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Wednesday, September 23
- Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter dies
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' public address announcer since the Showtime era, has died. He retired in June following a stroke.
- Lakers announce passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter
The Lakers announced late Wednesday that Lawrence Tanter, the team's public address announcer for 43 years at Staples Center and Crypto.com Arena, has passed away.
- Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' public address announcer for 43 years, has died at 76, the team announced.
- Legendary Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Passes Away
The Lakers announced that longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76 after 43 years as the voice of Lakers games at the arena.
- Lawrence Tanter, forever in our hearts as a member of the Lakers family 💜
- Rockets Notes: Smart, Durant, VanVleet, Sengun
Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle, Texas native Marcus Smart wanted to play closer to home and was displeased with the Lakers' pre-free agency offer, which he called "disrespectful."
- FULL: Lakers broadcast tweaks; JJ/Rob presser preview; Lonzo pseudo retirement; Q&A
Anthony Irwin's episode discusses changes to the Lakers broadcast, previews the JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka joint press conference, touches on Lonzo Ball news, and closes with a Q&A.
- PART 1: Lakers broadcast changes, explained
Anthony Irwin says his earlier reporting on Lakers broadcast changes has been officially confirmed, and walks through how games will look and sound different while sharing his thoughts on the moves.
- PART 2: JJ/Rob presser preview; Lonzo Ball career look-back; Q&A
Anthony Irwin previews what he'll watch for at JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka's Thursday press conference, revisits Lonzo Ball's career and retirement clarification, and answers listener questions.
- Foot on the gas
- Marcus Smart: Lakers’ Offer In Free Agency Was ‘Disrespectful’
Marcus Smart said the Lakers' free agency offer to him was 'disrespectful.' He is among several key players from last season, along with LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard, no longer with the team.
- Can Austin Reaves be who the Lakers think he is?
Silver Screen and Roll's Lakers season preview series asks whether Austin Reaves can be the player the team believes he is, following last season's convergence for him and the club.
- Austin Reaves' 23-spot NBA Rank jump reaffirms Lakers' gamble on his potential
A Lakers blog argues that Austin Reaves' 23-spot jump in ESPN's NBA Rank series vindicates the Lakers' decision to pay him top dollar.
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- Alperen Sengun Believes Rockets Outplayed Lakers In Playoffs But Lacked Experience
Alperen Sengun said Houston outplayed the Lakers in their first-round playoff series but lacked experience. The Lakers won the series without Luka Doncic and with Austin Reaves out for most of it.
- The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot
Pete and Darius continue their player season previews, discussing how holdover forwards Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Adou Thiero fit on the remade roster, their best-case roles and paths to playing time.
- Spectrum SportsNet Announces Changes & Additions To Lakers Broadcast Team For 2026-27 Season
Spectrum SportsNet revealed its broadcast and programming schedule for the 2026-27 Lakers season, including changes and additions to the broadcast team, with Stu Lantz entering his 41st season.
- BONUS! NBA TOP 100 Rankings: 21-30 (With Andy Kamenetzky)! LeBron, Flagg, and Jalen(s)!
- Spectrum SportsNet announces broadcast team for 2026-27 season
Spectrum SportsNet announced its broadcast team for the 2026-27 Lakers season, including the return of Billy Macdonald and Stu Lantz, who missed the back end of last season.
- Lakers Video: Cameron Carr Throws Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game
Lakers rookie Cameron Carr threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers' annual Lakers Night, an event he was originally scheduled to do alongside Walker Kessler.
- Lonzo Ball having to defend himself from rumors is a brutal low for ex-Lakers guard
A blog post notes former Lakers guard Lonzo Ball denied rumors that he is retiring.
- Tune in for the start of season press conference with JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka. 💻: Lakers YouTube 🕰️: Tomorrow, 1:00PM PT
- Alperen Şengün feels the Rockets beat the Lakers in ‘every stat’ in the playoffs
Alperen Sengun claimed Houston outperformed the Lakers statistically in their six-game playoff series, which the Lakers won amid heavy injuries on both sides, including absences for Luka Doncic, Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant and Austin Reaves.
- Bulls hope Peter Suder will be the undrafted gem the Lakers overlooked
A blog post notes the Chicago Bulls are giving undrafted player Peter Suder a chance to prove the Lakers wrong for passing on him.
- Here’s a look at the Lakers’ roster heading into the 2026-27 preseason
A roster review notes the Lakers re-signed only Austin Reaves among their free agents and remade the roster around Luka Doncic, including trading draft picks for center Walker Kessler and using cap space.
