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Wednesday, September 30
- 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.
- Gym time, it's been time. @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- Lakers Assistant Coach Bob Beyer Retiring; Greg St. Jean Moving To Front Of Bench
The roster was not the only part of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise seeing some major changes in the offseason. Of course, there is going to be a change in ownership, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buying the team. But the coaching staff also saw one major change, involving Bob Beyer and Greg St.
- 3 boxes Bronny James must check to escape LeBron's shadow
Bronny James is beginning a new journey on the Lakers without his father around, and it's actually for the best.
- Walker Kessler Says the Lakers Are Going to Have a "Nasty" Defense... In a Good Way
Tuesday, September 29
- Lakers Training Camp Day 1: Perimeter Defense, JJ Redick's Objectives, Fully Healthy & More
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: YouTube memberships are live!
- Everybody's workin' 💪
- FULL: Media day bingo results; Redick's interesting injury report, meritocracy talk; Q&A
Anthony and Harrison look back on their predictions for media day and compare what they actually heard with their bingo cards. JJ Redick offered his first vague injury report of the year, so the guys have a little fun with that.
- PART 1: Macro media day thoughts; Some fun with JJ's weird injury report
JJ Redick said two players were somewhat limited in the first day of training camp. Anthony makes a couple jokes about it and the guys do some digging to find out if the jokes were true.
- Dialed in 🔒 @BMO_US | Lakers Training Camp
- PART 2: Media day bingo results (cont'd); Kevon Looney's potential value
Anthony continues rolling through his and Harrison's predictions for media day, this time regarding Kevon's Looney's role with the team and the reports they expect to hear about him from training camp. Anthony also offers up what he's heard about Allie Clifton's role with Spectrum this year.
- PART 3: Do you believe JJ Redick when he talks about meritocratic minutes dispersal?
Here's the thing: There honestly isn't a such thing as a pure meritocracy at this point. So with that in mind, do you believe JJ Redick when he says minutes will go to those who earn them? Anthony makes the case for this specific team.
- Kessler talks up retooled Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense
New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season.
- Setting the tone. @BMO_US | 💜💛
- Lakers Training Camp Notebook: Redick excited about competition in training camp
LOS ANGELES — The Luka Dončić era is officially underway as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday. Following an offseason of roster overhaul — nine new players joined the team this summer — the competition for a spot in the starting lineup is alive and well.
- Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić are leading the Lakers into a new era
The hole left by LeBron James’ departure is a wide-stretching one within the Lakers. On the court, the team will have to replace roughly 20 points, six rebounds and five assists per game along with the intangible impact he had on a nightly basis.
- 'This is a meritocracy': Lakers open training camp with mandate of competition
Coach JJ Redick expects training camp to be a proving ground for players who want start and be part of the rotation. The first practice proved that to be true.
- Bronny James just pointed out why Lakers could be a regular-season machine
Bronny James made some great points about the Los Angeles Lakers during Media Day, including a remark about one of LA's exciting strengths.
- Walker Kessler Fired Up By JJ Redick’s Speech Before Lakers First Practice
The new members of the Los Angeles Lakers got their first taste of the fire and passion that head coach JJ Redick brings to the table. The organization brought in a lot of new faces such as Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili and their first practice with the team apparently…
- One Offseason Addition Will Revamp Lakers Perimeter Defense
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers held their 2026-27 media day in El Segundo. This was our first opportunity to see the new iteration of the Lakers in Purple and Gold.
- Lakers should start Ziaire Williams after eye-opening Media Day comments on versatility
Ziaire Williams made his case at media day for being the well-rounded wing LA needs in their starting lineup.
- Will Walker Kessler Be a Game-Changer Defensively? His Teammates Say Yes...
- JJ Redick Lays Out 3 Goals For Lakers Training Camp
Training camp has officially gotten underway as the Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice on Tuesday. Head coach JJ Redick is entering his third season at the helm and will look to continue to build off his first two years as he led the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons and Pacific…
- Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge
Former Laker J.R. Smith was arrested Tuesday in Texas on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member. No bond had been set, according to jail booking records.
- Bronny James is motivated to prove himself this season
Despite still not fully cracking the rotation, Bronny James showcased strides in his second NBA season a year ago. He shot 38.6 percent from deep (28.1 percent in 2024-25) and 43.1 percent on 2-pointers (34.3 percent in 2024-25) while continuing to flash some impressive feel, on-ball defense and…
- Lakers can rest assured Sandro Mamukelashvili is still hungry after his payday
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day revealed just how much more Sandro Mamukelashvili still wants to achieve in his NBA career.
