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Saturday, October 3
- Bronny James continues to refine his skills and role with the Lakers
The third-year point guard has worked to be a better communicator, facilitator and defender this summer and at training camp.
- Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Chris Mañon ‘fantastic’ in practice
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers play basketball in just two days when they travel to Sacramento for their first preseason game on Monday. While the team has been hard at work through the first week of training camp, some of the two-way guys are starting to make an impression, most notably…
- Lakers' trust in Kevon Looney is misguided after struggles with the Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers are hinting that Kevon Looney will be in the rotation, but last season’s production should change their tune.
- Lakers News: Luka Doncic Excited For Adou Thiero’s Second Season
Unlike previous years, the Los Angeles Lakers are leaning on youth and player development moving forward due to the restrictions in the NBA CBA. One of their promising young players is former second-round pick Adou Thiero, who is entering his sophomore season.
- Luka Doncic hasn't disproven Nico Harrison with lean training camp body
Luka Doncic is entering the 2026-27 season in peak physical condition, but that doesn't mean fans aren't skeptical that he can stay healthy.
- Adou Thiero's Lakers opportunity will come if he upholds his biggest rookie lesson
Adou Thiero's rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers taught him that availability really might be the best ability.
- Pooh Jeter Hired As Lakers' Director of Pro Scouting
The Los Angeles Lakers hired Pooh Jeter as the team's new Director of Pro Scouting, reported Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Jeter was previously a player development coach with the Blazers, and also worked as an assistant general manager with the G League's Remix.
- Lakers fans, meet Ava 💜💛 In eighth grade, Ava began experiencing pain during basketball practice that ultimately led to a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.…
- The Lakers may have an insurance policy that they’ve lacked in the past
In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem. They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the ability to retain those guys after they popped.
- Lakers Video: Ziaire Williams Proposes To Girlfriend At Bruno Mars Concert
New Los Angeles Lakers wing Ziaire Williams is having one heck of a summer as he is clearly excited to join his hometown team and reunite with his high school teammate Bronny James.
- Luka Doncic's loyalty should quell any fears of a Lakers departure
The Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t be worried about Luka Doncic asking out, no matter how loud the outside noise gets.
- Luka Doncic And Rob Pelinka Holding Each Other Accountable
This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is one in which the team fully moved into the Luka Doncic era. With LeBron James gone, Doncic is the clear leader of the team and general manager Rob Pelinka led the front office in a complete rebuild of the roster with Doncic in mind, getting the ideal […]
- Cameron Carr Looking Forward To Learning From Matisse Thybulle
The Los Angeles Lakers believe they found a steal in the 2026 NBA Draft when they traded up to take Cameron Carr out of Baylor with the 24th pick. Carr already showed what he is capable of in Summer League, and now he heads into his rookie season trying to earn playing time right away. […]
- Austin Reaves' rise to Lakers stardom is affording him a fitting luxury
The Los Angeles Lakers star is being kept in the loop on roster decisions.
Friday, October 2
- LeBron James says it still bothers him Lakers didn’t get a parade for 2020 championship
Given how divisive it is, there will never be a uniform opinion on the Lakers’ 2020 title. For some — like basically any respectable NBA player who was there — the title is one of the most impressive, given the circumstances. For loud wrong people, it’s a lesser-than title.
- Can Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr Break Into JJ Redick's Rotation?
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Surprised By Mark Walter Selling Lakers
One of the biggest surprises of the entire NBA offseason was the news that Mark Walter had agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
- Luka Doncic Files Petition Seeking Daughters' Move From Slovenia Amid Custody Dispute
Luka Doncic has filed a Hague Convention petition seeking to bring his two daughters to the United States from Slovenia. The filing comes amid an ongoing custody dispute with his former fiancee. Doncic addressed the situation in a statement to The Athletic.
- FULL: Mailbag!... Kind of
Anthony opens with a couple segments he thought up on the fly because of some late arriving questions, but we finally arrived at a fun episode nonetheless.
- PART 1: Yes, Luka is exceeding pre-draft expectations
A friend of the show just won't stop pissing off the internet so Anthony finally chimes in on the subject.
- PART 2: FINALLY some questions
The audience was apparently running a little late but brought the heat nonetheless.
- The Biggest Preseason Question For Every Lakers Player
Jovan Buha analyzes one thing to watch for each Los Angeles Lakers player in the preseason. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: YouTube memberships are live!
- Times They Are A Changin'
Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers two new hirings, Pooh Jeter as the new director of pro scouting and Derrin Horton as the new public address announcer, diving into all that comes with ongoing change within the organization of late.
