guard Cameron Carr.
  Carr is averaging 18.3 points on 46.5% shooting in his three appearances so far in Las Vegas and has looked the part of a player who could potentially play a role for the Lakers this season. His play has also stood out to former All-Star
  
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• Lakers Night At Dodger Stadium Set For Sept. 3 Vs. Cardinals

  18-07-2026 15:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers have always been closely linked as the two longest-tenured franchises in the city. The Dodgers came to L.A. in 1958 and the Lakers were right behind them in 1960 and these days, players from each team regularly show up to games with a ton of love and adulation from fans and players alike.
  Every year, the Dodgers hold a Lakers Night during a home game that will feature some sort of memorabilia given out to fans as well as a member of the Lakers throw
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reveals JJ Redick’s Unusual Fear

  17-07-2026 21:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his two seasons as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has been able to build some great relationships with his players. Perhaps none as close as the one he shares with guard Austin Reaves.
  Redick and Reaves are very close and even go out golfing together at times. And because of their time on the golf course, the Lakers guard knows of a particular fear that Redick has and revealed it to the world.
  “There’s a better way to get in his head on the golf course if you ever
  
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• Lakers Promote G League Head Coach Zach Guthrie To Assistant On JJ Redick’s Staff

  17-07-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason the Los Angeles Lakers are undergoing a major overhaul. With new owner Mark Walter now in charge there have been front office changes as well as improvements in facilities, not to mention the Lakers’ roster itself, which will look completely different from a season ago.
  The coaching staff is also seeing a change as well with the Lakers’ G League head coach Zach Guthrie being promoted to assistant coach and head of player development on head coach JJ Redick’s staf
  
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• LeBron James Shows Love To Lakers Organization, Staff & Former Teammates

  17-07-2026 19:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end after eight years with the franchise. While his time with other teams may be more fondly remembered, James still spent more consecutive seasons with the Lakers than any other team in his illustrious career and left an indelible mark on the franchise.
  James’ next destination remains unknown, but he is still appreciative of the time he spent in Los Angeles. At his recent appearance at Fanatics Fest NYC, James took some t
  
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• Lakers Partner With Albert As Jersey Patch Sponsor

  17-07-2026 18:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced a partnership with personal financial assistant app Albert, naming the brand the official jersey patch partner of the Lakers. This comes after the team ended its partnership with Bibigo, who was their jersey patch sponsor since 2021.
  The Lakers are one of the biggest brands in all of sports, and Albert will be receiving the exposure that comes with that after agreeing to this new partnership.Albert is the personal financial assistant that manages your money for y
  
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• Lakers News: Walker Kessler Discusses How He & Luka Doncic Complement Each Other

  17-07-2026 16:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the biggest goals for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was bringing in a center to pair with superstar guard Luka Doncic. The front office did just that in acquiring Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz.
  Doncic himself reportedly pushed hard for the Lakers to bring in Kessler with all sides believing he is the perfect fit. And now that he is officially a member of the Lakers, Kessler is really looking forward to playing alongside the superstar guard.
  “It’
  
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• Austin Reaves’ Heart Was With Lakers Throughout Free Agency Process

  17-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Well before the offseason began, Austin Reaves had made it clear that his hope was to remain a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. That ultimately came to fruition as he agreed to a new four-year deal to stay with the team he has been with throughout his career after going undrafted in 2022.
  The process was not without its hiccups as Reaves and his representation negotiated with the Lakers and, for a time, it even felt like the guard would have to go elsewhere to get the payday he desired. But Rea
  
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• Lakers To Face Warriors In Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

  17-07-2026 06:59 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have absolutely dominated so far in the Las Vegas Summer League, winning their first four games by a combined 70 points, including a 23-point win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
  That clinched the No. 1 seed going into the playoffs, where four teams make it and have a chance to compete for the Las Vegas Summer League title. The semifinal matchups are set to take place on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center, where the Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors at 5:3
  
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• Recap: Lakers Dominate Bulls To Clinch Playoff Berth In Las Vegas Summer League

  17-07-2026 02:03 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked to stay undefeated in the Las Vegas Summer League in the fourth game, taking on No. 4 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bulls.
  After a rough loss in their California Classic opener, the Lakers have come together well as a team to win five straight games, and they extended that streak to six with a 105-82 win over the Bulls. After dominating in Las Vegas with a 4-0 record, the Lakers will have the top overall seed going into the semifinals, which begin on S
  
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• Bam Adebayo: ‘Truly Special’ To Be Cemented Next To Kobe Bryant After 83-Point Game

  16-07-2026 19:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night after being nominated for “Best Single-Game Performance” for his 83-point game against the Washington Wizards last season.
  Adebayo surpassed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. And in doing so, Adebayo couldn’t help but feel honored to be mentioned with Bryant.
  “I feel like everybo
  
