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• Walker Kessler NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

  15-08-2026 18:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  With how popular the NBA 2K video game series is, one of the most anticipated times every year is when player ratings are revealed. While some don’t care, many players take their ratings seriously and if they feel it is too low, want to know why. Ratings for the top 100 players in the newest game in the series NBA 2K27 are now being revealed new Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler just cracked that list.
  Kessler is actually at number 100, coming in with an 81 rating overall, one point
  
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• Luka Doncic Already Taking Steps To Get To Know Lakers Owners Bob Iger And Josh Kushner

  18-08-2026 17:11 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the most important things in today’s era of sports is for the most important people within the franchise to all be on one accord and have the same vision. That starts with ownership and goes down to the star player on the team. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that player is Luka Doncic, who is the face of the franchise.But despite being with the Lakers for less than two years, he is already set to have his third owner of the team.
  Doncic was just beginning to build a relationship with p
  
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• Lakers Owner Bob Iger Honored With Induction As Disney Legend

  18-08-2026 16:24 via lakersnation.com
  
  New Los Angeles Lakers owner Bob Iger was honored by The Walt Disney Company as an inductee member of their 2026 class of Disney Legends.
  Disney Legends is the company’s highest award and honors those who have made a remarkable impact on audiences around the world, including stars, storytellers, and leaders across film, television, experiences, and sports.
  Iger is joined in the class of 2026 by Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Jo
  
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• Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Comments On Lakers’ Sale To Bob Iger And Josh Kushner

  18-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner came as an absolute shock to the entire basketball world, in large part because Mark Walter had only officially taken control of the organization from Jeanie Buss and her family less than a year prior.There was a lot of optimism surrounding Walter due to his success as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Iger and Kushner have never been majority owners of a team so not as much is known. But one person who certainly believes in the
  
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• Jeanie Buss Says Family Sale To New Lakers Owners Is ‘Void’

  18-08-2026 01:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  It was reported on Monday that the Buss family had agreed to sell their remaining minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers (17.8%) to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner as a part of Mark Walter’s recent majority sale.
  But it appears that is not yet set in stone as Jeanie Buss’ attorney released a letter stating she is the controlling owner and cannot be outvoted by her siblings Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse:
  Letter from Jeanie Buss’ lawyer opposing family sale of minorit
  
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• Jeanie Buss Contesting Family’s Minority Sale To New Lakers Owners

  18-08-2026 01:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  It was reported on Monday that the Buss family had agreed to sell their remaining minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers (17.8%) to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner as a part of Mark Walter’s recent majority sale.
  But it appears that is not yet set in stone as Jeanie Buss’ attorney released a letter stating she is the controlling owner and cannot be outvoted by her siblings Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse:
  Letter from Jeanie Buss’ lawyer opposing family sale of minorit
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss Did Not Want To Sell Minority Stake

  17-08-2026 23:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  Jeanie Buss had been running the Los Angeles Lakers since her father Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013, but that is about to change.
  It was reported on Monday that the Buss family has decided to sell their remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Lakers to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. This comes on the heels of Mark Walter, who bought the team from the Buss’, deciding to sell his majority stake just one year after buying the team.
  According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the
  
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• Buss Family Statement On Decision To Sell Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake

  17-08-2026 22:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers organization is undergoing some major changes as Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake in the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a $12.5 billion valuation just one year after he bought the team from Jeanie and the Buss family.
  The Buss family maintained a 17.8% minority stake in the original sale, but they are now getting out as well, agreeing to sell their remaining shares to Iger and Kushner.
  It took four out of the six Buss siblings voting in favor
  
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• Buss Family Releases Statement On Decision To Sell Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake

  17-08-2026 22:14 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers organization is undergoing some major changes as Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake in the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a $12.5 billion valuation just one year after he bought the team from Jeanie and the Buss family.
  The Buss family maintained a 17.8% minority stake in the original sale, but they are now getting out as well, agreeing to sell their remaining shares to Iger and Kushner.
  It took four out of the six Buss siblings voting in favor
  
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• Buss Family Selling Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner

  17-08-2026 21:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have now sold multiple times in the last couple of years as Jeanie and the Buss family first sold their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. Now, Walter is selling his majority stake just one year later to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a $12.5 billion valution.
  In the first sale though, the Buss family was able to hold onto a 17.8% ownership stake with Jeanie continuing as governor of the organization. It appears they now want out too though and will b
  
