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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
Lakers Beat Reporter Raj Chipalu and His Mom
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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
Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Utah Jazz guard/forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) during the first quarter at Delta Center.
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The Lakers Aren’t Championship Contenders

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0.5 games behind the third seed and one game behind the second seed in a stacked Western Conference,...

December 20, 2025
Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) defends a pass by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Which Lakers Role Players Need to Step Up or Be Traded?

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start — there’s no denying that. They’re 15-4, in sole possession of second in...

December 1, 2025
Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum.
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Deandre Ayton Has Solved the Lakers’ Long-Term Center Problem

For many years, the Los Angeles Lakers could never find their starting center. During Anthony Davis‘ tenure, he preferred playing the four, leaving...

November 26, 2025