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Monday, October 19, 2026
The new-look Lakers have much to prove and no chance of winning it all

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are leading the revamped Lakers roster, but the team is still destined to endure a familiar early postseason exit.

NBA Power Rankings: Where Lakers, Spurs, Celtics and others land on opening day of the season

Opening day NBA power rankings for all 30 teams.

Anthony Davis makes bold Wizards NBA Playoffs prediction before 2026-27 season

Anthony Davis has a strong belief that the Wizards led by Trae Young and AJ Dybantsa can make the NBA Playoffs.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Austin Reaves has special leadership style that complements Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers have two stars in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves who lead with completely different styles, and that's a good thing.

5 winners and losers from the Lakers’ preseason

An exciting new era of Lakers basketball kicked off this preseason with lots of excitement and intrigue. While we only briefly got a look at the new Big 3 that will guide the team into the future,...

The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero

Injuries not only robbed Adou Thiero of his rookie season, but also the Lakers of getting a chance to really integrate him into their team. As a team that lacked athleticism on the wing last...

Bronny James’ offensive woes should have the Lakers looking to move on

The Los Angeles Lakers want to compete for championships, and Bronny James should be gone if he can’t contribute.

Rams’ Kicker Problems Worsen With Unfortunate Injury

The Los Angeles Rams took yet another blow to their special teams unit on Sunday, as newly signed kicker Blake Grupe suffered a knee injury. The post Rams’ Kicker Problems Worsen With Unfortunate...

Lakers Voted One Of Toughest Teams To Predict In Annual NBA GM Survey

This was an extremely busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team completely overhauled its roster around superstar Luka Doncic. Many of the players who contributed to last year’s...

LeBron James admits 76ers are still struggling to find chemistry ahead of season opener

LeBron James admits the Philadelphia 76ers are still struggling to find their rhythm ahead of the season opener. With championship expectations surrounding their star-studded roster, can the...

Lakers News: Jaden Hardy Focused On Improving Defense This Offseason

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Jaden Hardy from the Washington Wizards this offseason, it was very well known that the team had brought in a player capable of getting his own bucket from...

Lakers cut ties two players not named Dalton Knecht as major roster decision looms

The Los Angeles Lakers made some roster decisions over the weekend. However, Dalton Knecht was not one of the ones that were waived.

Lakers Reportedly Inquired About Naz Reid Before Timberwolves Traded Him To Hornets

This past offseason was an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James departed in free agency. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was proactive in his roster...

Ziaire Williams has positioned himself to vindicate all the Lakers offseason hype

The new Los Angeles Lakers forward must build on what he did in the preseason.

Bob Chesney’s Perfect UCLA Record Remains Intact With Hard Fought Win

The No. 12 UCLA Bruins stayed undefeated with a 17-7 win over Wisconsin on Saturday, bringing them a 6-0 start for the first time since 2022. The post Bob Chesney’s Perfect UCLA Record Remains...

Jaylen Brown reveals what it really feels like to play alongside LeBron James

Jaylen Brown is experienced in playing alongside a superstar, but LeBron James might be the biggest one.

Walker Kessler: ‘A Lot Of Fun’ Playing With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves For First Time

Preseason did not provide the chance to build much continuity for the Los Angeles Lakers as numerous key players missed games due to minor injuries. Friday night was the Lakers’ final preseason...

It's time to stop blaming the Lakers for Dalton Knecht's failures

Dalton Knecht has failed the Los Angeles Lakers as much as they did him.

2 Biggest winners and 1 major loser from the Lakers' preseason

Bronny James is one of three Los Angeles Lakers standouts from the preseason. In his case, that is not a good thing.

Luka Doncic Gave Yaxel Lendeborg Welcome To NBA Moment Without Even Playing

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best offensive players of this generation and an absolute nightmare to guard for opposing defenders. The idea of trying to slow him down is...

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ziaire Williams Is Making A Strong Case For A Starting Spot

Ziaire Williams was one of the biggest winners of the Lakers’ preseason and may have earned a spot in the opening-night starting lineup, states Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscriber...

Lakers front office didn't fail to satisfy Luka Doncic this offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers front office had a mission to give Luka Doncic a team he feels good about this offseason, and they succeeded.

Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA

As expected, the majority of the NBA teams made their roster cuts on Saturday and didn’t wait until Monday’s deadline to set their regular season rosters. Completing those moves on Saturday will...

Breakout season buzz is attaching itself to Lakers center Walker Kessler

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler might be on the verge of his career-best campaign, but health remains a question mark.

