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October 17, 2026
JJ Redick still mulling over Quentin Grimes' role for the Lakers
Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?
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October 14, 2026
Walker Kessler debuts, but Luka Doncic sits during Lakers' preseason loss to Warriors
Walker Kessler makes his Lakers debut and scores 11 points in a loss to the Warriors in a preseason game.
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October 9, 2026
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves show why they click in Lakers' preseason win
The Lakers will lean on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to lead the team this season, and they showed their on-court chemistry in a 114-110 win over the Kings.
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October 4, 2026
Lakers ace defender Matisse Thybulle learning from savants Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
Matisse Thybulle says practice is sure to be tougher than games when he gets pushed by offensive savants Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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October 3, 2026
Bronny James continues to refine his skills and role with the Lakers
The third-year point guard has worked to be a better communicator, facilitator and defender this summer and at training camp.
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September 30, 2026
Lakers' early defensive prowess impresses Austin Reaves, JJ Redick
The veteran guard was quick to mention new wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams along with second-year forward Adou Thiero. The coach points to team's depth.
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September 29, 2026
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers
With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves understand they'll need to take over as leaders for a Lakers team reshaped by nine new players.
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September 24, 2026
Lakers' new era opens with a thanks for the LeBron James era
Rob Pelinka, the president of basketball operations, starts the Thursday media session expressing gratitude to James while acknowledging excitement about the future.
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July 20, 2026
Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal as roster overhaul continues
Matisse Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA's all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career.
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