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Friday, October 16, 2026
Lakers close preseason with loss to Nuggets

In their final preseason tune-up, the Lakers played from behind for much of the night before falling to the Nuggets, 121-106. Offensive shortcomings to open the game put LA behind the eight ball...

Lakers instantly find out why Quentin Grimes needs to start over Matisse Thybulle

The Los Angeles Lakers found out why JJ Redick’s starting Matisse Thybulle over Quentin Grimes won’t work after just seven minutes against the Nuggets.

Recap: Lakers Drop Preseason Finale To Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their preseason slate on Friday night, hosting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Due to a slow start for the Lakers, the Nuggets...

LeBron James reveals how much Tyrese Maxey played a role in him playing for the 76ers

LeBron James reveals how much Tyrese Maxey played a role in him playing for the 76ers

JJ Redick may have tipped his hand on the Lakers starting lineup

Masked in his tongue-in-cheek promise that the Lakers would not have an all-white starting five was that the opening lineup was not set. The given was that Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker...

JJ Redick is setting a bar that the 2027 Lakers can't reach (and that's okay)

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick says his team can become a contender in 2026-27, but does he actually believe this?

Lakers called Wolves about potential Naz Reid trade during offseason

The Lakers’ roster overhaul this summer brought many unlikely or unfamiliar faces to Los Angeles in a flurry. But before their free agent frenzy, which included big deals to Sandro Mamukelashvili,...

Steve Lacy delights crowd with viral 'LeBron, LeBron, LeBron' cover of 'Oh Yeah?'

Lacy sang a few bars from the viral cover of his hit song "Oh Yeah?" at a concert in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday night.

Lakers Exploring Dalton Knecht Trade for Athletic Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are linked to a trade for up-and-coming center Jericho Sims, who could address their biggest roster weakness. The post Lakers Exploring Dalton Knecht Trade for Athletic...

Rob Pelinka may have low-key cooked with Sandro Mamukelashvili signing

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili this offseason has already been validated by some other GMs around the Association.

Bruins’ Historic Season Faces Tough Test Against Wisconsin

As the 5-0 UCLA Bruins prepare to battle the Wisconsin Badgers, backup QB Ty Dieffenbach takes the reins to keep their Playoff hopes alive. The post Bruins’ Historic Season Faces Tough Test...

USC President Addresses Lincoln Riley’s Future Amid $70 Million Buyout Talk

USC has a new president, Beong-Soo Kim, and he has already made a definitive statement on the future of head coach Lincoln Riley. The post USC President Addresses Lincoln Riley’s Future Amid $70...

LeBron James' 'Storm Drain' inspired by this fictional character in 2026 Nike Basketball Halloween collection

Nike Basketball revealed its 2026 Halloween collection with WNBA and NBA stars like LeBron James, A'ja Wilson, Kevin Durant, and more.

Aaron Donald Poised to Reintroduce Himself vs. Cardinals

After a steady start to his 2026 return, Aaron Donald is primed for a breakout game against the Cardinals. See why the Rams star is ready to dominate. The post Aaron Donald Poised to Reintroduce...

Lakers will waste Luka Doncic's clutch gene if they don't manage him wisely

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers have a responsibility to design Luka Doncic's workload so that he's peaking in the playoffs, not breaking down.

Lakers News: Ziaire Williams Discusses Importance Of Team Rebounding

One area that the Los Angeles Lakers hope to be significantly improved in this season compared to last is their rebounding. Last season’s roster ranked 27th in rebounds per game — 29th in...

Bronny James is proof JJ Redick must focus more on development to maximize Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers need to develop young talent to compete for a championship, and Bronny James proves that JJ Redick must do better.

The Credits: Back where we left off

Very long-time readers of Silver Screen & Roll might remember The Credits. If you don’t, you’d be forgiven, considering it’s been over 10 years since the last one was posted. Back then, The...

Lakers’ refusal to name full starting lineup is proving to be a stroke of genius

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick refused to name the full starting lineup. That's created a winning environment in Los Angeles.

Josh Kushner & Bob Iger Expected To Officially Take Control Of Lakers After Vote In November

With the NBA regular season around the corner, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has nothing to do with the team on the court, but rather with the ownership situation...

Collin Sexton's injury proves Lakers need another PG to survive regular season grind

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had Collin Sexton yet, and it is clear the franchise is short on point guards.

Quentin Grimes Likes That Lakers Have Each Other’s Backs

The Los Angeles Lakers have one preseason game left before they debut their brand new roster in a game that actually counts on Wednesday, Oct. 21. There, they hope to debut Walker Kessler, Quentin...

Buss family asks judge to dismiss Jeanie Buss' petition to block Lakers share sale

Janie and Joey Buss asked a judge on Friday to dismiss Jeanie Buss' claim the family trust cannot the sell Lakers shares without her consent.

