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Monday, September 28, 2026
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers

With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.

Making the Lakers demands an improvement Jaden Hardy said is coming at Media Day

Jaden Hardy better be telling the truth about his defense if he wants to secure his spot on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James has the right mindset for life without LeBron in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers Media Day showed Bronny James was ready and excited to play without LeBron.

The Lakers’ marquee signings are embracing the pressure of playing in LA

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise adorned in the bright lights, celebrities and stars. And with that comes pressure. Plenty of players have come and gone with expectations of...

Media Day comments show Lakers defenders already know what having Walker Kessler means

The perimeter defenders in Los Angeles are raving about Walker Kessler and his rim protection.

Clippers’ Unfortunate Fall Continues With Major Injury to New Star

Clippers player Brandon Ingram is hurt, adding to the woes for the beleaguered team. The post Clippers’ Unfortunate Fall Continues With Major Injury to New Star appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Lakers role for Jarred Vanderbilt starts with a simple fix he noted at Media Day

The Los Angeles Lakers forward must rediscover his touch on the offensive end.

Austin Reaves ‘happy to be back’ with Lakers after ‘weird’ contract negotiations

After being massively underpaid for the first five seasons of his NBA career, Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $184 million deal this summer to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers for the...

Lakers Media Day: Walker Kessler Envisions Catching A Lot Of Lobs From Luka Doncic

One of the main priorities for the Los Angeles Lakers front office this summer was finding a top-tier center to pair with Luka Doncic, and they believe they did that in trading for Walker Kessler...

LeBron James begins his 76ers era by making the stakes clear in Philly

'I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round,' James told reporters on media day with his new team

Injury Updates: Haliburton, Curry, Luka, Beal, Bulls, More

Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of last season due to the injury, says he’s fully healthy ahead of...

Quentin Grimes believes Lakers can shock people this season

With three starters from last year’s team now gone — LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura — the Los Angeles Lakers have dramatically overhauled their roster, led by a lively series of...

Lakers Media Day: Austin Reaves Focused On Getting Body Ready For This Season

Now armed with a new four-year contract, Austin Reaves is locked in with the Los Angeles Lakers for the foreseeable future. And there will be even more pressure on him as the clear second option...

Big roster moves for Lakers likely paused for foreseeable future

Don't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to make any seismic roster changes between now and next offseason; there's no way for them to.

Lakers trade for Walker Kessler will keep looking better if Luka Doncic's is right

The Los Angeles Lakers paid a hefty price to land Walker Kessler, but Luka Doncic already gave fans a bit of reassurance.

Luka Dončić says he ‘really wanted’ Walker Kessler

Amid a busy offseason full of signings, trades and departures, the Los Angeles Lakers’ most notable addition was center Walker Kessler, whom they acquired via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz....

Luka Doncic Comfortable Taking Over Leadership Role With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a new era this season as LeBron James is no longer with the organization. There’s some continuity with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but the roster...

Collin Sexton likely won't need adjustment period to impact Lakers

Most of the Los Angeles Lakers' new additions will need some time to get used to their new squad, but Collin Sexton is a different situation.

LeBron James reveals how close he was to joining Knicks — and the main reason why he didn't

Here's why James said he chose not to sign with the Knicks.

LeBron James confirms he nearly joined the Knicks, will live part-time in New York while playing for 76ers

James, who made his public debut in a 76ers jersey on Monday, likely would have signed with the Knicks if they hadn't won it all in June

LeBron envisioned joining Knicks, but nixed idea after historic title

LeBron James told ESPN that he envisioned joining the Knicks as a free agent this summer, but nixed the idea after New York won the NBA title.

Lakers' Walker Kessler won't escape immediate pressure and expectations in LA

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler just made a fortune in the offseason, but that won't help him hide from the pressure of his new responsibilities.

LeBron James gets honest about what he and the 76ers need to compete for a championship

LeBron James has set the tone for the 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season with his media day remarks.

Lakers face the same LeBron James challenge after his comments at 76ers Media Day

LeBron James doubled down on his offseason takeaway of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers-LeBron James relationship narratives have turned into a coping mechanism

It's become fashionable to remember the Lakers and LeBron James' relationship as a fractured one, but doing so involves some delusion.

LeBron James opens up about offseason decision, leaves future open at 76ers media day

James wore a 76ers jersey for the first time on Monday, detailing his new relationship with Philadelphia fans, his fit with his new team and whether this is the last stop of his career.