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• Luka Doncic NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

  17-08-2026 20:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth one of the best years of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an All-NBA First Team selection who finished fourth in regular season MVP voting. Quite simply, Doncic reminded the basketball world that he is truly one of the best basketball players in the world.
  And that is being reflected in the ratings for the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game. Doncic received a 96 rating, coming in as the fourth-highest rated pl
  
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• Lakers Trade Target PJ Washington Expecting To Stay With Mavericks

  17-08-2026 19:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have a full roster, there are still rumors circulating about the team eyeing potential additions via trade. One name that has been mentioned as a possibility is forward PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks.
  Washington is someone who has played with Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, being part of the Mavericks team that went to the NBA Finals. So reuniting with Doncic in LA would make some sense. However, that seems less likely now as Washington doesn’t belie
  
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• Mike D’Antoni Reveals Why He Took Lakers Head Coaching Job

  17-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers featured a big three of Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash with hopes of giving their franchise star, Bryant, a chance to contend for another championship. However, the season got off to a rocky 1-4 start and L.A. opted to part ways with head coach Mike Brown.
  Assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff took over as interim coach while Los Angeles conducted a coaching search, which ultimately resulted in the hiring of Mike D’Antoni. Reflecting on his first seas
  
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• Kevon Looney Has ‘Chip On My Shoulder’ This Season

  17-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors where he won multiple NBA Championships.
  Looney was limited to just 21 games due to injury last year and now coming into his first with the Lakers, the big man has a chip on his shoulder with plenty to prove.
  “I&
  
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• Tyrese Maxey Believes Luka Doncic Can Beat Thanos One-On-One

  16-08-2026 22:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Heading into the 2026-27 season, Luka Doncic is now officially the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. Following LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic is will be tasked with getting the franchise back into championship contentipn.
  Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was proactive in building a roster that fits their dynamic star and it will be intriguing to see how he flourishes this year. After Doncic won the scoring title last season, Philadelphia star guard Tyrese Maxey p
  
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• Shaquille O’Neal Believes Today’s Centers Are All ‘Cupcakes’

  16-08-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Shaquille O’Neal has developed a reputation since retiring of being pretty hard on centers in today’s NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has high expectations for big men and does not mince his words, having no problems saying exactly how he feels.
  In an interview with Rich Kleiman of Boardroom, O’Neal was asked if he misses playing in the NBA and the big man gave a very succinct answer, while using a creative name to describe today’s centers:
  “No, never. Not agains
  
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• Klay Thompson Includes Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James & Kobe Bryant In All-Time Starting Five

  16-08-2026 17:21 via lakersnation.com
  
  As the offseason winds down, the Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to round out their roster with potentially one more addition. One name who has recently come up is Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, who may be interested in returning home to Los Angeles.
  Notably, Thompson could have signed with the Lakers back in 2024, but opted to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. Regardless though, Thompson clearly respects the Lakers’ history as he includes Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and L
  
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• Lakers News: Jaden Hardy Chose No. 7 In Part Due To Luka Doncic

  16-08-2026 16:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  There are a lot of fresh faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this year, including Jaden Hardy, who was acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Hardy has some notable connections on the Lakers as he played with Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks.
  Coming in as a rookie in 2022, Hardy got the immediate opportunity to learn from a generational guard. Now that they have reunited in Los Angeles, the 6’3″ guard chose No. 7 in connection to Doncic’s No. 77.
  “Finally a Laker
  
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• Austin Reaves’ NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

  16-08-2026 15:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Austin Reaves was enjoying the best season of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers before injuries ruined things. Reaves averaged a career-high 23.3 points per game, but was limited to only 51 games and also missed the start of the playoffs.
  But his overall play when he was on the court greatly outweighed the time he missed to those in charge of the new NBA 2K27 video game. Reaves’ rating has climbed to the highest its ever been as he received an 88 rating, up three points from last year&
  
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• Mike D’Antoni Shares Story Behind Training Table Photo With Kobe Bryant & Dwight Howard

