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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Marcus Smart turned down more money from Lakers to sign with Rockets, said offer was ‘disrespectful’

While the Los Angeles Lakers added a bevy of guards and wings this offseason, they’ll certainly be hard-pressed to replace Marcus Smart, whose defense and playmaking on both ends of the floor were...

JJ Redick hinted at several tactical evolutions inbound for the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers fans can expect their team to change on defense, play deeper, and be a better representation of JJ Redick's coaching philosophy.

Lakers ready to build continuity, chemistry heading into new season

LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those...

JJ Redick's glowing Adou Thiero endorsement offers hope for Lakers' starter problem

Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers can turn to second-year forward Adou Thiero to finalize the starting lineup.

Rob Pelinka Outlines Offseason Plan He Feels Lakers Achieved

This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest news came when LeBron James announced that he would be continuing his playing career elsewhere, eventually choosing to...

Rob Pelinka ‘Grateful’ For LeBron James Era With Lakers

At the outset of this offseason, both Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick made it very clear they wanted LeBron James to remain with the franchise. Pelinka even...

Spurs legend Gregg Popovich marries former assistant coach's ex-wife

Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16, according to Bexar County records. The legendary coach's new wife was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, Popovich’s former Spurs...

Is this finally the season Luka Dončić wins MVP?

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...

LeBron James Pays Tribute To Lakers’ Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a treasured member of their family as legendary PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away at the age of 76. Tanter had been the Lakers’ PA announcer for more than 40...

Bronny James' quietly-developed strength is key to his long-term Lakers success

The Los Angeles Lakers need more catch-and-shoot triples from Bronny James this season.

Justin Herbert Shuts Down Chargers Leadership Questions Amid Rough Start

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert pushed back on questions about the team's vocal leadership. The post Justin Herbert Shuts Down Chargers Leadership Questions Amid Rough Start...

Luka Doncic ‘Desperately’ Wants To Win Championships With Lakers

With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward. Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play...

How To Watch Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Lakers Press Conference

Media Day for the Los Angeles Lakers is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 28, which signals the start of the season with training camp kicking off the next day. But before that goes down, Lakers...

Lakers' strange offseason inconsistencies were spotlighted by Marcus Smart's comments

The Los Angeles Lakers' spending habits were wildly inconsistent during free agency.

Bill Simmons Said LeBron James Was Going to Cavaliers, Then Something Happened

Bill Simmons suggested LeBron James was going to return to Cleveland before something changed. Here’s what we know about the mystery surrounding his f

Ranking Kobe Bryant's 24 greatest teammates in Lakers history

Kobe Bryant's legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers speaks for itself, but he had help along the way.

Lawrence Tanter dies at 76: Lakers public address announcer was the 'soundtrack' for more than 40 years

Tanter served as the Lakers' PA announcer since 1982 and introduced stars from Magic to Kobe to LeBron

The Sports Report: Ohtani's back, but Dodgers lose

Shohei Ohtani gets a hit and a walk in his return from the IL, but the Dodgers lose to the San Diego Padres.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter dies

Lawrence Tanter had manned the microphone in L.A. since the "Showtime" days up until his retirement in June following a stroke.

Lakers announce passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter

Late Wednesday night, the Lakers announced that longtime PA announcer and voice of the Lakers and Staples Center and Crypto.com Arena, Lawrence Tanter, had passed away. We are deeply saddened to...

Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.

Legendary Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Passes Away

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away at the age of 76. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary...

Puka Nacua Misses Another Rams Session as Injury Concerns Linger

Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not participate in the team's activities on Wednesday, putting his status up in the air for the game against the Broncos. The post Puka Nacua Misses Another Rams...

Rockets Notes: Smart, Durant, VanVleet, Sengun

Texas native Marcus Smart wanted to play closer to home as he enters the latter part of his NBA career, but he was also displeased with the offer the Lakers made ahead of free agency, Varun...

Klay Thompson's real reason to sign with Heat over Lakers just became clear with latest development

The Miami Heat signed Klay Thompson this summer over the Los Angeles Lakers. After the latest report, it apparent why the Heat were favorites all along.

Rockets' Marcus Smart sounds off on Lakers for 'disrespectful' contract offer that led to Houston

There was a lot of curiosity as to why Marcus Smart didn't re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. It turns out there may be no love lost between the two.

Lakers 2026-27 Season Broadcast Schedule Revealed

SportsNet LA has released the broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers schedule. The post Lakers 2026-27 Season Broadcast Schedule Revealed appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Marcus Smart: Lakers’ Offer In Free Agency Was ‘Disrespectful’

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2026-27 season with essentially a brand new roster as key pieces from last season like LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes...

