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Tuesday, September 29
- 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 🔒
- It’s good to be back
- Bronny on LeBron's Lakers exit: 'He's got his own path'
Bronny James said he hasn't spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer but did say he's excited to face him on Christmas.
- Lakers Notes: Grimes, Looney, Bronny, Reaves, Staff
The Lakers revamped their roster this summer after LeBron James and several other key contributors departed and now must find the right pieces to build around the core trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.
- First buckets of the season 🪣
- Vando brought his camcorder to Media Day 😂
- Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers
With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.
- Making the Lakers demands an improvement Jaden Hardy said is coming at Media Day
Jaden Hardy better be telling the truth about his defense if he wants to secure his spot on the Los Angeles Lakers.
- 6 years of AR 🌟🧵
- Bronny James has the right mindset for life without LeBron in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lakers Media Day showed Bronny James was ready and excited to play without LeBron.
- Dawn of a New Lakers Era
Pete and Darius break down the Lakers' 2026 media day, noting a new sense of optimism around a roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, leadership comments and player buy-in to roles.
- The Lakers’ marquee signings are embracing the pressure of playing in LA
A Silver Screen and Roll piece discusses how the Lakers' notable offseason additions are embracing the pressure that comes with playing in Los Angeles.
- Media Day comments show Lakers defenders already know what having Walker Kessler means
A Lakers blog writes that Media Day comments show the team's perimeter defenders are raving about Walker Kessler's rim protection.
- Lakers role for Jarred Vanderbilt starts with a simple fix he noted at Media Day
A Lakers blog post says Jarred Vanderbilt's role this season starts with rediscovering his offensive touch, referencing a point he noted at Media Day.
- Austin Reaves ‘happy to be back’ with Lakers after ‘weird’ contract negotiations
Austin Reaves said he is happy to be back with the Lakers after what he called weird contract negotiations, having signed a four-year, $184 million deal this summer. His 2025-26 salary of $41.2 million places him among the league's 40 highest-paid players.
- Lakers Media Day: Walker Kessler Envisions Catching A Lot Of Lobs From Luka Doncic
At Lakers Media Day, Walker Kessler said he envisions catching plenty of lobs from Luka Doncic after being acquired from the Jazz this summer.
- Injury Updates: Haliburton, Curry, Luka, Beal, Bulls, More
A league-wide injury notes roundup includes Luka Doncic among its subjects, leading with Tyrese Haliburton saying he is "100%" and fully healthy after last season's Achilles rehab.
- Quentin Grimes believes Lakers can shock people this season
Grimes expressed belief the Lakers can shock people after a roster overhaul that saw LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura depart and new additions arrive in free agency.
- Lakers checkin' in 🗣️
- Lakers Media Day: Austin Reaves Focused On Getting Body Ready For This Season
At Lakers Media Day, Austin Reaves, now on a new four-year contract, said he is focused on getting his body ready for the season. He is expected to be the clear second option alongside Luka Doncic.
- Big roster moves for Lakers likely paused for foreseeable future
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers have no path to seismic roster changes between now and next offseason.
- Lakers trade for Walker Kessler will keep looking better if Luka Doncic is right
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers' costly trade for Walker Kessler will look better over time, citing reassurance from Luka Doncic.
- Safe to say, these three are excited to be back 😁
- Luka Dončić says he ‘really wanted’ Walker Kessler
Luka Doncic said he 'really wanted' Walker Kessler, whom the Lakers acquired from the Jazz via sign-and-trade this offseason as their most notable addition.
- Luka Doncic Comfortable Taking Over Leadership Role With Lakers
Lakers Nation reports Luka Doncic is comfortable assuming a leadership role as the Lakers begin a new era without LeBron James, with continuity from Doncic and Austin Reaves alongside many newcomers.
- Lakers Media Day is HERE 🤩
- Collin Sexton likely won't need adjustment period to impact Lakers
Lake Show Life opines that while most of the Lakers' new additions will need an adjustment period, Collin Sexton should be able to make an impact right away.
- Tune into Lakers Media Day NOW 📺:
- Lakers' Walker Kessler won't escape immediate pressure and expectations in LA
A Lakers blog argues that Walker Kessler, after a lucrative offseason, will face immediate pressure and expectations in his new role in Los Angeles.
- Lakers face the same LeBron James challenge after his comments at 76ers Media Day
A Lake Show Life piece argues the Lakers still face the same challenge after LeBron James reiterated his offseason takeaway about the team at 76ers Media Day.
- Lakers-LeBron James relationship narratives have turned into a coping mechanism
A Lake Show Life column contends that portraying the Lakers' relationship with LeBron James as fractured requires some delusion and serves as a coping mechanism.
- How To Watch 2026 Lakers Media Day
A guide to watching the Lakers' annual Media Day, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
- JJ Redick's new starting lineup comments show he has his finger on the Lakers' pulse
A Lake Show Life piece argues that Redick's recent remarks about the starting lineup show he understands what support the team's stars need.
- Jazz should thank Lakers for avoiding a Jalen Duren-like headache with Walker Kessler
A Lake Show Life column claims Walker Kessler was headed toward a qualifying offer situation before the Lakers' trade with Utah, framing the deal as a bailout for the Jazz.
- Stein’s Latest: Powell, Mavericks, Kessler, Irving, Duren
A Marc Stein notes column covering Dwight Powell's official re-signing with Dallas and the team's need to clear a roster spot, with Walker Kessler, Kyrie Irving and Jalen Duren also listed as topics.
- Lakers Sign William Kyle III, Cole Swider To Camp Contracts; Waive Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross
The Lakers signed William Kyle III and Cole Swider to Exhibit 10 contracts, with both expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season, and waived Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross.
- Rob Pelinka Confident In Walker Kessler’s Health & Lakers’ Center Depth
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka voiced confidence in Walker Kessler's health and the team's center depth, though Kevon Looney remains the only other true center on the roster.
- Lakers’ dramatic improvement at center is about more than just Walker Kessler
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers have significantly improved their center position, with Walker Kessler not the only example of the upgrade.
- Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off the Season Truly as Luka Dončić's Team
A Locked On Lakers episode discusses Media Day and argues the Lakers are now clearly Luka Dončić's team, with him as the sole superstar voice setting culture. It references continuity emphasized by Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick at last week's press conference.
Sunday, September 27
- Rob Pelinka says Lakers have added over 15 people to front office, plan to hire more scouts
Speaking to media Thursday, Rob Pelinka said the Lakers have added more than 15 people to their front office this offseason and intend to hire additional scouts.
- Lakers Sign William Kyle III & Cole Swider To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Lakers announced Exhibit 10 contracts for forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider while waiving guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross as part of training camp and G League roster shuffling.
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider.
- Breaking down the battle for two Lakers starting spots
A breakdown of the competition for the Lakers' remaining two starting spots after JJ Redick said at the season-opening press conference that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are his only guaranteed starters.
- Lakers need Cameron Carr to win a rotation spot to keep up with the Spurs
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers need Cameron Carr to win a rotation role to keep pace with the Spurs in the West.