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Jalen Duren's contract demands could shift the narrative on Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have been criticized for overpaying Walker Kessler, but if Jalen Duren gets what he wants from the Pistons, LA wouldn't look as bad.

NBA legend makes wild assertion about LeBron James, says he 'underachieved'

You won't believe what he thinks of LeBron James, but it's all in love.

The Lakers’ promotional nights for 2025-26, ranked

You’re not truly in the dog days of the summer until you start ranking promotional night giveaways. The Lakers haven’t typically had many giveaway nights during the season, which makes this...

Lakers make two hires to front office, including assistant GM

Former Heat executive Eric Amsler will be an assistant general manager and Keith D'Amelio will focus on integrated performance systems.

Lakers’ lack of ideal depth creates high-stakes rookie year for Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers need Cameron Carr to step up as a rookie. Struggling to do so could be more consequential than one might think.

Lakers Hire Keith D’Amelio As Director Of Integrated Performance Systems

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have hired Keith D’Amelio as the team’s director of integrated performance systems. The announcement came alongside that of new assistant general manager...

Lakers Hire Eric Amsler As Assistant GM

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have officially hired former Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as the franchise’s new assistant general manager, player personnel. Amsler spent 22 years...

Can Kevon Looney turn back the clock and be the backup big the Lakers need?

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...

Lakers have $30M regret after letting Luka Doncic's favorite lob threat walk in free agency

Last season, it was clear which big man Luka Doncic had the most chemistry with. After letting that veteran walk in free agency, it very well could be a decision that comes back to haunt them.

Lakers' Deandre Ayton trade remains confusing for one main reason

Deandre Ayton's role with Washington Washington will be exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers would have penciled him in as.

Trevor Ariza Discusses What Luka Doncic-Led Lakers Must Do To Win Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as Luka Doncic takes them, and he and the franchise hope that is all the way to an NBA Championship. The front office assembled an entirely new roster around...

Skinny Luka is back and healthier than ever

During his year-and-a-half with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić has endured a pair of serious injuries interrupting each season. Upon his initial midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks to...

Collin Sexton just made a massive statement about Luka Doncic's new Lakers role

Collin Sexton says the Lakers' trip to Slovenia showed that Luka Doncic wants to be the leader the team needs going into next season.

Lakers' $50M three-time NBA champion 'gamble' signing worth it after Luka Doncic promise

The Los Angeles Lakers signed a veteran big man this summer that everyone was a little skeptical on. However, after his latest Luka Doncic remark, many are glad he is on the Lakers.

JJ Redick ‘Pinching Myself’ Getting To Coach Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big swing in the summer of 2024 when they agreed to a deal with JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach. Redick was three years removed from his career as a...

Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity

Letting Jaxson Hayes go has aged poorly for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ziaire Williams Discusses Possibility Of Starting For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga came to an unceremonious end when he agreed to a two-year deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. He took less money than the Lakers...

Quentin Grimes will either be the glue guy or the contract that sinks the Lakers

There's no middle ground between the optimal and disastrous outcome for Quentin Grimes and the Los Angeles Lakers.

High school football: Thursday's scores

Results from CIF Southern Section football games on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Myles Garrett Makes Alarming Admission After Nightmare Rams Debut

The Rams lost their season opener to the 49ers, but more importantly, their superstar acquisition, Myles Garrett, didn't look right. The post Myles Garrett Makes Alarming Admission After Nightmare...

Rams’ Australia Gamble Backfires in Ugly 49ers Loss

The Los Angeles Rams were trampled by the San Francisco 49ers in a game that saw the team's highly anticipated season opener end with a dud. The post Rams’ Australia Gamble Backfires in Ugly 49ers...

Former All-Star believes the Wizards could lose Anthony Davis and still reach the Playoffs

Jeff Teague thinks Anthony Davis is not integral to the Wizards' plans.

Jonathan Kuminga throws shade at the Lakers by not saying they have a winning culture

Jonathan Kuminga chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers, and he has given his reason.

Dodgers Put Ohtani on IL, Call Up Top Prospect

The Los Angeles Dodgers have put Shohei Ohtani on the IL and replaced him with the team's top prospect. The post Dodgers Put Ohtani on IL, Call Up Top Prospect appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Jonathan Kuminga's laughable 'winning culture' excuse won't sit well with Lakers fans

Jonathan Kuminga's reasoning for signing with the Timberwolves over the Lakers only becomes more confusing after 'winning culture' comments.

