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The Clippers are reminding us how not to treat franchise greats
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the world in February 2025 by trading championship-winning franchise icon Anthony Davis, keeping it quiet to almost everyone involved — including Davis — essentially blindsiding one of the most important figures of the franchise’s future. Davis, rightfully so, felt betrayed by Los Angeles for a moment. (“They traded me,” Davis […]
Maxi Kleber may be signing with Luka Dončić’s team in Italy
In the spring, it was announced Luka Dončić would be teaming with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson as part of an ownership group purchasing the Italian basketball club, Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the team to Rome for 2026-27. Since then, the roster has been transformed and includes Siena, Italy native Nico Mannion, […]
The Lakers’ promotional nights for the 2026-27 season, ranked
You’re not truly in the dog days of the summer until you start ranking promotional night giveaways. The Lakers haven’t typically had many giveaway nights during the season, which makes this upcoming season different. Specifically, they’ll be giving away five different bobbleheads throughout the year, including three for former players, along with a couple of […]
Can Kevon Looney turn back the clock and be the backup big the Lakers need?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Kevon Looney. Regardless if you agree or disagree with the Lakers’ offseason moves, all of their additions at […]
Skinny Luka is back and healthier than ever
During his year-and-a-half with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić has endured a pair of serious injuries interrupting each season. Upon his initial midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles, Dončić was dealing with a strained left calf, which sidelined him for six weeks, including his first week as a member of the […]
Mike D’Antoni says Steve Nash was the reason he took the Lakers job
Among the most infamous teams in modern NBA history is the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers. A star-studded group headlined by Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, all of whom finished top nine in MVP voting the season prior, went just 45-37 and earned the West’s No. 7 seed before being swept in the first […]
Is this season a make-or-break year for Bronny James?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we take a look at Bronny James. Whether or not he was worth the gamble or not, Bronny James’ original spot […]
Nike may have just debuted the worst Lakers jerseys ever
Just when you thought the Lakers’ jerseys couldn’t get worse, Nike unveiled maybe the worst version of them yet. The team’s jerseys have been trending in the wrong direction for some time now, whether because of the design or the shift toward highlighter yellow instead of gold. But Nike hit a new low on Wednesday. […]
Lakers hire Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as assistant GM
It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring freeze. After spending the summer searching, the team has hired its second assistant general manager. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is hiring Eric Amsler from the Miami Heat. Amsler served as the vice president of player personnel in Miami. Amsler held a […]
Silver Screen & Roll adds new writers to staff
As you guys recently saw, we were looking to add to our staff here at Silver Screen & Roll as we head into a new season. We’ve found some exciting folks — whose bylines you might have seen popping up this wekk — who will be joining the site, some of which you may not […]
Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense
The Los Angeles Lakers are not lacking for offensive firepower throughout their perimeter rotation. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are among the NBA’s foremost backcourts overall, especially offensively. Collin Sexton is a dynamite scorer off the bench. Quentin Grimes is a valuable floor-spacer who capably attacks closeouts. To compete for home-court advantage and a top-four […]
Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Jarred Vanderbilt. It might be hard to believe, but with the massive overhaul of the Lakers roster this […]
What is Adou Thiero’s path into the rotation?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Adou Thiero. The Lakers used this offseason to revamp their entire roster, getting younger, faster and more athletic […]
Lakers announce statue for Phil Jackson, to be unveiled April 2027
Another Lakers coaching legend will be given high honors by the Lakers. On Tuesday, the franchise announced that Phil Jackson would be the newest to be cast in proverbial bronze as he would receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. The unveiling ceremony will be on Friday, April 9, 2027 ahead of the team’s game against […]
Can Jaden Hardy prove that he’s more than just salary ballast?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Jaden Hardy. Every start of the NBA season, most teams have at least one roster spot occupied by […]
Bronny James says he’s been working on off-ball offense this summer
While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James. The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency decision. Once it became clear the […]
The Buss family drama isn’t going away anytime soon
I hope everyone was buckled up for the long haul with the Buss family. On Friday, Jeanie Buss filed for a continuance in the petition to stop her siblings’ sale of their stake in the Lakers, pushing the hearing back to Dec. 8. Originally, the court date was scheduled for November. In the petition, which […]
Sparks to hire Sixers exec Ariana Andonian as general manager
In a bit of surprising news given the lack of rumors or reports around it, the Sparks have made a big hire. Following a search led by Farhan Zaidi, special advisor to owner Mark Walter, LA will hire Sixers vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian as the team’s new general manager, as reported by […]
Can Cameron Carr make an immediate impact?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Cameron Carr. If you rule out Dalton Knecht’s hot start in his rookie campaign before petering out pretty […]
Lakers employees were turned off by ‘arrogance’ of Dodgers’ approach
There’s no question that the Dodgers’ approach to baseball has been successful. Under Mark Walter, the team has morphed into a dynasty. It made sense, then, to try to replicate that approach with the Lakers once he took charge. However, it wasn’t exactly a smooth process attempting to do so. Call it reluctance by the […]
Is there a pathway to minutes for Chris Mañon, Arthur Kaluma this season?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we start with a look at the team’s three two-way players, Chris Mañon, Arthur Kaluma and AK Okereke. Throughout his brief […]
The Lakers’ front office appears to be stuck in limbo amid ownership change
Ideally, you don’t want an ownership change to come right in the middle of a restructuring of a front office and franchise philosophy. It tends to cause some issues. The Lakers find themselves in an awkward position. The Dodgerizing of the front office was well underway when Mark Walter abruptly sold the team to Bob […]
Lon Rosen still heavily involved in meetings with Lakers
When Lon Rosen was hired by the Lakers, it was one of the clearest signs of the collaboration between Mark Walter’s LA-based franchises. Rosen was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for over 10 years with the Dodgers before crossing the bridge to become the Lakers’ President of Business Operations. It was one of […]
Bruce Brown ‘in the mix’ for the Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Wolves left the Lakers with a glaring hole in the front court. The discussion around it has largely ranged from making a trade to internal options. Little thought has been given to the free agent market, largely because the Lakers aren’t in a position to sign one with […]
Get the best of Silver Screen and Roll on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Silver Screen and Roll. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Lakers. Want to stay up to date on the latest rumors about a middling free agent with a crazy agent? Need to catch up on the highlights of Luka Dončić’s crazy […]
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