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• Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Interest In Matisse Thybulle

  16-07-2026 18:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are currently putting the finishing touches on their roster for the 2026-27 season after completely overhauling things this summer.
  While the Lakers’ roster is currently full, they could still open up space either through trades or waiving a player to sign more free agents. And if they are able to do that, one player they appear to be interested in is former Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle, per NBA insider Marc Stein:The Lakers have again broadened their
  
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• Quentin Grimes & Lakers Had Mutual Interest ‘For A While’

  16-07-2026 17:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made a number of signings this offseason, completely overhauling their roster. One of the first names linked to the team early in the summer that would ultimately sign a four-year, $60 million contract was guard Quentin Grimes.
  Grimes spent the last year and a half with the Philadelphia 76ers after a brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks where he played alongside Luka Doncic. And when discussing why he chose to sign with the Lakers, his familiarity with Doncic and other me
  
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• Lakers News: Collin Sexton Explains What Makes Walker Kessler Special

  16-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers invested heavily in center Walker Kessler, signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract and trading multiple draft assets to acquire him in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. The franchise views him as the ideal big man to pair with their star backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and he will anchor this defense for years to come.
  The Lakers also signed one of his good friends in point guard Collin Sexton to his own two-year deal. The two were teammates with th
  
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• Lakers News: Jared McCain Cherishes Jersey Swap With Luka Doncic

  16-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season come to an end at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder and one player who played a huge role in that was guard Jared McCain. The Lakers were without superstar guard Luka Doncic throughout their postseason run, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that McCain was a thorn in their side as they put forth so much effort to stopping MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  McCain actually has a lot of love and admiration for Doncic, who is one of his favorite pla
  
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• Cameron Carr: Lakers Looking To Win Las Vegas Summer League Championship

  15-07-2026 22:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  With their dominant victory over the L.A. Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 at the Las Vegas Summer League and are one of only two teams still undefeated. Rookie Cameron Carr played a big role once again, scoring a game-high 23 points in the 14-point victory that wasn’t even that close.
  And despite being impressive so far, Carr made it clear that the Lakers have bigger goals in wanting to win the Las Vegas Summer League Championship.
  “We get better every single game,&r
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Joey & Jesse Buss Pursuing Ownership In NBA Europe League

  15-07-2026 20:54 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA is looking to expand it’s reach globally even more by launching an NBA Europe league. The league is looking to start teams in many of the biggest cities in Europe and many stars are looking to get in on the ownership side as well, including current Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.
  There are many others looking to get in on the ground floor of this as well and that includes former Lakers’ part owners and front office executives Joey Buss and Jesse Buss, who are report
  
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• Kevon Looney Excited To Team With Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves

  15-07-2026 18:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have overhauled their entire roster this offseason, but especially at the center position, bringing in Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney to replace Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes.
  Looney is looking to get his career back on track after not playing much last season for the New Orleans Pelicans, and he believes playing with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will help do that, via Mark Medina of Fadeaway World:
  “It’s a big-time opportunity. It’s big time to play f
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Believes Luka Doncic Will Make His Life Easier

  15-07-2026 17:26 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is arguably the most intriguing piece the front office added this summer. Capable either as a starter or reserve, as a traditional power forward or a small-ball center, and extremely offensively talented, Mamukelashvili opens up a lot of possibilities for this offense under head coach JJ Redick.
  He is also someone who can pair extremely well with superstar Luka Doncic with his ability to stretch the floor. And the big man has already been in c
  
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• Austin Reaves Still Processing LeBron James’ Departure From Lakers

  15-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  For the entirety of his five-year career, Austin Reaves has been a teammate of LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves’ sixth year will be different, however, as for the first time, he won’t be sharing a locker room with the all-time great with James decideding to continue his playing career elsewhere next season.
  Reaves has always spoken very highly of James as a player, person and teammate and praised him for all that he has done for his career. And the Lakers guard admitted
  
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• JJ Redick Wants Walker Kessler To Continue Expanding Range To 3-Point Line

  15-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is known primarily as a force in the paint. He has shot 68.1% from the field for his career with the vast majority of his shot attempts coming inside as a finisher at the rim.
  But last season, Kessler began to venture outside a bit more and saw some success. While never taking more than 34 3-pointers in a season in his first three years, Kessler took eight in his five games played last season before being shut down due to injury and made six of them,
  
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• Recap: Lakers Dominate Clippers To Stay Undefeated In Las Vegas Summer League

  15-07-2026 06:06 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Tuesday night when they took on the L.A. Clippers in the Las Vegas Summer League.
  The Lakers were going for a third straight win in Vegas and fifth straight overall this summer, and they were able to get it as they cruised to a 99-85 win over the Clippers. The Lakers have one more game remaining on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls before potentially getting an opportunity to compete for the Las Vegas Summer League title. They are one of f
  
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