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Every Lakers article, podcast and video, the moment it’s published. 2,490 headlines, each one linked straight to the people who made it.
Monday, September 14
- Nick Smith Jr.'s Real Madrid deal reinforces why Lakers were right to move on
A blog post notes that Nick Smith Jr., a former Lakers guard, is heading overseas to Real Madrid after not finding an NBA home, framing it as validation of the Lakers moving on.
- Trevor Ariza: LeBron James’ Time With Lakers Should Be Celebrated
With LeBron James' Lakers run over, Trevor Ariza argues his time in purple and gold deserves celebration amid mixed views on his legacy in Los Angeles.
- 2 Realistic Austin Reaves improvements that would make him worth Lakers contract
A Lakers blog argues Austin Reaves needs to improve in specific areas for the Lakers to take a leap and for his contract to be worth it.
Sunday, September 13
- Ettore Messina Joins Hawks As Consultant
- Bronny James should be studying Cason Wallace film to stick with the Lakers
A Lakers blog opines that Bronny James should study Cason Wallace's film to earn a rotation spot with the Lakers.
- Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Was ‘Ready To Forward’ In Different Situation
A Lakers Nation item frames retaining Marcus Smart as a no-brainer after his first-round playoff performance, citing that he was reportedly 'ready to move forward' in a different situation. The post notes Smart and LeBron James helped L.A. upset Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for most of the series.
- Rob Pelinka's issues winning on margins back on display as Nick Smith joins Real Madrid
A Lakers blog argues Rob Pelinka has struggled to get production from bargain contracts, framing Nick Smith Jr.'s move to Real Madrid as the latest example.
- Adou Thiero has clear path to Lakers' playing time but he’s just not ready
A Lakers blog opines that while minutes are available, second-year forward Adou Thiero isn't ready for a consistent NBA role.
- JJ Redick already proved Lakers can make Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves pairing work
A Lake Show Life piece argues the Lakers were elite with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the floor together last season under JJ Redick.
- Magic Johnson Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Deserves Next Lakers Statue
Magic Johnson expressed his belief that Dr. Jerry Buss, who bought the Lakers in 1979 and built the Showtime era, deserves the franchise's next statue.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili's limitations open up Lakers role for Thiero or Vanderbilt
A Lakers blog opines that Sandro Mamukelashvili's limitations create an opening in the bench frontcourt, with Adou Thiero and Jarred Vanderbilt suggested as competitors for the role.
- Ziaire Williams Discusses What He Has Worked On This Offseason
Ziaire Williams spoke about what he worked on this offseason as the Lakers' rotation remains unsettled with many new faces. The piece notes he could play a big role and possibly start.
- Marcus Smart's decision to leave makes a questionable Lakers move easier to stomach
A Lakers blog opines that Marcus Smart, not the Lakers, drove the free agency split, making an earlier questionable move easier to accept.
Saturday, September 12
- Lakers Standard Issue Collection By Nike: T-Shirts, Shorts And More
A merchandise post notes the Lakers are one of eight teams introducing a Specter Edition jersey for 2026-27, arriving with Nike's NBA Standard Issue apparel collection of hoodies, pants, t-shirts and shorts.
- Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Signing With Real Madrid
Nick Smith Jr., a former first-round pick who spent last season on a two-way deal with the Lakers, is signing with Real Madrid. The post frames it as part of major Lakers roster turnover this offseason built around Luka Doncic.
- Dalton Knecht faces added pressure during training camp as Lakers’ roster cut looms
A Lakers blog piece frames training camp as a make-or-break stretch for Dalton Knecht, noting the team must trim to 15 players before the regular season.
- Jeanie Buss: Phil Jackson Deserves Lakers Statue
The Lakers announced they will unveil a statue of former head coach Phil Jackson outside Crypto.com Arena before the April 9, 2027 game against the Timberwolves. Jackson won five of his 11 NBA championships with the Lakers.
- Luka Doncic Reveals His Hidden Talent
A human-interest item noting that Lakers guard Luka Doncic has a talent outside of basketball that most people are unaware of.
- Maxi Kleber may be signing with Luka Dončić’s team in Italy
Maxi Kleber is reportedly a possible signing for Vanoli Cremona, the Italian club Luka Doncic is purchasing with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson and plans to move to Rome for 2026-27. The roster has already been reshaped and includes Nico Mannion.
- Collin Sexton may have cost Lakers an early solution to their fifth starter problem
A Lake Show Life piece contends that the money the Lakers spent on Collin Sexton could have been used to add a starting forward instead.
- Get To Know New Lakers Assistant GM Eric Amsler
Lakers Nation profiles new Lakers assistant GM Eric Amsler, the first of two assistant GM hires Rob Pelinka said the team planned to make this offseason, with one role focused on analytics and the other on player personnel and scouting.
- Ziaire Williams Discusses Possibility Of Starting For Lakers
Ziaire Williams spoke about potentially starting for the Lakers, in a piece noting the team's pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga ended when Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota for less money than the Lakers offered in favor of a defined role and quicker return to free agency.
