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With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are facing new challenges. There are doubts about the Lakers’ potential in the 2026–2027 season given the new era and No. 1 player. Most fans want to see the Lakers reach the postseason. However, the team has a new group. Not only did James [...]
Sandro Mamukelashvili has not yet made his official Lakers debut, but the new addition says he is already impressed by the chemistry developing within Los Angeles’ revamped roster. The forward recently discussed the Lakers’ offseason trip to Slovenia, which gave several of the team’s newcomers an opportunity to spend time together away from basketball. Mamukelashvili […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili reveals Lakers quickly built chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Austin Reaves is making the most of the final weeks of his offseason before returning to Los Angeles for the start of Lakers training camp. The Lakers guard recently traveled to Mexico with his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Barber, who shared several photos from their vacation on Instagram with the caption “Mexicooooo.” The couple spent part […] The post Austin Reaves enjoys Mexico getaway before camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Robert Horry believes Walker Kessler, rather than Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves, could ultimately become the most important piece of the Lakers’ championship pursuit this season. Los Angeles made major changes around Dončić during the offseason, with Kessler emerging as the centerpiece of those moves. Horry is particularly intrigued by the center’s combination of rim […] The post Robert Horry calls Walker Kessler the Lakers’ key appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Julius “Dr. J” Erving says LeBron James’ unfinished career is one reason he does not place the former Los Angeles Lakers star among his all-time players yet. Erving explained that he generally evaluates retired players for his all-time teams, meaning James will have to complete his career before he can be placed in that context. […] The post Julius Erving explains why LeBron James is not on his list appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bronny James has been putting in the work over the summer and has hinted at his role on the new Lakers for the 2026-27 season. The younger James is entering his third season with the Lakers, and it will be the first time he is playing without his dad on the same team. If he […] The post Bronny Reveals His Biggest Area of Focus This Summer appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Bronny James doesn’t know exactly what his role will be with the Lakers this season. But he does seem to know what he’ll need to do if he gets one. James, entering his third NBA season and his first without father LeBron James as a teammate, said he’s spent the summer preparing to play both […] The post Bronny James sees role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Robert Horry feels Walker Kessler will be a bigger swing factor than Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the Lakers' championship hopes for 2026-27.
Sandro Mamukelashveli has been enjoying his time with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers teammates experience the European nation Slovenia. Mamukelashveli is preparing for the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He spent last season with the Toronto Raptors before signing a four-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason. […] The post Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili gives Slovenia trip with Luka Doncic honest review appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for another season of Luka Doncic at the helm of coach JJ Redick’s offense, alongside fellow sharpshooter Austin Reaves, who has a special on-court relationship with the Lakers superstar. Doncic’s gregarious yet ultra-competitive personality has become a highlight of the Lakers’ seasons, both on and off the court, lending […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic reveals possible job without basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James is gone. Derek Fisher doesn’t believe the Lakers are going away with him. The former Lakers guard and five-time NBA champion believes Los Angeles can remain firmly in the playoff picture during its first season built entirely around Luka Doncic. “I think Luka and Austin Reaves are basically an All-Star backcourt that you […] The post Derek Fisher believes Lakers can win 45 to 50 games without LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Matt Barnes has taken a look at the new-look Lakers, and one thing immediately stood out. “This is the whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers,” Barnes joked during an interview with TMZ Sports. Well, OK then. Barnes, who spent two seasons with the Lakers during his 14-year NBA career, was smiling when he delivered […] The post Matt Barnes: Lakers whitest they’ve been since Minneapolis days appeared first on Hoops Wire .
CHESTER, Pa. – Cavan Sullivan concocted the idea weeks ago, but it took until Saturday night for the pieces to […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are keeping Bronny James, but fans expecting a breakout must face reality.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the departure of LeBron James in free agency, as well as a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. Additionally, the Lakers signed guard Austin Reaves to a long-term maximum contract extension, securing his future as Luka Doncic’s running mate for the long haul. […] The post Matt Barnes makes ‘whitest Laker team’ joke after busy offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers have an insurance policy to help keep their own players.
The Los Angeles Lakers players have found another way to spend time together away from the court. Golf has become part of the offseason routine, with several players taking the sport seriously enough to turn casual rounds into friendly competition. The group has also started to build its own pecking order. Austin Reaves has made [...]
Jeanie Buss is fighting in court to remain governor of the Lakers. She may not have many alternatives. Buss is trying to prevent five of her siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise to the group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. If that sale goes through, Buss would fall […] The post Jeanie Buss running out of options to remain Lakers governor appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Derek Fisher says LeBron James spurning the Lakers for the 76ers will not make LA fall off next season, which is ridiculous.
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka kept his job through the transition from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, but it won’t happen again.
Luka Doncic's father, Sasa Doncic is encouraged by the Lakers’ offseason changes but wants to see how Luka’s new supporting cast performs.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to unleash their offensive potential. How can they best achieve that feat?
Danny Green has seen the Lakers change shape before. A summer can bring plenty of new names, but the real test comes when those players have to fit together on the court. The Los Angeles Lakers took a different path this time. Green quickly noticed the changes, and as the offseason progressed, he got a [...]
Sandro Mamukelashvili will be tasked with being one of the leaders for the Los Angeles Lakers' second unit.
The Lakers’ ownership situation remains unsettled, with Jeanie Buss facing a difficult path to remain the franchise’s governor. Mark Walter recently agreed to sell his Lakers shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger in a deal valuing the franchise at $12.5 billion. Meanwhile, Buss is trying to prevent her five siblings from selling the family’s […] The post Jeanie Buss faces uncertain future as Lakers governor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .