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August 13, 2026
Lakers again have most nationally televised games on their schedule
The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.
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August 12, 2026
Lakers begin NBA Cup play at Warriors on Oct. 30
The in-season tournament feature six groups of five teams. The Lakers and Warriors are grouped with the Trail Blazers, Kings and Spurs.
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August 12, 2026
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Lakers from Mark Walter's ownership group for $12.5 billion
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger were were eyeing an NBA expansion team bid in Las Vegas but pivoted to buying the Lakers from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team last year.
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August 7, 2026
So you didn't get a 2028 Olympic ticket time slot? There's still hope
Fans who did not get a time slot to buy 2028 Olympics could still get opportunities to purchase tickets in 2027.
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August 3, 2026
How the World Cup became 'a great dry run' for the 2028 L.A. Olympics
The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.
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July 29, 2026
Q&A: Everything you need to know about the second LA28 Olympics ticket drop
Do you want to buy LA28 Olympics tickets? The Los Angeles Times answers top questions as the second sales window opens on Wednesday, July 29.
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July 28, 2026
LA28 and Rams to give free Olympic tickets to local nonprofits
LA28 and the Rams hand out the first of several Olympic ticket donations giving 1,000 free tickets to 10 local organizations to help children attend the Games.
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July 21, 2026
Lakers release preseason schedule; opener is Oct. 5
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July 10, 2026
'I want to have fun with it.' Katelyn Ohashi chasing joyful L.A. Olympic dream at 29
Former UCLA viral gymnastics sensation Katelyn Ohashi is having fun in her comeback to the sport as she pursues her dream to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.
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July 7, 2026
Adou Thiero sidelined by wrist injury before Lakers win summer league game with Spurs
Lakers second-year forward Adou Thiero missed the California Classic summer league finale Monday with a right wrist injury.
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July 5, 2026
Lakers' Adou Thiero hoping to learn and lead with Cameron Carr this summer
Adou Thiero is embracing a leadership role playing alongside rookie Cameron Carr for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League, but he hopes it will also be a learning experience.
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July 4, 2026
Cameron Carr makes a strong first impression in Lakers' summer league opener
In his unofficial NBA debut, Cameron Carr finishes with 19 points and five three-pointers in the Lakers' summer league loss to Golden State.
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July 3, 2026
First-round pick Cameron Carr signs Lakers rookie contract
Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his Lakers rookie contract.
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July 2, 2026
Lakers announce summer league schedule, roster
First-round draft pick Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero highlight the Lakers summer league roster.
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July 1, 2026
Lakers reload with Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes
The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.
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July 1, 2026
News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?
A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.
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July 1, 2026
Luke Kennard leaves Lakers for two-year deal with Phoenix Suns
Guard Luke Kennard, who was with the Lakers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns.
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June 30, 2026
LeBron James will play next season, just not with the Lakers
LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but the 41-year-old informed the Lakers that he is moving on from the team.
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June 25, 2026
Clippers select forward Baba Miller in second round of NBA draft
With their first second-round pick, the Clippers chose Spanish forward Baba Miller with the 36th overall selection in the NBA draft
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June 24, 2026
NBA draft: Clippers select Keaton Wagler at No. 5; AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1
The top four picks in the 2026 NBA draft go as expected before the Clippers take playmaking Illinois guard Keaton Wagler at No. 5
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June 21, 2026
Why this loaded NBA draft could hinge on what the Clippers do with the No. 5 pick
The first four picks in the 2026 NBA draft appear certain, but what the Clippers do at No. 5 with a wave of guards expected to chosen next is key to the first round.
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June 15, 2026
How to volunteer for the 2028 L.A. Olympics: Applications open in July
Here's everything you need to know to apply to work as a volunteer during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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June 13, 2026
After false starts, L.A. Grand Prix brings track back for Olympic preview
This weekend's two-day meet serves as an important check point for track and field's hope to break out of the four-year popularity cycle.
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June 10, 2026
LA28 releases details on second Olympics ticket sales drop
Before the second Olympic ticket drop officially begins Aug. 10, LA28 announced Wednesday there will be a presale for Visa cardholders from July 29-31.
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June 4, 2026
LA28 chair Casey Wasserman says he will not resign over Epstein fallout
Casey Wasserman says he will not resign from his role as chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee despite his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.
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May 29, 2026
Luka Doncic invests in purchase of Italian basketball team with eye on NBA Europe
The Lakers' star is part of an investment group that buys Vanoli Cremona with intent to move the club to Rome and prepare for NBA Europe expansion.
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May 27, 2026
Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations
More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.
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May 25, 2026
Lakers hire former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas amid front office expansion
The Lakers made their first hire as they expand their front office this offseason, selecting Rohan Ramadas to be an assistant general manager.
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