The Los Angeles Lakers have a new-look roster from the top down. Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and more were added to the star duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason. However, there were even more moves made along the margins, like the addition of Arthur Kaluma on a two-way contract. Kaluma, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers made a number of additions to their backcourt and wing rotations this offseason and one who is expected to play a major role is Quentin Grimes. Many expect Grimes to start alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and be a primary defender as well as a secondary ball-handler and creator. Grimes […]
The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]
The biggest acquisition the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was executing a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler. The deal cost the Lakers the majority of their draft capital, but the team believes they have found the ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Reaves and Kessler actually […]
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With so much roster overhaul for the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili is in a position to have a great year.
NBALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Co...
Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin...
NBAMatisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Thybulle is coming off his three-year, $33 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers that was originally signed as a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023 that was matched. Luka Doncic was with the Mavericks when Thybulle signed the offer sheet. Thybulle appeared in 30 games last season with the Blazers, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals as one of ...
NBAUpdated 2 months agoSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking to shoot is guarded by De'anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Image...
Maximizing Doncic’s prime is the number one goal for the Lakers and after the departure of LeBron James, it is truly Doncic’s team now.
The next time the Los Angeles Lakers take the court, they will look much different than the last time they did as Rob Pelinka has completely overhauled the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. While a bulk of the Lakers’ offseason work is done, they still have a need at the forward position. Without […]
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The "favorable terms" of the Luka Dončić trade encouraged the Los Angeles Lakers to make an aggressive play for center Walker Kessler, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein.
Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call out Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Steph Curry. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, was asked who are the top-five complainers in basketball and listed Doncic, James and Curry on that list as well as Jaren Jackson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Suns star Dillon Brooks said LeBron James (above) is...
The Lakers star discussed Los Angeles' new-look roster before opening up about his growing passion for golf The post Luka Doncic excited for new Lakers season: “We have a really good team” appeared first on Eurohoops.
This offseason was a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as with LeBron James’ expected departure, they are moving on to a new era building around Luka Doncic. That meant targeting younger players Doncic can grow with for years to come, including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelshvili, Collin Sexton and Ziaire Williams, among […]
One of the marginal additions by the Los Angeles Lakers was to add Collin Sexton on a two-year deal via the room mid-level exception. He now serves as the primary backup ball-handler for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, essentially filling a spot partially left by the absence of LeBron James. James is moving on from […]
The first order of business for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was acquiring a long-term center to pair with star Luka Doncic. Granted, it was came at a hefty price, but general manager Rob Pelinka was able to bring in Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz to fill that need. L.A. gave […]
Los Angeles Lakers'ın yıldızı Luka Doncic, yaz döneminde yapılan kadro hamlelerinden memnun olduğunu söyledi. Sloven süperstar, yeni sezon için heyecanlı olduklarını ifade etti. The post Luka Doncic: “Gerçekten Çok İyi Bir Takımımız Var, Gelecek Sezon İçin Heyecanlıyım” appeared first on Eurohoops.