- Walker Kessler says he feels ‘110%’ healthy heading into season
Through five games last year, Walker Kessler was off to the best start of his career as he averaged 14.4 points (78.6 percent true shooting), 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks.
- Battle of the Wings
Training camp begins on Monday, and with Luka, Austin, and Kessler being the only players locked into a role, the battle for which wings will flank them has begun.
- Austin Reaves is focused on his body after years of playing with LeBron James
Last year, Austin Reaves enjoyed a career-best campaign, averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. But a pair of separate injuries interrupted his season.
- Matisse Thybulle's mentorship can help Cameron Carr earn his Lakers role quickly
Cameron Carr told everyone at Los Angeles Lakers Media Day he can turn to Matisse Thybulle for the defensive advice that will make him an immediate contributor.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili Not Getting Comfortable Despite Signing Lucrative Contract With Lakers
One of the biggest moves the Los Angeles Lakers made during their offseason flurry of new additions was poaching forward-center Sandro Mamukelashvili from the Toronto Raptors.
- Bronny James' Lakers development gets needed help from JJ Redick's rest comments
JJ Redick comments on resting his key players when he can has reopened the door for a strong Bronny James developmental season in 2026-27.
- Bronny James Looking To Make Name For Himself With LeBron No Longer On Lakers
Losing a player the caliber of LeBron James, who had been the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers for eight years, makes for a lot of changes. But one that is very intriguing is what it means for his son Bronny James, who remained with the team and is now entering his third NBA season. […]
- Hot mic catches Sacramento Kings reporters calling Ben Simmons 'cringe' and Zach LaVine 'hella fine'
A livestream of the Sacramento Kings' media day caught reporters making personal remarks about guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine between interviews.
- The Lakers are ready to open up the offense this season
LOS ANGELES — Media Day arrived on Monday for the Lakers with nine fresh new faces taking the podium. No longer with LeBron James, the two leaders of the ball club, Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić, sat down first in a buzzing UCLA Health and Training Center.
- Lakers better hope Adou Thiero can back up his development claims from Media Day
Adou Thiero is seeing the game slow down for him. The Los Angeles Lakers should be begging for that to prove true on the court.
- Lakers Media Day: Quentin Grimes Looking To Earning Starting Spot
Last week when discussing the Los Angeles Lakers’ potential starting lineup, head coach JJ Redick made it clear that there were two spots up for grabs alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
- Jake LaRavia laid out his blueprint for redemption at Lakers Media Day
The Los Angeles Lakers forward illustrated a great understanding of what he needs to secure playing time in 2026-27.
- Lakers Media Day: Luka Doncic Healthy With No Restrictions Going Into Training Camp
Despite having one of the best seasons of his career so far, last year did not end the way Luka Doncic would have wanted as a Grade 2 left hamstring strain kept him out for the end of the regular season as well as the Los Angeles Lakers’ entire postseason run. This offseason the Lakers’ […]
- Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list includes Randle, Castle, Reaves
Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.
- This Day In Lakers History: 2008-09 Championship Team’s Media Day
Every year around this time, NBA teams report to training camp with one collective goal in mind and that's winning the championship...
- How a healthy and motivated Walker Kessler could transform the Lakers' defense
Walker Kessler, the Lakers' big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.
- Swanson: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability
The Lakers can't afford for Austin Reaves to only play in 51 games like he did last season and expect to challenge the top teams in the Western Conference.
- Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off 2026-27 With Confidence and Purpose
Monday, September 28
- Lakers Media Day Reaction: New Defensive System, Offensive Changes, Starting Lineup & More
Jovan Buha reacts to Los Angeles Lakers Media Day. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: YouTube memberships are live!
- FULL: Lakers, NBA Media Days DELIVER
Anthony enjoyed what he heard from the Lakers at their media day. He laughed really hard at some of the other teams out there as well.
- PART 1: Lakers Media Day continues Redick, Pelinka presser vibes
Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick sent a pretty clear message at their presser last week that the Lakers followed up with at media day Monday afternoon. Anthony breaks it all down and explains why it matters.
- PART 2: Funniest moments from Lakers, NBA Media Days
Anthony explains what he'll be watching for in this first week of training camp, then runs through his favorite moments from the Lakers, Clippers and Sixers training camps. He wraps with a question from the live audience.
- Season can’t start soon enough 🔒