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Sunday, September 27
- 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.
- Bronny James has edge over Dalton Knecht for Lakers' final roster spot entering camp
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers have too many guaranteed contracts and that Bronny James has the edge over Dalton Knecht to make the regular season roster.
- 5 questions facing the Lakers ahead of training camp
A preview piece laying out five questions for the Lakers as training camp opens, noting JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka held a joint press conference addressing the Luka Doncic era.
- Lakers News: JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Valuing Continuity Moving Forward
Lakers Nation reports that Rob Pelinka, historically focused on flexibility, gave four-year contracts to Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler and Sandro Mamukelashvili to prioritize continuity around Luka Doncic.
- Lakers could rescue Julius Randle from Brooklyn, but it's an uphill climb
Lake Show Life speculates the Lakers could trade for former Laker Julius Randle from Brooklyn but notes LA lacks strong trade assets to make it happen.
- Ziaire Williams has shot to become the Lakers' PJ Washington thanks to Luka Doncic
A Lake Show Life piece suggests the Lakers won't need to trade for PJ Washington if Luka Doncic helps Ziaire Williams make a similar leap.
- JJ Redick Likes Versatility Sandro Mamukelashvili Will Bring To Lakers
The Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, signing big man Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million deal. JJ Redick has spoken about the versatility Mamukelashvili brings to the team.
- Quentin Grimes is holding Lakers hostage even if he plays poorly in 2026-27
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers are betting on Grimes delivering a strong two-way season and have no fallback if he doesn't.
- Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic
A Lake Show Life piece contends the Lakers should play Austin Reaves alongside Quentin Grimes to help the team finish with an above-average defense.
- Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Embrace Championship Expectations Surrounding Lakers
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick are said to accept championship expectations after building a younger, deeper roster around Luka Doncic following last season's second-round exit.
- 1 Reason Walker Kessler and every other newcomer will thrive on the Lakers
A Lake Show Life piece contends that Walker Kessler and the Lakers' other offseason additions will succeed in a roster revamped around Luka Doncic.
- Lakers News: Draymond Green Calls Out ‘Ridiculous’ Bronny James Haters
An article relays Draymond Green calling criticism of Bronny James 'ridiculous,' noting Bronny has been under a microscope since being drafted by the Lakers in 2024.
- JJ Redick: Lakers Are Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves’ Team Now
Head coach JJ Redick has told the team that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are the unquestioned leaders after the Lakers moved on from LeBron James and Marcus Smart while prioritizing youth this offseason.
- Luka Doncic has the secret sauce Austin Reaves needs to shed playoff dropper label
A Lakers blog piece contends Austin Reaves' role in the offense is easier with Luka Doncic around, which could help him shed a playoff underperformer label.
- Five storylines to follow as Lakers open training camp this week
A Los Angeles Times preview outlines five storylines as the Lakers open training camp, noting the team enters its Luka Doncic-led era with more than half the roster new.
Saturday, September 26
- JJ Redick May Have Revealed Lakers X Factors
A Lakers fan publication discusses what JJ Redick may have hinted about the team's X factors following a media availability with Rob Pelinka and Redick.
- Rob Pelinka says front office has had meetings with Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
At Media Day, Rob Pelinka said the basketball operations staff has held meetings with Bob Iger and Josh Kushner amid the franchise's ongoing sale.
- Luka Doncic's path to best player in the world status is surprisingly simple
A Lake Show Life piece contends Luka Doncic isn't yet the undisputed best player in the NBA but has a simple path to claiming that status within the next year.
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- Luka Doncic has no more excuses on defense as Lakers’ lineup comes into focus
A Lake Show Life column says the Lakers need more defensive effort from Luka Doncic, arguing the offseason roster overhaul leaves him no excuses.
- Rob Pelinka Doesn’t Rule Out Trade To Get Lakers Roster Down To 15 Players
The Lakers carry 16 guaranteed contracts and must get to 15 before Opening Night against Golden State, and Rob Pelinka did not rule out making a trade to do it.
- LeBron James, Rob Pelinka closed the book on an era of Lakers basketball
A Silver Screen and Roll piece reflects on LeBron James' departure ending his eight-year Lakers tenure, noting Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's press conference briefly acknowledged the past while focusing on the future.
- Argument for Lakers starting Sandro Mamukelashvili will surely divide fans
A Lake Show Life column weighs the pros and cons of the Lakers starting Sandro Mamukelashvili, concluding the case for it is slightly more appealing.
- Lakers have massive hole behind Walker Kessler that needs addressed
A Lakers blog argues that while the team landed the center Luka Doncic wanted in Walker Kessler, the roster is extremely thin behind him.
