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Thursday, October 1
- 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.
- Laker select Derrin Horton to be new public-address announcer
The veteran sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor replaces the late Lawrence Tanter, who retired late last season because of health issues.
- FULL: What are the options for making the Lakers' roster legal before opening night?
Anthony rolls through what Rob Pelinka can do to bring the Lakers to 15 guaranteed contracts before the season, what he thinks is likeliest and some of the options he'd most prefer.
- JJ Redick Reveals Plans To Stagger Minutes For Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have a clear hierarchy on the court with superstar guard Luka Doncic clearly being at the top of the pecking order while his backcourt partner Austin Reaves operating as the team’s secondary creator.
- JJ Redick Discusses Growth as Lakers Coach, no longer Fueled by "Inner-anger."
- Redick's vision to stagger Luka and Reaves creates fun avenue for other Lakers guards
JJ Redick is opening the door for Lakers guards not named Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves to break through this season.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili Discusses Difference In Role Playing Forward Or Center
One of the first signings the Los Angeles Lakers made in free agency this offseason was bringing in forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was coming off a career year with the Toronto Raptors last season.
- Lakers Notes: Knecht, Jeter, Thybulle, Williams, Pelinka
Following up on reporting indicating that former first-round pick Dalton Knecht could be the odd man out as the Lakers deal with a preseason roster crunch, Jovan Buha (Twitter video link) noted on Wednesday that head coach JJ Redick hasn’t outlined the sort of role he envisions for the third-year…
- Immaculate Vibes (And Do They Even Matter?)
In an LFR reunion, Pete and Darius are joined by Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell to talk about the vibes around the team to open training camp, the clarity of roles that is helping to drive the positivity, the competition for minutes and pressure points on this new roster, the evolution and…
- Walker Kessler is absolutely right about the Lakers' defense
The Los Angeles Lakers should have a much better defense next season with Walker Kessler as the anchor.
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- Quentin Grimes is ready to compete for a starting spot
Aside from Walker Kessler’s four-year, $130 million deal, the largest contract the Los Angeles Lakers handed out to an external free agent this summer went to Quentin Grimes, who signed a four-year, $60 million deal.
- Adou Thiero's self-awareness could unlock the development path Lakers need
Adou Thiero's self-awareness about how his athleticism can put him in dangerous spots is setting him up for a perfect development with the Lakers.
- Lakers Hiring Pooh Jeter As Director Of Pro Scouting
Building out different departments within the front office has been a focus for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. After hiring former Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as the team’s second assistant general manager in charge of player personnel, that growth within the organization is continuing…
- Walker Kessler really wants to run through a brick wall for the Lakers
Whether it’s been head coach JJ Redick or superstar point guard Luka Dončić, excitement surrounding Walker Kessler’s arrival with the revamped Los Angeles Lakers is palpable.
- The Adou Thiero hype train is rapidly picking up speed
One of the consistent themes from both Los Angeles Lakers players and brass over the past week is excitement about second-year wing Adou Thiero. He didn’t play much as a rookie because of various injuries (and being buried on the depth chart) but has put those setbacks behind him and seems to have…
- Ex-Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell may never return to the NBA after his move overseas
The former Los Angeles Lakers guard joined the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA. A return to the NBA feels improbable at this point.
- Jake LaRavia Used Summer To Reflect On And Improve From Last Season’s Struggles
Jake LaRavia had among the most uneven 2025-26 seasons of anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers. In the campaign’s first 39 games — through Jan. 15 — LaRavia averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game on 46.8% from the field and 35.3% from deep.
- Ziaire Williams is already turning heads in Lakers starter competition
Buy your stock in Ziaire Williams winning one of the two open starting spot for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- JJ Redick pushing Lakers' focus beyond offense should ramp up contending dreams
The Los Angeles Lakers head coach understands what he is working with perfectly.
- Matisse Thybulle Looking Forward To Playing With Walker Kessler On Defensive End
The Los Angeles Lakers wanted to get better on the defensive side of the ball this offseason and they made some big additions in order to address that. Of course, the big one was adding center Walker Kessler, but another important signing in free agency was that of Matisse Thybulle.
- Cameron Carr Admits To Feeling Jealous After Missing Lakers’ Slovenia Trip
Luka Doncic treated the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster to a minicamp in Slovenia, where the team worked out, explored Ljubljana and spent some time with locals. Everyone on the roster was in attendance with one exception.
- Lakers starter candidates know the job description beside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia, and others all understand how important that 3-and-D element is for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Lakers Are Forging an Early Identity on Both Sides of the Ball
Wednesday, September 30
- Lakers Training Camp Day 2 Reaction: Matisse Thybulle & Ziaire Williams Dominate, New Schemes & More
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 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!
