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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Rob Pelinka celebrates the strong connection between the Lakers' new star trio

The new trio the Lakers will roll out in the 2026-27 season will be a big deal under JJ Redick's system.

Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a lot of organizational changes this offseason with the biggest obviously being Mark Walter selling his majority shares of the franchise to Josh Kushner and...

JJ Redick highlights how Sandro Mamukelashvili can be the Lakers' X-factor

The Lakers will have a dynamic rotation under head coach JJ Redick in the 2026-27 season.

The Lakers will have a new defensive identity this season

President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick spoke at length on several topics at Thursday’s season-opening presser. A central theme was personnel. They wanted to...

Lakers fans doubting Austin Reaves after latest extension are forgetting his history

The Los Angeles Lakers gave Austin Reaves a $184.7 million extension, and fans should expect him to keep getting better.

JJ Redick: Cameron Carr Will Have Opportunities To Play For Lakers This Season

Much of the focus when looking at the Los Angeles Lakers roster has been on the free agency and trade additions that were made to fit alongside superstar Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner...

Rob Pelinka: Lakers Have ‘World’s Greatest Offensive Player’ In Luka Doncic

General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers moved in silence to land superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks back in February of 2025. They made the deal — as any team would —...

3 New Lakers who will benefit most from playing with Luka Doncic

Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, and Matisse Thybulle are going to be grinning from ear to ear by the end of this Los Angeles Lakers season.

Heat linked to ex-Lakers streaky scorer to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo for final roster spot

The Miami Heat have one roster spot left on their 15-man roster. A veteran guard could become available if they clear waivers after be cut.

Lakers predicted to swap Jarred Vanderbilt for $88M perfect Luka Doncic lob threat in mega deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the market for another power forward. This former Luka Doncic teammate would be perfect for what is needed in LA.

Lakers Continue Front Office Changes Amid Ownership Questions

The Los Angeles Lakers are moving forward with their organizational rebuild despite looming ownership questions. The post Lakers Continue Front Office Changes Amid Ownership Questions appeared...

Friday, September 25, 2026
Lakers Notes: Redick, Starters, Luka, Slovenia, Trade Targets

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is bullish about the team’s offseason moves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “I think with this group, probably the first time in my three years here that I feel like the...

Luka Doncic crashing the MVP party is a real possibility despite early skeptics

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is already garnering praise as an MVP candidate despite there appearing to be a predetermined top three.

How the Lakers are already using a cap mechanism to build out their G League roster

With training camp starting next week, the Lakers’ front office has been quietly busy in recent days. They signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deals, although...

JJ Redick Praises ‘Unbelievable Development’ From Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers made it a point this offseason to get younger and deeper as a roster using a flurry of offseason moves. The biggest remaining criticism of L.A.’s roster, though, is a lack...

Lakers' Walker Kessler pursuit was fueled by a refreshing dose of front office logic

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got their priorities in order when they went all-in on center Walker Kessler in free agency.

Rob Pelinka Compares Upcoming Lakers Season To ‘The Odyssey’

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has become known for his interesting comparisons and choice of words during press conferences when discussing his team and players. Perhaps most...

LeBron James Reflects On His Time With Lakers

When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers back in the summer of 2018, it marked a change and a new era for this franchise. The Lakers have always been synonymous with legends and...

Rob Pelinka 'co-creating' the Lakers with Luka Doncic is calculated on multiple levels

The Los Angeles Lakers are a collaborative project between Rob Pelinka, Luka Doncic, and JJ Redick.

Sparks fire Lynne Roberts after two seasons

The Sparks wasted no time in making their decision on head coach Lynne Roberts. Only hours removed from LA’s season coming to an end on Thursday night, the Sparks fired Roberts on Friday morning,...

LeBron James details three main reasons he chose 76ers, including wanting to help Joel Embiid win a title

James offered his most in-depth comments yet on signing with Philadelphia as a free agent

JJ Redick says this is the first time in Lakers tenure the roster ‘actually fits together’

When the Los Angeles Lakers were presented the opportunity to acquire Luka Dončić — a perennial First Team All-NBA player entering his prime — 19 months ago for a staggeringly low cost, they had...

LeBron: Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid drove 76ers decision

LeBron James says his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers.

JJ Redick says Adou Thiero has had ‘unbelievable’ two months of development this summer

Although the Los Angeles Lakers signed a slew of wings this summer — Quentin Grimes, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle — to pair with incumbents such as Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, it...