Anthony Black extension rumor gives Lakers shot at rectifying Peyton Watson miss

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to land Peyton Watson in 2026. Thankfully, a 2027 replacement target is coming into frame.

Warriors' Steve Kerr announces $9M veteran trio will make opening night roster vs. Lakers

The Golden State Warriors seem to have their roster figured out for the upcoming season. Steve Kerr has announced who has made the back half of the roster for the regular season.

Lakers Rumors: Dalton Knecht & Jericho Sims Swap Discussed With Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do on their roster before the NBA season officially tips off. By Oct. 19, L.A. must drop from 16 standard contracts to 15. They have multiple avenues...

Jalen Williams reveals he loved checking social media during OKC's sweep of the Lakers

Jalen Williams was reveling in the Thunder's sweep of the Lakers in the 2026 Playoffs.

Lakers' Dalton Knecht gets bad trade update as Bucks deal for Jericho Sims faces major doubt

There were reports about a deal on the table with the Milwaukee Bucks. There seems to be little optimism that it gets done.

Lakers have talked to Bucks about Jericho Sims trade, pessimism on trade being completed

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers’ center room features Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Kessler, of course, is a locked-in starter while Looney and...

Lakers reportedly in trade talks to send Dalton Knecht to Bucks for ex-Knicks rim-runner

The lakers may have just found the way to ship Dalton Knecht off before the season begins. A deal could be on the horizon.

3 Reasons Lakers won't be the enigma NBA GMs are expecting

Luka Doncic expectedly leads the list of reasons to believe the Los Angeles Lakers are just fine heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

Lakers' Dalton Knecht gets major trade update as final roster decisions loom large

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be going up against the clock here. Dalton Knecht's future only has so many options.

NBA's five biggest starting lineup questions: Three guards for Spurs? Morant-Lillard backcourt in Portland?

Teams around the NBA have plenty of roster questions to address before Opening Night

NBA Western Conference tiers: Spurs, Thunder in a group of their own ... what about new-look Lakers?

Entering the 2026-27 season in the West, it's the Spurs and Thunder, a big gap, and then everyone else

Lakers News: Sandro Mamukelashvili Looks Up To Austin Reaves

One of the biggest standouts of the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers has been Sandro Mamukelashvili. The forward has shown off his all-around game and ability to create both on and off the...

Lakers better hope NBA GMs are right about the value of Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers need Cameron Carr to be the draft steal that NBA GMs are anticipating.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Stephen Curry reveals conversations with LeBron James before 76ers decision

How did those conversations go?

NBA champion sends warning to 76ers ahead of LeBron James first season in Philadelphia

Is there reason to be concerned in Philadelphia?

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka gets warning about job entering 2026-2027 NBA season
Lakers have a need and want, but the chances of finding it are low

What are the Lakers looking for?

JJ Redick gets real about Bronny James’ struggles in preseason for Lakers
76ers predicted to trade Joel Embiid for ex-Lakers $175M NBA champion, future Hall of Famer

The Philadelphia 76ers could find a better center option than Joel Embiid. In this proposed trade, they swap Embiid for one of LeBron James' favorite former teammates.

Fischer’s Latest: Bucks, Lakers, Grizzlies, Hornets, More

After reporting on Thursday morning that the Bucks and Lakers are among the teams gauging the trade market this fall, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line clarifies in his latest Substack post that the...

Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Preview: The final dress rehearsal

The Lakers are down to one last preseason game which will be against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. The purple and gold will be back on their home floor for this one. Start time and TV schedule...

Lakers insider reveals the team is reportedly fully behind Bronny James' development

It seems the Lakers have complete faith in Bronny James doing well moving forward.

Dodgers Suffer NLCS Sweep vs. Brewers, Lose 3-Peat Hopes

The Los Angeles Dodgers' season ended with a sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS on Thursday. The post Dodgers Suffer NLCS Sweep vs. Brewers, Lose 3-Peat Hopes appeared first...

Kyrie Irving comparison shows how far Austin Reaves has developed with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves being mentioned in the same sentence as an all-time great was impossible to imagine a few years ago.

Blake Snell’s Wife Received Alarming Threat Following Dodgers’ NLCS Game 3 Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell's wife, Harley Snell received a scary threat from an Instagram user after the Dodgers' loss. The post Blake Snell’s Wife Received Alarming Threat...

Collin Sexton ‘trending in right direction’ for debut

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — On the eve of their final preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers are more concerned with getting healthy than using it as a dress rehearsal. The...

Lakers Share Encouraging Update on Injured Offseason Signing

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton took a step towards returning to the court after suffering a lower-leg injury during training camp. The post Lakers Share Encouraging Update on Injured...

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