- Ranking the 5 worst moves of the Rob Pelinka era after Lakers' offseason overhaul
A Lake Show Life piece ranks what it considers the five worst moves made by the Lakers under Rob Pelinka, framed around the team's offseason overhaul.
Friday, September 11
- Lakers Mailbag: Is This Roster Better Than Last Season's? + Luka Finally Winning MVP & More
In a mailbag podcast episode, Jovan Buha answers listener questions about whether this Lakers roster is better than last season's, what he's looking forward to in training camp and preseason, and Luka Doncic finally winning MVP.
- HOOK: Lakers FO additions announced; Clippers scandal shows holes in NBA media landscape; Q&A
An episode description outlining discussion of the Lakers' recently announced front office additions and what they could mean going forward, followed by a conversation about NBA media prompted by a Clippers scandal and audience Q&A.
- PART 1: Lakers' FO additions, explained (to the extent we can)
The podcast notes that the Lakers officially announced a couple of new front office additions shortly before the show went live, and the hosts discuss them. No names or roles are specified in the post.
- PART 2: Q&A - Other potential directions the Lakers could've gone in this summer
In a live audience Q&A segment, the hosts discuss other signings they believe may have made more sense than the moves the Lakers made this summer, following a conversation about a Clippers scandal.
- Mark Williams' unfortunate injury validates the Lakers' bet on Walker Kessler
A Lake Show Life column argues that Mark Williams' injury vindicates the Lakers' decision to trade for Walker Kessler, noting Williams had failed a physical after the Lakers viewed him as their center of the future.
- Lakers Hire Keith D’Amelio As Director Of Integrated Performance Systems
The Lakers announced the hiring of Keith D'Amelio as director of integrated performance systems, alongside new assistant GM of player personnel Eric Amsler. Both report to Rob Pelinka.
- Lakers make two hires to front office, including assistant GM
- NBA Franchise Net Revenue Lag Behind Soaring Valuations
League and ownership sources say the surge in NBA franchise valuations is not expected to slow, with the Lakers, Timberwolves, Celtics and Trail Blazers all sold since the start of 2025. Sources also described a gap between paper valuations and actual team profitability.
- Grimes' Game
Pete, Darius and guest Raj Chipalu discuss Quentin Grimes' game, his fit on the Lakers, whether he has locked down a starting role, his shot selection and his ideal defensive role alongside Luka and Austin.
- Lakers’ lack of ideal depth creates high-stakes rookie year for Cameron Carr
A Lakers blog piece contends the team's thin depth raises the stakes for rookie Cameron Carr, suggesting his struggles could carry more consequence than expected.
- Lakers Hire Heat’s Eric Amsler As Assistant GM
The Lakers confirmed the hiring of Miami's Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager and announced in a press release that Keith D'Amelio joins their health and performance staff as director of integrated performance systems.
- Can Kevon Looney turn back the clock and be the backup big the Lakers need?
Silver Screen and Roll's season preview series looks at whether Kevon Looney can still be the backup big man the Lakers need. The column is part of a weekday series on each offseason addition.
- Skinny Luka is back and healthier than ever
The article argues Luka Doncic is back in slimmer shape and healthier, recapping how injuries interrupted each of his first two seasons with the Lakers, including a strained left calf that sidelined him for six weeks after his midseason trade from Dallas.
- Jonathan Kuminga Says Feeling Wanted Led Him To Choose Wolves Over Lakers
At his introductory news conference, Jonathan Kuminga said Minnesota's recruitment approach led him to choose the Timberwolves over the Lakers and Trail Blazers despite a smaller offer, signing a two-year, $12.5 million deal with a player option. The Lakers reportedly offered roughly twice as much annually over a longer term.
- Collin Sexton just made a massive statement about Luka Doncic's new Lakers role
Collin Sexton said the Lakers' trip to Slovenia demonstrated that Luka Doncic wants to be the leader the team needs heading into next season.
- Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity
A Lakers blog opines that the team's biggest offseason regret may be losing Jaxson Hayes, calling the decision one that has aged poorly.
- Quentin Grimes will either be the glue guy or the contract that sinks the Lakers
A Lake Show Life piece frames Quentin Grimes' Lakers tenure as an all-or-nothing proposition, either a valuable glue guy or a contract that weighs the team down.
- What Bobbleheads Say About Lakers Culture Going Forward... Plus, Expectations for Walker Kessler!
Thursday, September 10
- Jonathan Kuminga's laughable 'winning culture' excuse won't sit well with Lakers fans
- Bulls' rebuild may open the door for the Lakers to make one final offseason splash
- Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM
- Lakers hold a clear advantage over the West's Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves tier
- Ex-Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suddenly finds himself nearing end of his NBA road
- Kevon Looney is already justifying Lakers’ gamble on his injury history
- Lakers are already one step ahead in an important team-building process
- History suggests Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves pairing will only get better for Lakers
- And-Ones: NBA Preseason, Team Owners, G League Trade, More