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Saturday, September 19
- Lakers Sign Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross To Camp Contracts; Waive Anton Watson
The Lakers waived Exhibit 10 signee Anton Watson and signed undrafted guards Meechie Johnson (South Carolina) and Chase Ross (Marquette) to Exhibit 10 contracts. All three are expected to join the team's G League affiliate.
Friday, September 18
- Lakers Sign Chase Ross, Meechie Johnson To Exhibit 10 Deals
The Lakers have signed undrafted free agents Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson to Exhibit 10 contracts ahead of training camp, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Ross is a 6'4" guard who spent four years at Marquette.
- Lakers Sign Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross To Exhibit 10 Contracts; Waive Anton Watson
The Lakers announced they signed guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross to Exhibit 10 contracts and waived forward Anton Watson, who had signed an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week.
- Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers
The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on eliminating ticket brokers, a move that could substantially raise Lakers ticket prices.
- Bronny James could make Collin Sexton expendable and set up a dream Lakers scenario
A Lakers blog speculates that if Bronny James develops, the Lakers could flip Collin Sexton for a forward they need.
- Lakers fans, meet Erven 💜 At 13 years old, Erven faced a life-threatening infection that kept him in the hospital for months. During his stay at UCLA Health, a team visit led to…
- Luka Doncic's summer change should allow him to buck early 3-point shooting trend
A Lake Show Life piece suggests Luka Doncic's summer break and conditioning change should help him avoid his usual slow start from beyond the arc.
- Lakers Unveil Baseball-Style Jersey For Nov. 18 Giveaway Vs. Jazz
The Lakers have revealed a baseball-style jersey giveaway for their Nov. 18 home game against the Jazz, following a previously unveiled Luka Doncic bobblehead giveaway.
- Matisse Thybulle fills a desperate defensive need
A Lakers site argues Matisse Thybulle fills a defensive void created by offseason turnover, noting rotation spots beyond the presumed four starters are open as camp begins.
- 2026-27 Season Wishlist
Pete and Darius discuss team and individual milestones they'd like the Lakers to hit this season, then debate whether swapping Kobe for Tracy McGrady or another star could have replicated the early-2000s Lakers' success.
- Austin's leading by example 🗣
- Nuggets’ Cam Whitmore signing reinforces Lakers’ decision in 2023 NBA Draft
Lake Show Life argues that Cam Whitmore signing with the Nuggets reinforces the Lakers' decision to pass on him in the 2023 NBA Draft, noting Rob Pelinka showed no interest in revisiting that call.
- Alex Cerda Named Head Coach Of Coachella Valley Lakers
The Coachella Valley Lakers announced Alex Cerda as their 12th head coach, succeeding Zach Guthrie, who has joined JJ Redick's Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff. Cerda enters his fourth season with the team after three years as an assistant.
- Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Stars In New Gatorade Commercial
A post notes Luka Doncic stars in a new Gatorade commercial, framing it as an off-court earning benefit of playing in Los Angeles.
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- Lakers Video: Bronny James Works Out With Darius Garland & Jordan Clarkson
A video shows Lakers guard Bronny James training with Darius Garland and Jordan Clarkson this offseason. The post notes LeBron James left for Philadelphia while Bronny's 2026-27 salary had been fully guaranteed by the Lakers.
- Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Sandro Mamukelashvili?
A Lakers site breaks down expectations for Sandro Mamukelashvili, calling his signing among the offseason's most unexpected and part of a move toward a younger, more athletic roster.
- Lakers' recent success against Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Rockets deserves attention
A Lakers blog piece contends the Lakers have held up well in matchups against the Nuggets, Rockets and Timberwolves.
- Did the Lakers finally find their modern big in Sandro Mamukelashvili?
Silver Screen and Roll's season preview series asks whether Sandro Mamukelashvili can be the Lakers' modern big, noting he wasn't on fans' radar before joining the team.
- Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Should Be 5th Starter?
A Lakers Nation roundtable discusses who should fill the fifth starting spot heading into training camp, listing Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler among the presumed locks.
- Pelicans' Saddiq Bey extension complicates any trade plans for the Lakers
Lake Show Life argues that Saddiq Bey's new contract extension with the Pelicans likely keeps the Lakers from pursuing him in a trade.
- Luol Deng Regrets Signing With Lakers In 2016
A retrospective piece notes Luol Deng regrets his 2016 Lakers contract, recalling the deals given to Deng and Timofey Mozgov after Kobe Bryant's retirement.
- Anton Watson, Lakers Sign Exhibit 10 Contract
The Lakers signed Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 deal, with the forward expected to join their G League affiliate after the preseason. Watson averaged 11 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 50 G League games last season.
- Which Lakers Have a Real Shot at Postseason Awards? Luka for MVP? Kessler for All-Defense?
Thursday, September 17
- FULL: Anthony finally lets Raj nerd out about this team
An episode description in which the hosts discuss tactical and analytical talking points about the Lakers roster.