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- FULL: Thybulle, Williams impressing; Luka, Austin staggering; Lakers defending; D'lo Shanghai-ing
A LOT going on in this episode. A lot. Just.... buckle up.
- PART 1: Early camp standouts; Lakers keep hyping up their defense; JJ on staggering Luka, Austin
Anthony rolls through some stories coming out of camp, where Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams have apparently been standing out. From there, he discusses the Lakers continuing to speak highly of the defense they're going to play.
- PART 2: D'Angelo Russell to China; (another) Buddy Hield trade rumor; Q&A
Anthony looks back on D'Angelo Russell's career as it appears to be winding down. Given how quickly he was able to get through today's headlines, he spends a little time talking about Buddy Hield, which leads to a really fun question from the live chat.
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- Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Two standout players emerge
LOS ANGELES — The offseason is where rosters and expectations are formed. Training camp is where the process to meet those goals begins, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been putting in the work through the first two days.
- Lakers' early defensive prowess impresses Austin Reaves, JJ Redick
The veteran guard was quick to mention new wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams along with second-year forward Adou Thiero. The coach points to team's depth.
- Austin Reaves Impressed With Lakers’ Defensive Personnel
Through the first two days of training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been a lot of talk about how much they expect their defense to improve the season. Austin Reaves was the latest one to harp on that after having to go against some of the team’s wings. “Let me tell you, […]
- What Should JJ Redick's Rotation Look Like, From Starters to Reserves? Listeners Weigh In...
- Dalton Knecht deserves a fresh start if Lakers don't have a role for him
It certainly feels like time for Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers to start fresh. And if the rumors prove true, that time may be formally arriving.
- Redick’s Training Camp Priorities
JJ Redick listed early offense, defensive principles, and conditioning as his Top 3 priorities for training camp after the conclusion of the team’s first practice. The guys discuss what that might look like with this new group, Ziaire Williams generating some early buzz, and more. .
- Ziaire Williams says it’s a ‘blessing’ to play for Lakers after growing up in LA
Among the many free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was Ziaire Williams, a Lancaster, California native who attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside Bronny James.
- JJ Redick Makes One Thing Clear About Lakers’ Starting Lineup Competition
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to look completely different this year than they did last year. They have nine new players that weren’t on last year’s roster, meaning head coach JJ Redick will have to build out a rotation effectively from scratch.
- Lakers Notes: Knecht, Hardy, Kessler, Rotation, Beyer
With 16 players on guaranteed contracts for 15 standard roster spots, the Lakers will need to trade or release at least one of those 16 before opening night. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the front office has explored the possibility of a consolidation trade (ie.
- Lakers have real reason to expect Matisse Thybulle’s best version in years
Matisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have a plan in place to keep him on the court throughout 2026-27.
- Jake LaRavia had a summer of reflection after struggles last season
The second half of 2025-26 was very unkind to Jake LaRavia. After shooting 35.3 percent from deep through Jan. 15, he made just 27.9 percent of his 3s over the final 43 games. In the postseason, his playing time dwindled from 25.1 minutes per game to 14.3 and he went 2-of-7 beyond the arc. He […]
- Walker Kessler: Lakers Can Be ‘Nasty’ Team Defensively
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to play a game with their new-look roster, leaving speculation and prior performance as the only way to evaluate the team. The consensus surrounding L.A.
- Quentin Grimes is focused on getting back to his defensive roots
Years ago, when Quentin Grimes was a member of the New York Knicks, he broke into their rotation — and subsequently, their starting lineup — by being a physical on-ball defender who glued himself to offensive stars and effectively fought over screens.
- Walker Kessler’s enigmatic jumper could take Lakers offense from deadly to unstoppable
It sure looks like Walker Kessler's brief 2025-26 improvement could last with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Luka Doncic ‘Sad’ To See LeBron James Leave Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have many new faces surrounding Luka Doncic on this season’s roster. But in order to make room for all those new players, the Lakers had to say goodbye to most of their major contributors from last season’s second-round team.
- Quentin Grimes quietly hinted at how Lakers want to steal from the Spurs and Thunder
Quentin Grimes explained how the Los Angeles Lakers can steal from the defensive playbooks of the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs at Media Day.
- Lakers Media Day: Ziaire Williams Looking Forward To Contributing To A Winning Team
One of the more intriguing players the Los Angeles Lakers added this summer was wing Ziaire Williams. The five-year veteran fits the bill as the type of 3-and-D wing the Lakers covet around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he still has plenty of room to grow at just 25 years old.
- Walker Kessler's "nasty" defense prediction depends on three key teammates
Walker Kessler believes the Los Angeles Lakers can be "nasty" on defense. Three teammates will decide if that's true.
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