What beef? Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are having fun building chemistry as USA teammates

Team USA's Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark say they are having fun building their chemistry as teammates at the women's FIBA World Cup in Berlin.

Narbonne High's appeal to reduce football playoff ban is denied

City Section Executive Committee votes 6-4 to keep three-year football playoff ban for rules violation involving Narbonne

Knicks, Lakers, Celtics part of select group to wear NBA's new 'Specter' uniforms

Each of the uniforms include details inspired by the franchises' history, city heritage and fan culture.

Bulls' rebuild may open the door for the Lakers to make one final offseason splash

If the Lakers want to put the finishing touches on their offseason, acquiring Jalen Smith as a backup center from the Chicago Bulls could do just that.

Lakers hold a clear advantage over the West's Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves tier

The Los Angeles Lakers' depth outclasses that of the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers Announce 2026-27 Promotional Nights

The Los Angeles Lakers announced a full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming 2026-27 season. With Lon Rosen taking over a president of business operations, the...

Ex-Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suddenly finds himself nearing end of his NBA road

D'Angelo Russell is expected to be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. There is nothing to suggest teams will be quick about picking him up as a free agent.

Donald Trump Calls Luka Doncic Trade To Lakers Worst In Sports History

The deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sending Luka Doncic to the purple and gold is widely considered one of the worst trades in the history of sports. The Mavericks have...

Kevon Looney is already justifying Lakers’ gamble on his injury history

The Los Angeles Lakers took a chance on Kevon Looney staying healthy after an injury-plagued 2025-26. It's already paying off.

Mike D’Antoni says Steve Nash was the reason he took the Lakers job

Among the most infamous teams in modern NBA history is the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers. A star-studded group headlined by Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, all of whom finished top nine in...

Lakers are already one step ahead in an important team-building process

Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, and others are already hyping up just how much the chemistry of the Los Angeles Lakers is booming.

Walker Kessler Opens Up About How Much He Missed Basketball While Out Last Season

The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot to acquire center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but the franchise’s top priority this offseason was finding a center to pair with Luka Doncic and they...

Knicks predicted to outbid Cavaliers, Lakers for $63M ex-Nuggets NBA champion on cheap deal

The New York Knicks have two roster spots available and using it on this very reliable veteran would make sense. Jalen Brunson could also learn from him.

Is this season a make-or-break year for Bronny James?

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...

Heat reportedly interested in $37M ex-Lakers injury prone veteran that Bam Adebayo advocates for

The Miami Heat have one final roster spot available. The team is being patient with who they get, but there is apparently somewhat of interest in a former fan favorite.

Bronny James praises Luka Doncic for 'hooking us up' on Lakers' Slovenia getaway

Inside the Lakers' four-day Slovenia minicamp with unofficial tour guide Luka Doncic.

History suggests Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves pairing will only get better for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers wisely kept Austin Reaves because Luka Doncic has a history of his star pairings improving over time.

Lakers predicted to sign $8M ex-Pelicans former first-round pick, tenacious versatile defender

Despite being over the roster limit, the Los Angeles Lakers can still make roster moves until it has to be made official. They could be scoping someone to pickup if they are released by a team,...

Lakers reportedly want to shop $66M duo after missing out on Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers team is still incomplete. They are currently attempting to work the phones and trade a duo looking for a new opportunity.

Lakers likely to waive disappointing $18M former first-rounder, not Bronny James, Jaden Hardy

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to make a roster move. A Lakers analyst gave some real insight into the one player that is on the chopping block for now.

Lakers Specter Edition Uniform Expected For 2026-27 NBA Season

Nike announced a new NBA Standard Issue Collection that ushers in a new look for the league by reimagining how team identity and basketball culture are expressed. Nike’s new line brings...

And-Ones: NBA Preseason, Team Owners, G League Trade, More

The NBA has officially announced (via Twitter) its full schedule for the 2026 preseason, which tips off with a Heat/Raptors contest in Quebec City on October 3 and wraps up with a 12-game slate on...

Ranking Lakers' young players by who is most likely to make an impact in 2026-27

AK Okereke, Chris Mañon, Arthur Kaluma, Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Adou Thiero, and Cameron Carr will be competing for minutes with the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN To Televise Two Lakers Preseason Games

The 2026-27 season is the start of a new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball with superstar guard Luka Doncic firmly in place as the unquestioned face of the franchise. Of course, before the...

Lakers' salary cap decision will show new owners' faith in build around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are just over the luxury tax line, and the new ownership will quickly have a shot to show faith in the current roster.

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