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Wednesday, September 16
- 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.
- Heat's reported lack of interest in Gabe Vincent validates Lakers trade
Lake Show Life argues the Lakers' past trade of Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to the Hawks looks better now, citing Miami's reported lack of interest in him.
- Lakers Unveil Austin Reaves Bobblehead For Dec. 27 Vs. Grizzlies
The Lakers unveiled a first look at an Austin Reaves bobblehead that will be given to fans attending the Dec. 27 game against the Grizzlies.
- Knicks' wave of signings helps Lakers put another round of Bruce Brown rumors to rest
A blog post notes that Bruce Brown, previously linked to the Lakers in rumors, signed with the New York Knicks instead as part of a wave of Knicks signings.
- JJ Redick is helping rebuild Palisades Recreation Center after wildfires
Lakers head coach JJ Redick, who lost his home in the January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, is helping rebuild the Palisades Recreation Center.
- Jaden Hardy may just stick on Lakers thanks to Rob Pelinka’s desire for scorers
Lake Show Life speculates that Jaden Hardy may avoid being cut before opening night because his scoring fits what Rob Pelinka values. The piece notes the Lakers must trim their roster.
- Richard Sherman Opens Up About Relationship With Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant
Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman spoke about how Kobe Bryant influenced him and others pursuing their goals.
- NBA Expansion Set for Seattle, Las Vegas
Laker Film Room's Pete and Darius discuss Board of Governors news including NBA expansion toward Seattle and Las Vegas, the lack of an update on the pending Lakers sale, the Clippers situation, and comments from Norm Powell and Gilbert Arenas doubting the Lakers this season.
- Knicks' new signings clear path for ex-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent to get one last shot
A blog post suggests the Knicks' Exhibit 9 signings could lead the Heat to bring back former Lakers guard Gabe Vincent.
- Quentin Grimes' insane career evolution makes him the shape-shifter Lakers need
Lake Show Life describes Grimes' evolution from three-and-D role player to playmaker to high-volume scorer, calling him the versatile wing the Lakers need.
- Ranking the Lakers’ biggest threats for home court in the Western Conference
A column argues the Lakers are unlikely to claim the West's top seed with San Antonio and Oklahoma City ahead, but a top-four seed and home-court in round one is realistic.
- NBA Projecting Higher-Than-Expected Salary Cap For 2027-28 Season
The NBA is projecting a larger salary cap increase for 2027-28 than recent seasons, which have risen closer to 6% rather than the roughly 10% expected from the new TV deal.
- Lakers need to fix last season's slippage to make a bigger push in 2026-27
A Lake Show Life piece argues the Lakers need to correct last season's slippage and avoid a repeat midseason slump to push further in 2026-27.
- JJ Redick Discusses Involvement In Rebuilding Pacific Palisades Rec Center
Lakers head coach JJ Redick, who lived in Pacific Palisades before the 2025 wildfires, spoke about his involvement in rebuilding a community recreation center there.
- Can Jake LaRavia find consistency this season?
Silver Screen and Roll's Lakers season preview series examines Jake LaRavia and questions about his consistency heading into the season.
- Kevon Looney's veteran voice could prove invaluable to Lakers by season's end
A Lake Show Life piece contends that new Lakers center Kevon Looney's veteran presence and early leadership could prove valuable by season's end.
- WATCH: Luka Doncic & Lakers Celebrate Kobe Day At Slovenian Hospital
During the Luka Doncic-hosted team bonding trip to Slovenia, the Lakers visited a Slovenian hospital on Aug. 24, Kobe Day. The trip focused on chemistry-building among a roster with many new faces.
- Jarred Vanderbilt faces make-or-break scenario with Lakers after trade rumors
A Lakers blog argues Jarred Vanderbilt, said to have been shopped this summer, enters training camp with a last chance to earn rotation minutes.
- Lakers Rumors: Maxi Kleber Potential Joining Luka Doncic’s European Team
A Lakers Nation item discusses the possibility of Maxi Kleber, who played a reserve role for the Lakers last season, joining a European team associated with Luka Doncic.
- Biggest improvement every Lakers starter must make for LA to contend this season
A Lake Show Life piece argues each Lakers starter needs a specific improvement, saying Luka Doncic should return to bully-ball and Austin Reaves needs a playmaking leap.
- Adam Silver Weighs In on Mark Walter, Lakers Ownership, Plus Did the Lakers Catch a Cap Break?
Tuesday, September 15
- PART 1: Really, NO clarity? At all?
Anthony Irwin says he hoped the board of governors meetings and Adam Silver's remarks would shed light on the Lakers' ownership/governorship situation, but no clarity emerged.
- Rating Your Lakers Hot Takes: LA Wins It All? Top-10 Defense? Austin Reaves All-NBA?
In a podcast episode, Jovan Buha reacts to fan hot takes about the Lakers, including a title run, a top-10 defense and Austin Reaves making All-NBA, rating each on a spice meter.
- Adam Silver: NBA Found No Red Flags When Vetting Mark Walter For Lakers Ownership
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league found no red flags when it vetted Mark Walter for Lakers ownership, amid uncertainty after reports Walter agreed to sell his majority shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
- The Lakers need to learn from their mistakes and avoid another Jonathan Kuminga saga
A Lake Show Life column says the Lakers should learn from this offseason and not pursue Jonathan Kuminga if he becomes a free agent again next summer.
- Redick’s Rotation
A Laker Film Room podcast episode speculates on how JJ Redick might allocate minutes, whether he expands past a nine-man rotation, and possible training camp battles.
- American Pro Sports Leagues & Players Unions Unite To Crack Down On Harassment Over Sports Betting
US pro sports leagues and player unions are joining together to address harassment of athletes tied to sports betting, amid gambling's mainstream growth.
- Draymond Green gives the Lakers an intriguing pre-deadline trade target to monitor
A Lakers blog speculates that a disappointing Warriors season could make Draymond Green a trade target for the Lakers ahead of the deadline. No reporting or sourcing is presented.
- Lakers Unveil Luka Doncic Bobblehead For Nov. 1 Vs. Raptors
The Lakers unveiled a Luka Doncic bobblehead to be given away at the Nov. 1 home game against the Raptors. The post also notes Doncic made All-NBA First Team and won a scoring title last season.
- Ranking every new Lakers addition from lowest to highest expectations
A Lake Show Life piece ranks each new Lakers addition from lowest to highest expectations, citing Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili among the newcomers.
- How the NBA’s updated 2027-28 salary-cap projection could help the Lakers
Per Fred Katz and John Hollinger of The Athletic, the NBA increased its 2027-28 salary-cap projection from $174 million to $176 million, with a $213 million luxury-tax line. The piece examines how that could help the Lakers.
- Can Matisse Thybulle remain healthy enough to fortify the Lakers’ defense?
A Lakers season preview column discusses whether Matisse Thybulle can stay healthy enough to bolster the team's defense, noting Marcus Smart signed with Houston over the summer.
- Get To Know New Lakers Director Of Integrated Performance Systems Keith D’Amelio
The Lakers have hired Keith D'Amelio as Director of Integrated Performance Systems as part of an offseason effort to expand their front office staff and departments.
- Luka Doncic could be lining up one last favor for Maxi Kleber after his Lakers exit
A Lakers blog speculates that Luka Doncic is helping guide Maxi Kleber, who has left the Lakers, toward his next basketball team.
- Pacific Notes: Lakers, Smart, Warriors, Booker, Simmons
On The Third Apron podcast, Yossi Gozlan asked Jovan Buha whether the Lakers chose Collin Sexton over Marcus Smart in free agency; Buha said he lacked clarity but suggested Smart may not have been enthusiastic about re-signing in Los Angeles.
- Lakers News: Jaden Hardy ‘Super Excited’ To Play With Luka Doncic Again
Jaden Hardy expressed excitement about reuniting with Luka Doncic in Los Angeles, as the Lakers add players with history alongside Doncic, including Quentin Grimes and Hardy.
- Completed Kawhi Leonard trade leaves Luka Doncic as the last of his kind in LA
A Lakers blog argues that with Kawhi Leonard traded away, Luka Doncic stands as the only remaining megastar in the Los Angeles market.
- The Lakers Continue Hiring in the Basketball Department. Plus, Where do They Fit Out West?
Monday, September 14
- Sources: Lakers to hire Amsler as assistant GM
ESPN reports the Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, per sources cited by Shams Charania.
- Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Named Global Ambassador For NordVPN
NordVPN announced a global partnership with Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal, who will help promote the company's antivirus and digital security products.
- PART 2: Kawhi trade goes through; Consolidation trade for Lakers?; Taj Gibson retires (story)
Anthony Irwin explains why the completed Kawhi trade benefits the Lakers, comments on the journalistic fallout, and proposes a consolidation trade he'd make for a buy-low addition. He also shares a story about Taj Gibson amid his retirement.
- Jeanie Buss To Represent Lakers At NBA Board Of Governors Meetings
Jeanie Buss will serve as the Lakers' representative at this week's NBA Board of Governors meetings, amid uncertainty over the team's governorship during the ownership sale.
- Lakers' dream Derrick Jones Jr. trade should have real legs to stand on
A Lake Show Life piece speculates that the Clippers could work with Derrick Jones Jr. on a move and suggests the Lakers should be his next destination.
- NBA raises salary cap projections for 2027-28 season by $2 million
The NBA informed teams of updated salary-cap projections for 2027-28, raising the figure by $2 million above prior expectations, per Fred Katz of The Athletic.
- Lakers Sale Not Expected To Be Voted On At Upcoming NBA Board Of Governors Meetings
The Lakers' sale requires approval from at least 23 of 30 NBA owners, but it is not expected to be voted on at this week's Board of Governors meetings.
- AK Okereke's Lakers spot suddenly looks less secure ahead of Grizzlies' roster crunch
Lake Show Life speculates that AK Okereke could be cut if the Lakers pursue one of the young players Memphis is reportedly close to releasing.
- Celtics answered an important Devin Carter question before the Lakers could
A Lakers blog notes the Celtics added Devin Carter before the Lakers could, beating Los Angeles and others to the move.
- Lakers' Los Angeles supremacy is secure after Clippers bend the knee to the NBA
A Lakers blog opines that the Lakers hold supremacy in Los Angeles after the Clippers accepted NBA punishment, suggesting the Lakers should be pleased.
- Nick Van Exel: Kobe Bryant Feared No One, Including Michael Jordan
Nick Van Exel says Kobe Bryant feared no one, including Michael Jordan, recalling Bryant's arrival in Los Angeles after the 1996 draft-night trade.