- PART 1: Raj and Anthony debate the Lakers' fifth starter
Anthony Irwin and Raj debate who should be the Lakers' fifth starter when training camp opens, with no reported information offered.
- PART 2: What's the nerdiest thing Raj is excited about?
A podcast episode segment in which the hosts nerd out on personal topics and take questions from a live audience.
- Sparks battle hard, fall in fourth to Wings
The Los Angeles Sparks led late in the third quarter before being outscored badly in the fourth, losing 97-77 to the Dallas Wings.
- Lakers Sign Anton Watson To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Lakers have signed free agent forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 deal, per Dan Woike of The Athletic. Watson, the 54th pick in 2024, spent his rookie season on two-way contracts with Boston and New York.
- Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson
The Lakers announced the signing of forward Anton Watson with undisclosed terms, presumed to be an Exhibit 10 deal that would let him attend camp before a transfer to the Coachella Valley Lakers.
- Bronny James must embrace offensive shift to fit next to Luka Doncic on the Lakers
A Lake Show Life column contends Bronny James must reduce his usage and embrace catch-and-shoot opportunities created by Luka Doncic.
- Michael Porter Jr. Doesn’t Believe Lakers Have Championship-Contending Roster
Michael Porter Jr. said he doesn't believe the revamped Lakers roster is championship-caliber after a summer in which Los Angeles added Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili while losing LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard.
- Collin Sexton's long-term Lakers viability will face an important test early on
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers must determine early whether Collin Sexton fits defensively alongside their stars, framing it as a test of his long-term viability.
- Breaking Down Options Lakers Could Cut To Get Roster To 15 Players
A breakdown of which players the Lakers could release to get from 16 guaranteed contracts down to the 15-man limit before Opening Night on Oct. 21.
- Wizards are the potential trade partner Lakers should keep a close eye on this year
A Lake Show Life piece suggests Washington's roster surplus could make the Wizards a trade partner for the Lakers to target a starting forward upgrade. No reporting or sources are cited.
- Adam Silver says league found ‘no red flags’ with Mark Walter in purchase of Lakers
Commissioner Adam Silver said the league found 'no red flags' with Mark Walter in his purchase of the Lakers, following reports of an investigation into his alleged use of insurance policyholder funds to buy sports teams.
- Mark Walter Sells Chelsea FC Ownership Stake
Mark Walter is selling his Chelsea FC ownership stake, following the earlier announcement that he would sell his controlling stake in the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner after buying it from the Buss family a year ago.
- Walker Kessler's developing 3-point shot could unlock Lakers' flexibility at forward
A Lake Show Life piece argues that Walker Kessler adding a 3-point shot would stretch the floor from center and give the Lakers more options at their open starting forward spot.
- Can Collin Sexton prove to be more than a luxury for the Lakers?
Silver Screen and Roll's season preview series asks whether Collin Sexton can be more than a luxury piece for the Lakers.
- Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur Compares Trey McBride To Luka Doncic
An NFL coach likened tight end Trey McBride's style to Luka Doncic's use of pace, angles and vision. The post contains no Lakers news.
- Lakers must remain patient despite understandable rumored trade interest
A Lake Show Life piece says the Lakers are reportedly interested in trading for a starting-lineup upgrade and argues patience is key to getting the move right.
- Austin Reaves' defense is underrated and is far from a problem for the Lakers
A Lakers blog argues that the team is better defensively with Austin Reaves on the floor, pushing back on fan criticism of his defense.
- Lakers News: Ziaire Williams Takes Pride In Defense
The piece discusses the Lakers' long-standing point-of-attack defense weakness and frames Ziaire Williams as a player who takes pride in defense, noting Quentin Grimes as the lone non-negative POA defender given a multi-year deal.
- Lakers maximizing Sandro Mamukelashvili requires the strength to bench him
A Lakers blog argues that despite financial incentives to start Sandro Mamukelashvili, his ideal role would be coming off the bench.
- How Well Are the Lakers Set Up for the Future? Breaking Down ESPN's Future Rankings...
Wednesday, September 16
- FULL: Aaron is back! West contender tiers, Lakers offseason tweaks; Steph-LeBron Warriors-Lakers
Anthony Irwin and Aaron Larsuel discuss Western Conference contender tiers, where the Lakers fit, the Warriors' handling of Steph Curry and what they'd have done differently this summer.
- PART 1: West contender tiers; Lakers squarely second-tier
Anthony Irwin lays out a tier system for the West and puts the Lakers in the second tier, with Aaron reacting to the rankings.
- PART 2: Could Bronny actually crack the rotation?
An episode segment weighs the Lakers' need for point-of-attack defense and whether it could open a rotation spot for Bronny James.
- PART 3: Chris Mullin once gave Aaron the business
A podcast episode segment features a personal anecdote about Chris Mullin at a basketball camp, with brief mention of offseason talk.
- Why Jeanie Buss Could Lose The Legal Battle Over The Lakers (w/ Nate Duncan)
Jovan Buha and Nate Duncan break down the legal dispute between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Lakers, then analyze the team's offseason and 2026-27 outlook.