  15-08-2026 22:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  When Mike D’Antoni was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012, he received an opportunity to coach Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. Obviously, D’Antoni has a history with Nash dating back to their days with the Phoenix Suns, but there were personalities and high expectations to manage in L.A.
  Despite Bryant entering the latter stages of his career, he remained an alpha personality and Howard was acquired in a blockbuster trade where he went from being the No. 1 option with
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Will Continue Modeling Franchise After Dodgers Under New Ownership

  15-08-2026 20:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  In the dog days of the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves once again dominating the news cycle as Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
  Walter was the majority owner for only one year and there is no definitive reasoning yet behind his decision to sell so quickly. But in his short tenure, Walter has already invested a lot of resources in the Lakers with visions of modeling the franchise after the L.A. Dodgers, who he also
  
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• Top 100 Players Entering 2026-27 NBA Season: Nos. 41-50

  15-08-2026 17:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The 2026-27 NBA season sees plenty of impact players in new places, on new contracts and with new teammates, making for what should be a highly-anticipated campaign.Lakers Nation continues our series ranking the 100 best players in the league for that upcoming anticipated season.A reminder that this list ranks only with the 2026-27 season in mind, and no regard for any future campaigns. Nos. 51-75 can be seen here and Nos. 76-100 can be seen here.We now get into the top 50, featuring the biggest
  
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• Magic Johnson Congratulates Russell Westbrook On Retirement

  15-08-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA is now without one of its staples of the league as point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 years in the league. Westbrook spent most of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but also had stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, where he finished his career.
  Westbrook was beloved by his teammates and opponents for always playing every game with as much energy and effort as poss
  
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• Jeanie Buss Backs Luka Doncic’s Response To Lakers Sale

  15-08-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Following the shocking news of the Los Angeles Lakers being sold again, this time to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, many came out with an opinion. But arguably the most important statement came from the face of the franchise, superstar guard Luka Doncic.
  Doncic went on social media to say that being a member of the Lakers means everything to him and that there is no limit to the potential of this franchise. And Buss responded to Doncic’s statement, believing he said everything perfectly:Perfec
  
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• Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

  15-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.
  
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• Lakers To Face Thunder & Knicks During NBA ‘Rivals Week’

  14-08-2026 23:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and, as usual, the Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of national TV appearances, including a Christmas Day showdown with LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
  Over the past few years, the NBA has introduced “Rivals Week,” when teams with a lot of history face off and the games have that little bit of extra heat to them. This season, Rivals Week takes place from Jan. 26-30 and the Lakers will be making two app
  
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• Luka Doncic Understands Value Of Lakers Brand Despite Multiple Ownership Sales

  14-08-2026 21:50 via lakersnation.com
  
  Oftentimes, when a professional sports franchise is on the path to being sold, it signals changes up and down the organization. Mark Walter made some significant changes to the front office when he purchased the Los Angeles Lakers, and now more changes could be coming with the sale of the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.The Lakers roster, though, may be a difficult thing to change. Things are relatively set around Luka Doncic, with many players on four-year deals and the team low on draft capi
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Bob Iger ‘Very Close’ With Adam Silver

  14-08-2026 20:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines this week when it was reported that — for the second time in less than 18 months — the franchise is being sold. Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the team last year for a $10 billion valuation, and is now selling his shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a $12.5 billion valuation.It’s not confirmed if the resale has anything to do with the ongoing investigation surrounding Walter, but Iger and Kushner will be taking over in short orde
  
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• Lakers Tied For Most National TV Games In NBA For 2026-27 Season

  14-08-2026 19:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA released the full schedule for the 2026-27 season, giving fans their first chance to project what their team’s seasons might look like. The Los Angeles Lakers, behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their star duo, were once again put into a primetime-heavy schedule.The Lakers are always — no matter who is on the roster — a viewership draw. They routinely have multiple games rank highly among regular season and postseason games. So it should come as no surprise that L.
  
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• Bob Iger: It’s ‘Premature’ To Speculate On Plans With Lakers

  14-08-2026 18:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are in the relatively unprecedented position of undergoing their second ownership change in under 18 months. Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, and Josh Kushner, a venture capitalist, made a stunning agreement to purchase Mark Walter’s shares of the Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion.Walter was in the process of updating the Lakers from the small, tight-knit organization they were under the Buss family to something similar to the L.A. Dodgers. However, Walter is
  
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