Lakers News: Ziaire Williams Discusses How He Can Complement Luka Doncic

One of the newest Los Angeles Lakers, Ziaire Williams, put together an impressive preseason despite only playing two exhibition games. He made all five of his 3-point attempts while also providing...

Clippers Re-Sign Promising Guard Just Days After Cutting Ties

The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard and former second-rounder Cam Christie to a two-way contract just two days after waiving him. The post Clippers Re-Sign Promising Guard Just Days After...

Adou Thiero can't truly help Lakers until he improves as a shooter

Los Angeles Lakers wing Adou Thiero brings so much to the table athletically, but his lack of a reliable jumper is holding him back from earning a regular role.

Lakers Part Ways With 2 Players Ahead of Season Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers waived Exhibit 10 players Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Rafael Castro following their final preseason game. The post Lakers Part Ways With 2 Players Ahead of Season Opener...

Austin Reaves Expects ‘Growing Pains’ Playing With Luka Doncic & Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new “Big 3” of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler shared the floor together for the first time in Friday night’s preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets. The...

The tables have (sort of) turned for Cooper Flagg's Mavericks and Luka Doncic's Lakers

The NBA GM Survey created an interesting discussion around Cooper Flagg and Luka Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers.

Grizzlies Waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers Cut Two Players

The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced today in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. The move leaves Memphis...

What we learned from the Lakers' preseason games and training camp

The Lakers' big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler only played one half together in five preseason games, giving many others opportunities.

Ziaire Williams emerges as fan-favorite for Lakers’ fifth starter

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

Walker Kessler Appreciates Nikola Jokic Helping Him Knock Off Rust

After missing the first three preseason games with a minor finger injury, Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler has now suited up for the last two. Kessler only played five games last season...

Walker Kessler gets brutally honest about what it's like guarding Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic continues to be one of the toughest matchups for any big man in the NBA.

Lakers should keep Ben Simmons on their radar right until the trade deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers should be monitoring the comeback bid of Ben Simmons with the Sacramento Kings.

Luka Doncic Has a New Lakers Team, Now Comes the Hard Part

Luka Doncic enters his first full season as the face of the Lakers, with a retooled roster and questions about his health, leadership and championship

How LeBron James, in his 24th season and first with the 76ers, can pass Michael Jordan in NBA GOAT debate

LeBron is in search of his fifth title with a fourth different team as he starts a new journey in Philly

The Lakers got no love in the annual GM survey

Each year, the NBA’s general manager (GM) survey gives the top decision-makers across franchises a chance to show either how little they know or how petty they can be. The Lakers tend to be a...

Nuggets’ David Adelman Believes Walker Kessler Playing With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Is ‘Problem’ For Opponents

The Los Angeles Lakers invested a ton of money and assets into Walker Kessler this offseason with hopes of him being their franchise center. They believe he will be even better playing alongside...

GG Jackson trade rumor hands Lakers unorthodox solution to frontcourt concerns

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly open to trading GG Jackson. The Los Angeles Lakers should be all over it.

Magic Johnson Reacts To Dodgers’ NLCS Loss To Brewers

There has long been a connection between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers as the premier sports franchises in Southern California. That connection was only strengthened when Lakers legend Magic...

Lakers Notes: Knecht, Grimes, Buss Dispute, Williams

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht...

JJ Redick Doesn’t Sugarcoat Dalton Knecht’s Standing With Lakers

With the regular season kicking off next week for the Los Angeles Lakers, they still need to cut their roster down to 15 players and Dalton Knecht appears to be on the outside looking in. Ever...

Ziaire Williams just proved he's better fit with Lakers than Jonathan Kuminga could be

The Los Angeles Lakers targeted Jonathan Kuminga to start at forward, but got the superior option in Ziaire Williams.

Jaden Hardy has clearly passed Bronny James in Lakers rotation after the preseason

The Los Angeles Lakers had more opportunities for guards this preseason and Jaden Hardy used it to pass Bronny James in the pecking order.

Friday, October 16, 2026
Palisades defeats Hamilton in Western League showdown

Jameson Della Bella ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns while Robert Holohan ran for a touchdown and threw for one to lead the Dolphins to victory.

Embiid adamant no one will 'take a backseat' on star-laden Sixers

Without V.J. Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest look at what this team may look like this season, including LeBron...

Lakers' JJ Redick reveals harsh reason Dalton Knecht won't make roster as preseason ends

It has been clear Dalton Knecht is going to be the odd man out when it comes to roster cuts. Lakers head coach JJ Redick finally gave the truth as to why Knecht has fell down the depth chart over...

JJ Redick still mulling over Quentin Grimes' role for the Lakers

Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?

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