19+ hour, 55+ min ago   (411+ words) It felt like a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers to retain Marcus Smart this offseason, especially after his first-round postseason performance. LeBron James and Smart were two critical reasons as to why L.A. upset the Houston Rockets while missing Luka…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (420+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers experienced major roster turnover this offseason as they look to better cater to the needs of star Luka Doncic. That naturally led to the departure of numerous players, one being former two-way guard Nick Smith Jr....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (326+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers announced a full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming 2026-27 season. With Lon Rosen taking over a president of business operations, the Lakers have attempted to model their organization after the L.A. Dodgers, even…...

4+ day, 35+ min ago   (330+ words) That time away from basketball seems to have energized Kessler, as he spoke about what having to sit out did for him mentally, and he is now ready to play winning basketball for the Lakers, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (313+ words) There haven’t been a ton of details to come out from the Los Angeles Lakers’ team bonding trip to Slovenia hosted by superstar Luka Doncic. Some basic activities that the team took part in are known, but other than that…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (256+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a statue for legendary head coach Phil Jackson, which will be unveiled on April 9, 2027, outside of the Crypto.com Arena ahead of their contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jackson is widely considered to be…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (484+ words) Matthew Valento graduated from Boise State University with a major in integrated media and strategic communications and a minor in journalism. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California and played basketball at Saugus High School. Along with writing for LakersNation....

1+ week, 17+ min ago   (267+ words) Mamukelashvili received a four-year, $52 million contract from the Lakers in the offseason after a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the Toronto Raptors. He brings shooting, passing, IQ, some athleticism and positive help defense in a stretch big role. And the Georgian big…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (397+ words) The new-look Los Angeles Lakers take the court for the first time when the NBA season begins next month. However, they have already gotten work in together as they try to exceed relatively low expectations. Luka Doncic, the unquestioned leader…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (346+ words) The start of training camp is nearly here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their preparation for the 2026-27 season. L.A. retooled its roster around star Luka Doncic and at the forefront was bringing in a cornerstone center in Walker…...