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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) celebrates his three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Must Make an Impact for the Lakers

Sandro Mamukelashvili, otherwise known as “Mamu,” has proven to be a solid NBA rotation player after grinding the last five seasons in the...

July 21, 2026
Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reach for the ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NBA Players Leaving Money on the Table Has Become a Valuable Weapon

Austin Reaves‘ decision to leave roughly $5 million on the table by agreeing to a team-friendly contract extension has become another example of...

July 17, 2026
Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) comes off the court after warming up before the start of the game against the Boston Celtics during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Can Quentin Grimes Become a 6MOTY Candidate with Lakers?

After a revamp of their roster, the 7-foot-2 Walker Kessler headlines the incoming Los Angeles Lakers. However, Quentin Grimes might be LA’s X-factor...

July 14, 2026
Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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LeBron James’ LA Era Is Over, Which Is Good for Lakers’ Future

The LeBron James era has come to an end for the Lakers. After eight seasons in Los Angeles, including a championship in 2020,...

June 30, 2026
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after game six of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Where Does Knicks-Spurs Land? — Ranking the Last 10 NBA Finals

It’s been 16 days since Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five...

June 29, 2026
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Which Guard, Wing and Center Should Lakers Target in NBA Draft?

The 2026 NBA Draft is littered with talent from top to bottom. Even though the Lakers do not find themselves in the lottery,...

June 16, 2026
Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) talks to Head Coach JJ Redick against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles Lakers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers had quite the season. From LeBron James missing the first 14 games due to a right-sided sciatica injury to...

June 10, 2026
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Raj Chipalu Became One of Lakers’ Fastest-Rising Media Voices

I’m scrolling through social media one day when I come across a clip of Brian Windhorst on Jason Timpf’s podcast Hoops Tonight. Anytime...

June 9, 2026
Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) talks with guard Marcus Smart (36) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Lakers’ Solutions to Defeating Thunder Are Hidden in Plain Sight

After defeating Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets 4-2, the Los Angeles Lakers are rewarded with an opportunity to avenge their four regular-season...

May 5, 2026
Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring a game winning shot during overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Are Fulfilling Lakers’ Expectations

Here comes the Los Angeles Lakers. Don’t look now, but the Lakers are playing some incredible basketball. Not only that, but they also...

March 19, 2026
Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers’ Ceiling Is Not Very High, Even When Healthy

For the first time all season, the Lakers have an empty injury report and fans are excited. Many will look at the 15–4...

February 20, 2026
Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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How Would the Nuggets Fare Against Potential First-Round Opponents?

The All-Star Break is nearly upon us, which means the season is almost two-thirds complete. As such, the standings and the playoff bracket...

February 11, 2026
Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots a jump shot during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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What If the Blazers Trade Robert Williams to Lakers for Rui Hachimura?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The second one...

January 20, 2026
Dec 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Lakers Need to Fix Their Defense Quickly

Even though the holiday season has the streets of Los Angeles filled with cheer, Luka Dončić and the Lakers are hitting the midseason...

January 1, 2026