- Rival Executives Expecting Lakers To Cut Dalton Knecht
With training camp officially getting started and the regular season just weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers have a big decision to make. The team currently has 16 players under guaranteed contracts and must get down to 15 before the start of the season, which means someone will either need to be…
- It all comes down to one goal. @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Lakers' offseason stole key principles from the Knicks' 2026 championship blueprint
Numbers On The Board podcast co-host Pierre Andresen pointed to obvious similarities between the Lakers' offseason plan and the Knicks' 2026 championship team.
- Signature step-back. @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Jake LaRavia: This Is Best Training Camp I’ve Been Part Of
Jake LaRavia worked his way into a consistent rotation spot in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. However, he struggled mightily, particularly with his shooting, down the stretch and into the postseason, ultimately being mostly phased out by the end of the Lakers’ playoff run.
- Collin Sexton has been watching Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley clips to improve defensively
Since being drafted in 2018, Collin Sexton has proven himself as a very talented offensive player with his speed, tenacity, finishing and outside shooting.
- Jarred Vanderbilt Already Teaching New Teammates What It Means To Play For Lakers
Much of the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers has been on all of the new faces the franchise added to the roster this offseason such as Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes. But there are still a few returning players and one of the more interesting is veteran Jarred Vanderbilt.
- Lakers' stability could mark a major turning point in Quentin Grimes' career
Quentin Grimes has everything he needs for his best year in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- What does an ideal Lakers preseason look like?
Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the final score doesn’t matter.
- Adou Thiero Understands Importance Of Health For Development
Second-year forward Adou Thiero was one of the players who was singled out by Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the outstanding development he has made this offseason.
- Reading between the lines signals Dalton Knecht is on his way out of Los Angeles
The case against Dalton Knecht winning a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers is building quickly.
- Lakers Media Day: Luka Doncic ‘Really Wanted’ Walker Kessler This Summer
This offseason was all about building the roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and it is no secret that finding a big-time center to pair with him was a top priority. The Lakers feel they did just that with their acquisition of big man Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
- Cameron Carr's dedication to the weight room is exactly what the Lakers want to see
Cameron Carr's dedication to hitting the weight room is helping set him up for greatness with the Lakers for years to come.
- Pacific Notes: Maluach, Suns, Sabonis, Christie, Lakers
Suns head coach Jordan Ott is in no rush to make a decision on his starting center, telling reporters on Thursday that he wants to “let the preseason play out” before determining “a couple of days” before the team’s October 21 regular season opener whether Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro will get…
- Lakers Training Camp Day 3 Reaction: 'Best Camp,' Luka's Leadership, Injury Updates & More
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: YouTube memberships are live!
- Will JJ Redick Choose to Run a Deeper Rotation With the New Look Lakers?
Thursday, October 1
- FULL: Second straight episode of letting Raj nerd out about these Lakers
Anthony once again steers the conversation towards Raj's nerdiness. The effort nearly ended him, so please listen.
- PART 1: JJ's confidence in the Lakers shines through his transparency on his goals with the team
Normally, the identity on either side of the ball would be seen as a secret of the utmost protection. This training camp, JJ Redick has been very open about the kind of basketball he wants the Lakers to play. Anthony thinks this is a sign of confidence, and explains such to Raj.
- PART 2: Is JJ Redick leveraging Luka and Austin's competitiveness? (complimentary)
JJ Redick says he's been splitting up Luka and Austin whenever he can in practices. Anthony gives an explanation for doing so only he would identify.
- PART 3: The Lakers' confidence in their defense has Anthony wondering some stuff
Anthony has spent this entire offseason crapping on the Lakers as a defensive unit. All the Lakers keep saying is how good they'll be on that side of the ball, making Anthony wonder if he's read this situation wrong all along. So he asks Raj about that possibility.
- Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr
Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about.
- Locked in from the start @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Adou above the rim 😤 @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Lakers hire Pooh Jeter as Director of Pro Scouting
The Lakers have made one of their first big hires in the scouting department under new assistant general manager Eric Amsler. On Thursday, Marc Spears of Andscape reported that the team had hired Pooh Jeter as the new Director of Pro Scouting, a move made by Amsler.
- 💪 @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Another day in the office @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Lakers Hire Derrin Horton To Succeed Lawrence Tanter As Public Address Announcer
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Derrin Horton as the team’s new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. “Horton will succeed the late Lawrence Tanter whose unmistakable voice served as the soundtrack to Lakers basketball for the past 43 seasons,” the Lakers said in a press release.