- Lakers Rumors: Drew Timme Signing Training Camp Contract With Timberwolves
Former Lakers two-way player Drew Timme is reported to be signing a training camp contract with Minnesota, after averaging 3.4 points in 27 games with Los Angeles last season.
- Lakers shamelessly copying Mavericks' blueprint could lead to title run
A Lake Show Life piece contends the current Lakers were constructed with the 2024 Dallas Mavericks blueprint in mind and wonders where it leads.
- Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol & More Lakers Tributes To Lawrence Tanter
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' public address announcer for more than 40 years, has died. Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol and others shared tributes following the announcement.
- Lakers must finally play the long game to achieve JJ Redick's goal of contending
A Lake Show Life column says JJ Redick believes the Lakers will be a championship-level team in 2026-27 and argues the team must commit to a long-game approach to get there.
- Rob Pelinka Had Introductory Meeting With New Lakers Owners Josh Kushner And Bob Iger
Rob Pelinka had an introductory meeting with new Lakers owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger after Mark Walter sold his majority shares of the franchise. The post notes the organization has gone through significant changes this offseason.
- The Lakers will have a new defensive identity this season
At Thursday's season-opening press conference, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick discussed roster construction, saying they targeted players fitting alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, including a new big-man anchor and younger athletes.
- Lakers fans doubting Austin Reaves after latest extension are forgetting his history
A Lakers blog argues that fans skeptical of Austin Reaves' $184.7 million extension are ignoring his track record of improvement.
- JJ Redick: Cameron Carr Will Have Opportunities To Play For Lakers This Season
Lakers coach JJ Redick indicated that rookie wing Cameron Carr will have opportunities to play for the Lakers this season, per the report on the team's young talent.
- Rob Pelinka: Lakers Have ‘World’s Greatest Offensive Player’ In Luka Doncic
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka praised Luka Doncic as the world's greatest offensive player, with the article noting the Lakers acquired him from Dallas in February 2025 and were initially not equipped to support him in a title push.
- 3 New Lakers who will benefit most from playing with Luka Doncic
A Lake Show Life piece argues Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle will benefit most from sharing the court with Luka Doncic this season.
- Lakers Q&A: Luka’s Slovenia Vlog, Starting Competition, Media Day & More
A Q&A podcast episode in which Jovan Buha discusses Luka Doncic's Slovenia vlog, the starting lineup competition, Media Day and other listener questions.
Friday, September 25
- Lakers Notes: Redick, Starters, Luka, Slovenia, Trade Targets
Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, coach JJ Redick said at a Thursday press conference that this is the first time in his three years that the roster's pieces fit together. Rob Pelinka also spoke at the same press conference.
- Luka Doncic crashing the MVP party is a real possibility despite early skeptics
A Lake Show Life piece contends Luka Doncic is a real MVP candidate despite a seemingly predetermined top three.
- How the Lakers are already using a cap mechanism to build out their G League roster
The Lakers signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. to Exhibit 10 contracts, waiving Watson a day later, as a way to build out their G League roster before training camp.
- JJ Redick Praises ‘Unbelievable Development’ From Adou Thiero
Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted 'unbelievable development' from Adou Thiero as the team leans on added wing depth after a busy offseason. The roster's biggest remaining question is a go-to wing defender.
- Pelinka & Redick Press Conference Starts 26-27 Season
Pete and Darius discuss Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's press conference ahead of training camp, covering team depth, offseason goals, Walker Kessler's defensive impact and the competition for two open starting spots.
- Lakers' Walker Kessler pursuit was fueled by a refreshing dose of front office logic
A Lake Show Life column argues the Lakers showed sound front office priorities by going all-in on center Walker Kessler.
- Rob Pelinka Compares Upcoming Lakers Season To ‘The Odyssey’
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, known for colorful press conference comparisons, likened the upcoming season to 'The Odyssey' as the team enters a year with many new pieces.
- HOOK: Rob, JJ bring the vibes; preseason expectations; Austin/Luka as leaders; RIP LT; Q&A
Anthony Irwin and Pete discuss JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka's press conference, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as team leaders, and what they hope to see in training camp.
- PART 1: Pete also noticed the significant vibes shift
Anthony Irwin and Pete discuss noticing a shift in vibes, saying Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick seemed lighter, and share their thoughts on why.
- PART 2: How will Luka, Austin handle being leaders? Walker Kessler must step up
Anthony and Pete discussed how Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will handle leadership duties, noting Reaves has been vocal, and argued Walker Kessler must fill the defensive void.
- Leader in the gym.
- PART 3: Pete, Anthony completely disagree about Pelinka tempering expectations
Anthony and Pete disagree over whether Rob Pelinka was tempering or welcoming expectations in his presser, discussing their own definitions of success for the Lakers. They also honor Lawrence Tanter.