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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Austin Reaves to make preseason debut against Kings

After sitting out the first two exhibition contests, Austin Reaves will make his preseason debut against the Kings on Thursday. Head coach JJ Redick announced pregame that Reaves would return to...

Lakers' "Luka-friendly talent" initiative validates going all-in Quentin Grimes

The Los Angeles Lakers invested four years and $60 million in Quentin Grimes. Luka Doncic indirectly explained why.

The Lakers are already showing their new defensive identity

Two preseason games produced two very different outcomes for the Lakers. LA routed the Sacramento Kings on the first night of a back-to-back, with superstar Luka Dončić playing just one half. On...

Jeanie Buss Had Agreement With Mark Walter To Remain Lakers’ Alternate Governor Beyond Original Five-Year Period

When the Buss family agreed to sell their majority shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss came to an agreement with Walter to remain the Lakers’ governor for at least a...

Luka Doncic shifted pressure onto himself with new Lakers roster comments

Luka Doncic put his fingerprints all over the Los Angeles Lakers roster. That raises the expectations on him mightily.

Could LeBron James help solve the 76ers' depth problem at center? Here's what the numbers say

LeBron at the 5? The 76ers might need to try it after their backup center was hurt in their preseason opener

Luka Doncic Appreciates LeBron James Letting Him Be Himself

From the moment the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, there were questions about how he and LeBron James would work together. Both are outstanding talents with incredible basketball IQs...

Lakers' new defensive-minded wings remain prone to an exploitable mismatch

The Los Angeles Lakers need to figure out what their answer is going to be when facing bigger, physical wings.

How will the NBA’s new focus on push-offs impact the Lakers?

This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players. A move...

Luka Doncic Doesn’t Feel Added Pressure As Face Of Lakers Franchise

This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was all about Luka Doncic. Many are marking this as the start of a new era for the franchise as the front office remade the roster around him, bringing in...

Byron Scott Gets Brutally Honest About the New-Look Lakers

Former Lakers coach Byron Scott gets brutally honest about LA's offseason moves and why he thinks they aren't title contenders yet. The post Byron Scott Gets Brutally Honest About the New-Look...

Adou Thiero’s focus on his decision-making, patience is paying off early in preseason

Through two preseason appearances, Adou Thiero has shot 4-of-5 inside the arc (0-of-3 from deep) and he dished out four assists in Monday’s win over the Sacramento Kings. During those games and...

Luka Doncic admits he's uncomfortable with the fame that basketball brings to his life

Luka Doncic addresses the implications of fame from his NBA career.

Cheers! NFL now says it's OK to celebrate by pretending to drink a beverage

The NFL and players union say celebrations that mimic drinking a beverage are allowed, reversing recent fines for the 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk, Cowboys' Jake Ferguson and Colts' Matt Goncalves.

Luka Dončić sounds thrilled to have Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle on the Lakers

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings Monday night, head coach JJ Redick praised his team’s defense, particularly its ability to generate 27 turnovers. Helping key that...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoulders the blame from Chet Holmgren for the 2026 Playoffs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing why he is the Thunder's leader.

Luka Doncic suffers from an oddly familiar problem to ex-Lakers star LeBron James

There are downsides to the type of bully ball both LeBron James and Luka Doncic have played throughout their careers.

Luka Doncic reveals he feels no pressure about succeeding LeBron James as the Lakers' star

Luka Doncic is ready to be the successor to LeBron James' throne in LA.

Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals biggest 'regret' from last season with LeBron James, missing playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in the Western Conference semifinals. Luka Doncic recently made it clear what he regretted about last season.

Luka Dončić said LeBron James reached out when he left the Lakers

After spending seven years as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James departed in free agency this summer and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a veteran minimum contract worth $7.9...

Ranking every NBA team's offense entering the 2026-27 season: Knicks at No. 1, Lakers and Celtics in top five

Who will have the best -- and the worst -- offenses in the NBA this season? We're projecting each team

JJ Redick Doubles Down On Lakers Being Championship Contenders

JJ Redick appears to have no shortage of belief in the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. He made early comments about the roster being the best-fitting group in his three years at the helm of the...

JJ Redick clarifying "pieces actually fit" comment further proves him right

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn't running from his comments about how the pieces are finally fitting together.

76ers' Nick Nurse makes major LeBron James announcement in light of center season ending injury

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a horrible injury in the preseason opener. Head coach Nick Nurse announced that LeBron James could be playing a different position at some point this season.

Lakers fans are already laughing at what Jonathan Kuminga is doing in Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves forward put up a dud against the Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are loving it.