JJ Redick's new starting lineup comments show he has his finger on the Lakers' pulse

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach has a perfect feel for the support his stars need.

How To Watch 2026 Lakers Media Day

The start of the 2026-27 season is right around the corner and to get fans prepared for the upcoming year, the Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Media Day on Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m....

Jazz should thank Lakers for avoiding a Jalen Duren-like headache with Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler was ready to take the qualifying offer route had the Los Angeles Lakers not bailed out the Utah Jazz.

Stein’s Latest: Powell, Mavericks, Kessler, Irving, Duren

Dwight Powell officially re-signed with the Mavericks on Friday, but the team will have to make another move to keep him on the roster, writes Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscriber link)....

Rob Pelinka Confident In Walker Kessler’s Health & Lakers’ Center Depth

Although the Los Angeles Lakers made numerous moves this offseason, areas of concern remain for general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office. One spot, in particular, is the backup center...

Lakers’ dramatic improvement at center is about more than just Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a rather significant improvement at the center position. Walker Kessler isn't the only example of how they've upgraded.

What to expect at the new-look Lakers' media day

The Lakers and more than two dozen other NBA teams will open their doors Monday for interviews and photo shoots as part of media day, a welcome back for the league ahead of the start of the...

Warriors' Draymond Green admits he wants to have company partnership like 76ers' LeBron James

LeBron James may have set up a new opportunity for athletes across the NBA. Draymond Green has already mentioned that he would like to get a deal similar to the partnership James got with Polymarket.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Rob Pelinka says Lakers have added over 15 people to front office, plan to hire more scouts

While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes. President of Basketball Operations Rob...

Lakers Sign William Kyle III & Cole Swider To Exhibit 10 Contracts

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts. Additionally, the team has waived guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross. This...

Angels Make Unfortunate MLB History on Last Day of Season

The Los Angeles Angels lost the final game of their season Sunday, making them the final team in MLB to lose 100 games in a single season. The post Angels Make Unfortunate MLB History on Last Day...

Dodgers’ Blake Treinen to Playoffs With Season-Ending Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treinen will miss the 2026 postseason after suffering a shoulder injury Saturday. The post Dodgers’ Blake Treinen to Playoffs With Season-Ending...

Breaking down the battle for two Lakers starting spots

During the Lakers’ annual season-opening press conference, head coach JJ Redick seemed to upend offseason expectations by announcing that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler were his...

Lakers need Cameron Carr to win a rotation spot to keep up with the Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers already know how to manage Cameron Carr this season due to the threat of the West's best squad.

Bronny James has edge over Dalton Knecht for Lakers' final roster spot entering camp

The Los Angeles Lakers have too many guaranteed contracts on their books, and Bronny James has the edge over Dalton Knecht to make the regular season roster.

5 questions facing the Lakers ahead of training camp

It’s been discussed all offseason, but a transformative era for the Los Angeles Lakers finally starts this week with training camp. Head coach JJ Redick and President of Basketball Operations Rob...

Lakers News: JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Valuing Continuity Moving Forward

The offseason represented a significant change for the Los Angeles Lakers brass. In the past, Rob Pelinka has valued flexibility and optionality with the roster. This offseason, however, he handed...

Lakers could rescue Julius Randle from Brooklyn, but it's an uphill climb

Former Lakers forward Julius Randle is in basketball purgatory and in need of saving, but LA doesn't have the strongest trade assets at the moment.

Ziaire Williams has shot to become the Lakers' PJ Washington thanks to Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers won’t need to trade for PJ Washington if Luka Doncic can help Ziaire Williams make the same leap.

JJ Redick Likes Versatility Sandro Mamukelashvili Will Bring To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster this offseason and one of their biggest moves was signing former Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million...

Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic

The Los Angeles Lakers need to find ways to put Austin Reaves next to Quentin Grimes to make sure they finish with an above-average defense.

Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Embrace Championship Expectations Surrounding Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally built the team around Luka Doncic that they’ve wanted to since trading for him in 2025. General manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick worked together to...

1 Reason Walker Kessler and every other newcomer will thrive on the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster around Luka Doncic this offseason, and fans should have faith in every newcomer.

Lakers News: Draymond Green Calls Out ‘Ridiculous’ Bronny James Haters

From the moment he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, Bronny James has been under an intense microscope due to his father LeBron James being on the team. They would become the first...

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