Can Austin Reaves be who the Lakers think he is?

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...

Austin Reaves' 23-spot NBA Rank jump reaffirms Lakers' gamble on his potential

The Los Angeles Lakers received a degree of vindication for paying Austin Reaves top dollar via ESPN's NBA Rank series.

Alperen Sengun Believes Rockets Outplayed Lakers In Playoffs But Lacked Experience

Despite being without superstar Luka Doncic for the entire series, and Austin Reaves for most of it, the Los Angeles Lakers were still able to defeat the Houston Rockets in the first round of the...

Luka Doncic makes emotional pledge Lakers fans won't forget

Luka Doncic targets his first NBA title with a revamped Lakers roster after LeBron James' exit, promising Los Angeles fans a championship-caliber season.

Spectrum SportsNet Announces Changes & Additions To Lakers Broadcast Team For 2026-27 Season

Spectrum SportsNet has been the home of Los Angeles Lakers television coverage since its launch in 2012. With the 2026-27 season just around the corner, the network announced its broadcast and...

Spectrum SportsNet announces broadcast team for 2026-27 season

In some of the biggest news of the offseason for the Lakers, Stu Lantz will be returning to broadcasts for the 2026-27 Lakers’ season. On Wednesdays, Spectrum SportsNet announced its team for...

Lakers predicted to trade for $195M three-time All-Star bully in blockbuster multi-team deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking for another big man of some sort. This big man would change the entire complexion of the season for LA.

Lakers Video: Cameron Carr Throws Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers have always been closely linked as the two longest tenured L.A. sports franchises. Every season, the Dodgers hold a Lakers Night with a member of the team...

Alperen Sengun boldly claims the Rockets were the better team against the Lakers

Alperen Sengun seems not to have moved on from the Rockets' series vs the Lakers.

Lonzo Ball having to defend himself from rumors is a brutal low for ex-Lakers guard

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was forced to deny retirement rumors.

Former NBA All-Star shows concerns about the 76ers' LeBron James-led roster

It seems LeBron James' new team has lost some believers unexpectedly quickly.

LeBron James Lands at 'Jarring' Spot on ESPN's 2026 NBA Player List

LeBron James fell on EPSN's 2026 NBA Player List, which was just release. See where he lands here.

76ers' Tyrese Maxey makes feelings on LeBron James very clear ahead of training camp

The Philadelphia 76ers made a huge signing getting LeBron James. Tyrese Maxey has now went into more detail about what he thinks about the four time NBA champion.

Alperen Şengün feels the Rockets beat the Lakers in ‘every stat’ in the playoffs

In perhaps the most injury-riddled playoff matchup of the season last spring, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the Houston Rockets in six games. Luka Dončić, Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams did...

Bulls hope Peter Suder will be the undrafted gem the Lakers overlooked

The Chicago Bulls are giving Peter Suder the opportunity to prove the Los Angeles Lakers wrong.

Here’s a look at the Lakers’ roster heading into the 2026-27 preseason

This summer, the Lakers were expected to make roster changes, but few expected the overhaul that followed. Austin Reaves was the only free agent the Lakers re-signed, instead opting to completely...

ESPN NBA Rank: Austin Reaves Lands At No. 37

The Los Angeles Lakers showed their faith in Austin Reaves as a legitimate No. 2 option this offseason by giving him a four-year, $185 million deal in free agency. Reaves was on one of the best...

Timberwolves' best case for being better than the Lakers doesn't hold up

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are not the decisive separator over the Los Angeles Lakers that the Minnesota Timberwolves need them to be.

Matt Barnes Recalls His Vantage Point Of Famous Kobe Bryant Incident

There are many legendary moments that occurred throughout the career of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one pretty random one that has always remained at the forefront of the minds of...

Ranking the Lakers' 3 worst offseason moves ahead of Media Day

Kevon Looney headlines a list of regrettable transactions for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sean McVay Finds New Weapon Amid Puka Nacua Injury

The Rams offense is relying on a promising second-year player, Terrance Ferguson to step up in Puka Nacua's absence. The post Sean McVay Finds New Weapon Amid Puka Nacua Injury appeared first on...

Oronde Gadsden Has Chance to Save Chargers’ Banged-Up Tight End Room

The Los Angeles Chargers need tight end Oronde Gadsen to step up against the Buffalo Bills after a run of tight end injuries. The post Oronde Gadsden Has Chance to Save Chargers’ Banged-Up Tight...

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