Luka Doncic Shares Vlog From Lakers’ Slovenia Trip

Earlier this offseason, Luka Doncic hosted his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in his home country of Slovenia for a minicamp. With some many new players on the roster, it was an opportunity for the...

Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg’s previous record by 20 times.

Does JJ Redick have what it takes to lead the Lakers to a championship?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the last several weeks, we wrote columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions about every player on the Lakers. Today, we wrap up with...

JJ Redick clearly defining Lakers roles should help their budding championship formula

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach can further build on an already strong foundation.

JJ Redick Had Jokes When Discussing Lakers’ Potential Starting Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers have an entirely new team after an offseason overhaul. Their goal from the offseason was clear: build a younger, deeper team that matches the skillsets of their star duo in...

76ers' LeBron James reportedly had deal done to join Cavaliers before signing with Philadelphia

LeBron James went to the Philadelphia 76ers. It turns out he had original plans to join the team he started his career with.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka makes feelings clear towards LeBron James leaving for 76ers in free agency

LeBron James officially departed from the Los Angeles Lakers organization this summer. Rob Pelinka made his feelings known on Thursday about how he felt during James' tenure with the organization.

LeBron James gets honest about why Jaylen Brown is a misunderstood NBA player

LeBron James has defended Jaylen Brown from all the criticism he has received.

LeBron James reveals the Joel Embiid-related reason why he chose to join Philadelphia

LeBron James has given a reason why Joel Embiid played a big role in his choice to join Philly.

Bronny James' Lakers rotation case gets easier after JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka comments

The vision from JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka for this Los Angeles Lakers season creates an opening for Bronny James.

Lakers’ Pelinka Talks LeBron, Offseason, Kessler, Ownership, More

Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of training camp, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka expressed “gratitude” for the eight years that LeBron James spent with the franchise...

ESPN NBA Rank: Luka Doncic Lands At No. 4

Luka Doncic enjoyed one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year, winning his second career scoring title and being named to the All-NBA First Team for the sixth time in his career....

JJ Redick Is Clearly Excited About Lakers’ Addition Of Walker Kessler

The big move for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was bringing in Walker Kessler to be their long-term answer at the center position. It came at a steep cost as the Lakers gave up two...

You can call it jealousy but Rob Pelinka is absolutely right about Spurs and Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs built through the draft in a way the Los Angeles Lakers never could.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Sparks fall in Nneka Ogwumike’s final game

A fourth-quarter collapse ended the nearly storybook ending for Nneka Ogwumike’s illustrious career. After leading for much of the game, the Sparks were outscored 30-20 in the fourth quarter to...

5 biggest takeaways from Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick Media Day presser

The long offseason finally ended on Thursday, with President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick sitting down for their annual presser days before the team’s own Media...

Rob Pelinka reveals a big All-Star goal for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season

Austin Reaves is entering the 2026-27 season with big expectations from the Lakers organization.

JJ Redick promises not to have a starting five of white players

A couple of trends emerged in the Lakers’ offseason. They focused on getting younger and added more athleticism to the lineup. They also got more white. It was the joke that has largely bubbled...

Lakers’ best options to start after JJ Redick’s unique confirmation of who won’t

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed who won't be starting in 2026-27. So who should be?

Pelinka touts post-LeBron overhaul, says Lakers hit offseason priorities

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka expressed excitement over the team's offseason overhaul as it transitions out of the LeBron James era, including retaining Austin Reaves and acquiring center Walker Kessler.

Pelinka: LeBron's Lakers exit 'done amicably'

Rob Pelinka said Thursday that the Lakers remain thankful for their time with LeBron James.

It’s no myth, Lakers' Pelinka and Redick enter season on the brink

The Lakers' basketball leaders reference mythilogical heroes and stories in trying to conjure media and fans into believing they can develop a contender. Don't believe it.

JJ Redick Feels Pieces On Lakers Roster Fit Together For First Time In His Tenure

The roster for the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers looks very different from the one that ended last season. Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick and the Lakers’ front office rebuilt everything around superstar...

Lakers Players Thank Luka Doncic With Touching Gesture After Slovenia Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers players paid a touching tribute to superstar Luka Doncic after he hosted the entire team in his home country of Slovenia. The post Lakers Players Thank Luka Doncic With...

Lakers' new era opens with a thanks for the LeBron James era

Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitue to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.

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