76ers' Nick Nurse sounds off on report that LeBron James has gotten on Joel Embiid for being late

Joel Embiid and LeBron James have been a storyline since Monday's preseason opener. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse gave his take on the whole Embiid and James misinterpretation.

Austin Reaves jokes about paying fans to trash-talk Luka Doncic for one reason

Austin Reaves knows what brings out another level in Luka Doncic, and his playful suggestion gives Lakers fans a glimpse into their partnership.

Lakers News: Max Contract Won’t Change Austin Reaves’ Mindset

There are a lot of new faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and many players from last year’s squad who are no longer with the team. But one player who the front office made sure to retain...

Ranking every potential Lakers starting wing after two preseason games

Adou Thiero and others are quickly slipping in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting competition while Quentin Grimes and company pull ahead.

JJ Redick gushes about Lakers' new additions and how they fit with Luka Doncic

Coach JJ Redick is extremely giddy that the Lakers got Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton to help Luka Doncic's pursue an NBA championship.

'I don't care': Lakers' JJ Redick shades Spurs, Thunder, and Knicks NBA title hopes

Coach JJ Redick does not seem to think much of the Spurs, Thunder, and Knicks as the Lakers led by Luka Doncic gear up for an NBA title run,

'Championship-level': JJ Redick makes bold claim on Luka Doncic-led Lakers

JJ Redick believes that the Lakers led by Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic are NBA championship contenders for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Lakers vs. Kings Preseason Preview: Home sweet home

The Lakers’ preseason stint continues on Thursday when they take on the visiting Sacramento Kings. This will serve as a rematch after the purple and gold absolutely demolished them in their...

Lakers Notes: Doncic, Redick, Wing Depth, Buss Family Dispute

The Lakers’ preseason win over Sacramento on Monday marked Luka Doncic’s first competitive game in more than six months, writes Khobi Price of The New York Post. Doncic suffered a severe left...

JJ Redick Pushes Back on LeBron James Interpretation of Lakers Comment

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a bold comment that was perceived as a shot at LeBron James, though he clarified the context. The post JJ Redick Pushes Back on LeBron James...

Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James exposes disputed 76ers practice story

LeBron James wasted no time shutting down Mike Breen’s controversial claim about Joel Embiid. Now, the longtime NBA broadcaster is apologizing as the disputed story sparks backlash ahead of the...

Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares

The five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.

Jeanie Buss' siblings file formal opposition to her attempt to block sale of Lakers

The five siblings call Jeanie’s petition “legally and factually baseless” in a statement provided to The Times on Wednesday.

Buss Siblings Formally File Case Against Jeanie To Sell Lakers Shares

The Buss siblings are in the middle of a dispute as Jeanie wants to hold onto their remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers so she can remain governor of the franchise, while her five siblings...

JJ Redick's ongoing growth as a head coach is Lakers' ace in the hole

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is still far away from his ceiling as an NBA head coach; he's already improved this year at establishing an effort standard.

Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes story alleging he called out Joel Embiid at practice

Breen apologized for causing a stir with an anecdote he shared while calling a preseason Knicks-Sixers game

Rams Make History Ahead of Monday Night Showdown With Bills

The Rams are set to make history on October 12th, as they play their fourth prime-time game in the first five games of the season. The post Rams Make History Ahead of Monday Night Showdown With...

Bronny James' struggles should fade away beside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

The preseason issues for Bronny James against the Golden State Warriors should not be inviting panic for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Quentin Grimes is already showing why Lakers paid him like a cornerstone

The Los Angeles Lakers invested heavily in Quentin Grimes. He's already showing why.

Breen apologizes after LeBron refutes story he called out Embiid

Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.

JJ Redick Clarifies Comments About Lakers Roster Fitting Together For First Time

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made some preseason headlines with commentary about the roster at his opening press conference. His quote suggested that this is the first time in his three...

Jaden Hardy's poor ball-handling represents lost opportunity for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jaden Hardy adds to winning in multiple ways, but his inability to handle the ball spoils his entire value.

Lakers' need for a big man behind Walker Kessler is only growing

Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili have shown notable flaws to start the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cole Swider has worked ‘really hard’ on body, defense since last stint with Lakers

Four years ago, Cole Swider made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played seven games before bouncing across the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors for brief spells...

Jaden Hardy feels Luka Dončić has taken his leadership to another level this season

After spending the first 2.5 years of his NBA career with Luka Dončić, Jaden Hardy reunited with the Slovenian this offseason when the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers executed a trade...

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