- ESPN NBA Rank: Austin Reaves Lands At No. 37
ESPN's NBA Rank places Austin Reaves at No. 37, with the piece noting the Lakers signed him to a four-year, $185 million deal in free agency and that he must continue his ascension as a max player.
- Timberwolves' best case for being better than the Lakers doesn't hold up
Lake Show Life contends that Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball don't give Minnesota the decisive edge over the Lakers.
- Matt Barnes Recalls His Vantage Point Of Famous Kobe Bryant Incident
Lakers Nation recounts Matt Barnes sharing his perspective on the well-known 2010 incident when he faked a pass in Kobe Bryant's face during a game against the Magic.
- Ranking the Lakers' 3 worst offseason moves ahead of Media Day
A blog piece ranks what it considers the Lakers' three worst offseason transactions ahead of Media Day, with Kevon Looney topping the list.
- Does Austin Reaves Have More Pressure on Him This Season Than Any Other Laker?
- Is Walker Kessler a Top 75 Player in the NBA? ESPN Thinks Yes.
Tuesday, September 22
- Sparks fall to Aces in penultimate game of season
The Sparks fell on the road to the defending champion Aces 89-79, never leading after the opening minutes.
- Great pitch, Cam 🫡
- 5 Questions That Will Define The Lakers’ Season
In a podcast episode, Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions facing the Lakers entering the 2026-27 season, including who starts fifth and Austin Reaves' role.
- FULL: Kessler v Duren; Media Day Bingo; SB Nation Q&A
Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen discuss a hypothetical on how the Lakers could have handled the center position, play a media day bingo game, and answer fan questions from the SB Nation app.
- PART 1: Kessler v Duren hypothetical; Media Day Bingo
Anthony Irwin and Harrison discuss a hypothetical comparing Walker Kessler's situation to Jalen Duren's with the Pistons, asking whether the Lakers could have played it differently, then do their annual Media Day Bingo segment.
- PART 2: Media Day Bingo cont'd; Is JJ Redick already a top-10 Lakers coach?
Anthony Irwin and Harrison finish their media day predictions and answer listener questions, including whether JJ Redick already ranks as a top-10 Lakers coach.
- Reps on reps for Ziaire and Quentin 💪
- Lakers Reportedly Viewed Getting Draft Capital Back For Deandre Ayton As ‘Pleasant Surprise’
A report indicates the Lakers considered getting draft capital back in the deal sending Deandre Ayton to Washington a pleasant surprise, a smaller move amid an offseason that overhauled most of the roster.
- The Mavericks already taught the Lakers that less is more with Luka Doncic
A Lake Show Life column contends the Mavericks' most successful stretch came when they asked the least of Luka Doncic, and the Lakers should follow that model.
- Hawks trading for Dorian Finney-Smith robs Lakers of the reunion they needed
Dorian Finney-Smith has been traded to the Hawks, officially ruling out a reunion with the Lakers. Los Angeles will have to look elsewhere for wing help.
- Walker Kessler's top-75 ranking reaffirms why Lakers were happy to take the risk
Lake Show Life argues that ESPN's top-75 ranking of Walker Kessler supports the Lakers' decision to acquire him and eases concerns about him.
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- The Importance of Mamu
Pete and Darius break down Mamukelashvili's offensive dynamism, fit alongside Luka Dončić, two-big lineups, starting versus bench role, and his defensive challenges.
- ESPN NBA Rank: Walker Kessler Comes In At No. 73
ESPN's NBA Rank placed Lakers center Walker Kessler at No. 73. The post notes Los Angeles acquired him for two first-round picks and two pick swaps this summer and signed him to a four-year, $130 million deal.
- Helping Luka Doncic thrive on defense starts with who the Lakers put around him
A Lake Show Life piece contends that surrounding Luka Doncic with the right personnel will bring out his best defensive version.
- Lakers Notes: Starting Five, Kushner, Iger, Walter, Cerda
A Lakers notes roundup relays Jovan Buha's view that free agent addition Quentin Grimes is a lock for a starting spot alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
- Mark Walter is now facing a class action lawsuit amidst his federal investigation
Mark Walter, who agreed to buy majority control of the Lakers in June 2025, is the subject of a class-action lawsuit alleging insurance companies he owns hid an ongoing federal investigation. Adam Silver said last week the league found no red flags in vetting Walter.
- Lakers Announce Release Of Official Franchise History Book With TASCHEN
The Lakers announced a collaboration with publisher TASCHEN on "Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold," a 528-page authorized franchise history spanning seven decades.
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