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Should Chris Paul be part of Lakers’ front office?
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Ziaire Williams excited to team up with Bronny James again
Chemistry with this iteration of the Lakers will be an uphill challenge. Many of them have never played together and will need to learn one another quickly to succeed on the court. That’s one of the reasons why Luka Dončić‘s mini-camp in Slovenia is such a good idea. Though there are a ton of new […]
Lakers will be good this year regardless of ownership
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Things are never boring regarding the Lakers, even in the summertime. With the franchise overhauling most of its […]
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Ziaire Williams?
After making their big swings this offseason, the Lakers made some low-risk, high-reward signings. Both came on the wing with one being Matisse Thybulle, a talented defensive player with injury questions and the other being Ziaire Williams. Trapped on the Brooklyn Nets for the last two seasons, Williams has shown signs of improvement, but also […]
Cameron Brink exits game vs. Liberty with rib injury
While the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the Liberty featured a lot of good — and craziness — there was a moment of bad mixed in as well. Midway through the quarter with LA in the middle of a 21-0 run, Cameron Brink took a shot to the ribs from Breanna Stewart. The play […]
Sparks nearly pull off incredible comeback, fall to Liberty
A wild, wild fourth quarter run saw the Sparks cut a 28-point deficit down to one point, but the Liberty held on for an 85-81 win. Through the first three quarters, the Sparks had 41 points before exploding for 40 in the fourth. Included in that was 21 unanswered points and a 26-4 run overall. […]
Bob Iger expected to be owner ‘most actively involved’ with Lakers
Given how pricey these NBA teams are getting, they are typically owned by a group of people with someone serving as the de facto face. When the Buss family owned the Lakers, Jeanie was front and center after her father’s passing. Mark Walter, during his brief time in charge, mainly took a backseat role and […]
5 most anticipated Lakers games for the 2026-27 season
Every NBA season is different. The storylines and the games that matter are constantly changing. With the Lakers overhauling their roster this summer, now contests that might’ve been just one of 82 last year will be some of the biggest hyped matchups this season. Now that the entire Lakers schedule has been released, here are […]
Bob Iger says it’s premature to speculate on plans for Lakers’ future because they haven’t made any yet
For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, they went from no affiliation with the franchise to owning a majority stake in it. With Iger and Kushner originally eyeing the Las Vegas expansion team, then […]
Monique Akoa Makani already making a mark with Sparks
With Kelsey Plum’s future with the Sparks being uncertain, the franchise made the bold decision to trade her to the Mercury at the deadline. In return, LA received Monique Akoa Makani and Phoenix’s 2027 first round pick. While Akoa Makani is not a guard of Plum’s caliber, she could be a better long-term fit. She […]
The Lakers’ new owner is an admitted longtime Clippers fan
In an ideal world, your favorite team would be owned by a lifelong fan who can keep the team competitive. But those types of fairytales don’t exist in reality. The best you can hope for is that your owner hasn’t gone on a podcast to talk about how he couldn’t root for your team because […]
Mark Walter may have sold Lakers to help pay down loans currently under federal investigation
From the moment news broke of the Lakers’ stunning sale on Wednesday, a giant elephant sat in the corner of the room. Not even 10 full months since Mark Walter officially acquired the franchise, he sold it to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner on Wednesday. If Walter’s purchase of the team was shocking, it’s hard […]
Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner took place over just 72 hours
Things move quickly in the basketball world, but you’d struggle to find something happening as fast as the selling of the Lakers. Mark Walter officially became the majority owner of the Lakers in October of last year and has sold it to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion. There wasn’t even […]
Bob Iger says new ownership will honor agreement to keep Jeanie Buss as governor
Less than a year after Mark Walter officially took majority ownership of the Lakers, the franchise is now being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This sale is not only a shock, but comes with many questions. One very notable one is what happens to current governor Jeanie Buss? When Walter took over […]
Luka Dončić shares first statement since rumored sale of Lakers
In a completely shocking turn of events, the Lakers have been reportedly sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This is unprecedented considering the sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter only became official last October. However, that’s what’s happening in Los Angeles, and Luka Dončić has now commented on this change […]
Lakers face Warriors to kick off NBA Cup
With the NBA action fast approaching, the league has begun announcing all of the games for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday, we got news that the Lakers will take on the Sixers on Christmas Day and that their first official game will be at home against the Warriors. Now, on Wednesday, we got the full […]
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Quentin Grimes?
While not the biggest gamble of the offseason, the Lakers certainly committed a lot of belief and money into Quentin Grimes. The team’s focus on getting younger and more athletic led them to Grimes, whom they signed to a four-year, $60 million deal. It’s a huge vote of confidence in his potential and that a […]
Lakers sold for $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
In a completely unexpected and shocking move, the Lakers are reportedly being sold again. On Wednesday morning, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that the franchise was being sold for a record-breaking $12 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Shortly after the news came out, Kushner and Iger released a statement to ESPN confirming the […]
Sparks collapse late, lose to Mercury
A close contest on Tuesday night ended with the Mercury beating the Sparks 94-87. Neither team could gain a significant edge over the other as this game featured 12 ties and 16 lead changes. In the fourth, the Mercury outscored the Sparks 26-20 to pull out the win. This matchup was supposed to be Kelsey […]
Are the Lakers already being overlooked for next season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. With the Lakers completely overhauling their roster this summer, it’s made predicting just how good they’ll be difficult. Most of last year’s rotation is gone, and […]
Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day
The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Christmas Day schedule against a new opponent, but a familiar face. LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles will highlight the special day of games as Los Angeles will host the 76ers in the middle of the five-game slate. The league announced the games for Christmas […]
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Walker Kessler?
While the Lakers reshaping their roster was anticipated this summer, the sheer volume of new signings, and particularly in the short amount of time, was overwhelming. As we circle back to break down some of the new players that will be donning the purple and gold, I figured the best way to get some insight […]
Does Ben Simmons make sense for the Lakers?
It’s hard to believe that Ben Simmons only just turned 30 years old this summer. Once an All-NBA player at 23, things sharply and drastically changed for Simmons, who was out of the league entirely last season and hasn’t played relevant basketball in years. However, after taking time to heal physically, Simmons is attempting a […]
Sparks put up valiant tanking performance in loss to Valkyries
After trailing for much of the game, the Sparks rallied in the fourth before coming up short against the Valkyries on Sunday, 84-78. The Sparks trailed from the jump and saw the deficit sit at double figures for large portions of the game. But a late comeback attempt saw them close the gap to one […]
Dillon Brooks is still talking about the Lakers
For reasons unclear, particularly with LeBron James no longer on the team, Dillon Brooks is still throwing jabs at the Lakers. Brooks’ “feud” with LeBron was remarkably one-sided, featuring multiple ejections and multiple game-sealing baskets scored against him. He tried to troll LeBron during the playoffs by showing up for Game 4 against the Thunder…an […]