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• Robert Horry Interested To See How New-Look Lakers Will Perform

  30-08-2026 22:52 via lakersnation.com
  
  Going into the 2026-27 season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a completely new roster surrounding superstar Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves, who re-signed on a new four-year deal.
  Of course, LeBron James is gone, as are important role players such as Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart among others. But the team brought in a lot of intriguing new pieces as well. Adding a center in Walker Kessler was the top priority, but the likes of Qu
  
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• Rajon Rondo Explains Why Partnership With LeBron James Worked So Well With Lakers

  30-08-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Former Los Angeles Lakers players LeBron James Rajon Rondo are two of the smartest to ever play the game of basketball. And that intelligence was on full display when the two shared the court together for two seasons from 2018-20 and won an NBA championship alongside one another with the Lakers.Rondo is one of the best pure point guards the game of basketball has ever seen. The four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion averaged over 11 assists per game in four seasons, leading the league thre
  
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• Top 100 Players Entering 2026-27 NBA Season: Nos. 11-20

  30-08-2026 18:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Lakers Nation’s ranking of the top 100 players in the NBA for the 2026-27 season is entering the top tiers, players who by all accounts should be All-Stars, and maybe All-NBA, this season.We have spent the last few weeks breaking down the best players in the league for the upcoming season alone, with no regard for future seasons. Here is what we’ve come up with so far.21-3031-40
  41-50
  51-75
  76-100The ranking continues as we get into the top 20 below.Nos. 11-20 on Lakers Nation’
  
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• Jaden Hardy On What Lakers Fans Can Expect From Him This Season

  30-08-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade, they projected to have a solid big-man tandem with Deandre Ayton as the backup. However, L.A. then went on to trade Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.
  In a move that was made to replenish draft assets, Hardy bring an interesting skillset to the team. And he recently shared what fans can expect from him this season as a microwave scorer.
  “Lakers fans can expect
  
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• ESPN Projects Lakers As Team Most Likely To Disappoint In 2026-27

  30-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are plenty of opinions as to how the new-look Los Angeles Lakers will perform this season. They replaced six key rotation players from last season — LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard — with Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Kevon Looney.Because of all that change, projecting them is both very difficult and something many people want to do. The Lakers w
  
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• Horace Grant Likes Walker Kessler Addition For Lakers

  29-08-2026 22:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster from last season to this one, and by far the biggest move in doing that was landing Walker Kessler in free agency. L.A. gave the Utah Jazz two first-round picks and two pick swaps for the right to give Kessler a four-year, $130 million deal in a sign-and-trade. It’s a massive swing, but one the Lakers believe will pay off, with Kessler being a fantastic complement to Luka Doncic.Kessler is the best defensive anchor the Lakers have h
  
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• Lakers Highlights: Sandro Mamukelashvili Leads Georgia To FIBA World Cup Qualifying Win Over Montenegro

  29-08-2026 20:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  FIBA World Cup qualifiers are taking place this summer and even though Luka Doncic decided not to suit up for Slovenia, the Los Angeles Lakers are still well-represented as the newly-acquired Sandro Mamukelashvili is playing for Georgia.
  Mamukelashvili looked great in his team’s first exhibition game, and followed that up with another strong performance on Friday as George cruised to an easy 101-74 win over Montenegro in their first FIBA World Cup qualifying game.
  It was a wire-to-wire win
  
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• Lakers Highlights: Sandro Mamukelashvili Leads George To FIBA World Cup Qualifying Win Over Montenegro

  29-08-2026 19:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  FIBA World Cup qualifiers are taking place this summer and even though Luka Doncic decided not to suit up for Slovenia, the Los Angeles Lakers are still well-represented as the newly-acquired Sandro Mamukelashvili is playing for Georgia.
  Mamukelashvili looked great in his team’s first exhibition game, and followed that up with another strong performance on Friday as George cruised to an easy 101-74 win over Montenegro in their first FIBA World Cup qualifying game.
  It was a wire-to-wire win
  
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• Lakers News: Kevin Durant Loves To See Young Americans Emulating Luka Doncic

  29-08-2026 18:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  While there are a lot of amazing players in the NBA today, there are only a handful of true superstars that truly appeal to fans across the world and there is no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is among them.
  Not only is Doncic’s skill level and style of play extremely fun to watch, but his attitude and trash-talking also appeals to younger fans and is not something often seen in foreign players. Because of this there are many young American fans who look to emulate Don
  
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• Trevor Ariza: Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony & Kevin Durant Were Toughest Players To Guard

  29-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to employ some of the greatest players in NBA history, including franchise legend Kobe Bryant who led the organization to five championships during his illustrious 20-year career.
  Bryant went from high school phenom to a league star almost immediately and he revitalized a Lakers franchise that had largely struggled during the 1990s. At Bryant’s peak, he was the NBA’s most dangerous scorer as he could beat an opponent in numerous ways
  
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• ESPN Projects Luka Doncic To Win Scoring Title & Finish Third In MVP Voting

  29-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  We are currently in the part of the NBA offseason where player movement has — mostly — ground to a halt. With that, it’s a perfect opportunity for people to project out what they believe will happen this upcoming season, and no team has generated more takes than Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers.Everyone is curious, and mostly unsure, what the Lakers are going to be this season. Their new team around Doncic and Austin Reaves looks like it should be among the leagu
  
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• Coachella Valley Lakers 2026-27 G League Schedule

  28-08-2026 21:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2026-27 regular season schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers has officially been released. Previously known as the South Bay Lakers, the franchise has rebranded their G League squad and moved the operations to Coachella Valley, where they will now call Acrisure Arena home.
  Last year was an excellent season as they finished with the best record in the Western Conference and advanced to the Conference Finals where they were eliminated by the
  
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• Mychal Thompson Reveals Why He Believes Klay Thompson Won’t Join Lakers

  28-08-2026 20:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Earlier this offseason, rumors began circulating that the Los Angeles Lakers could be in play for veteran wing Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. It was believed that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to move on from him and that he would welcome a return to Southern California where he was born and raised.
  Of course, he already has a big tie to the Lakers with his father, Mychal Thompson, being a former player and champion, as well as the team’s radio commentator.
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent: Defense Was Reason For Picking Timberwolves Over Lakers

  28-08-2026 18:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Jonathan Kuminga free agency saga finally came to an end this week when he signed a two-year, $13 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Lakers starting at $12 million annually to join Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minneapolis.Both teams were in search of a starting power forward. Kuminga will now start next to Edwards, Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, a fascinating lineup with real strengths, but clear flaws. Ho
  
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• Metta Sandiford-Artest Tried To Buy Minority Stake In Lakers Under Mark Walter

  28-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the biggest stories in sports as of late with Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, and the Buss siblings trying to do the same with their minority shares with Jeanie Buss fighting that legally.
  Even other minority owners of the Lakers have had to come out and say they aren’t selling their shares, but there is one person tried to be amongst that group in former Lakers player Metta Sandi
  
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• Lansing YMCA Named After Magic Johnson

  28-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Magic Johnson is not only a legend of the Los Angeles Lakers who has done so much off the court for the Southern California community, but he is also a major influence in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan where he was born and raised and also starred at Michigan State University.
  Johnson recently held The Legacy of Magic Gala, which celebrated all that he has done for the community in Lansing and it was there that it was announced that the Westside Branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing will
  
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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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