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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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May 12, 2026
Lakers continue retooling of organization with plans for more hires
Two new assistant general managers will help in scouting and player development plus analytics, while their El Segundo training facility will get upgrades.
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May 10, 2026
'Get the big fella involved': Lakers' Deandre Ayton disappearing against Thunder
Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.
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May 9, 2026
'The task at hand': How Lakers coach JJ Redick stays focused
In his second season at the helm, Redick locks into each phase of the game one at a time. "A little more sane," he says of his approach.
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May 8, 2026
'That's what we need': Austin Reaves bounces back in Lakers' Game 2 loss
After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.
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May 6, 2026
Frustrated Luka Doncic breaks his silence; doctors forecasted he'd miss Thunder series
Hamstring injury could be severe enough to keep him out of action for a few more weeks, and it was obvious in a Game 1 loss to the Thunder that the Lakers miss his playmaking.
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May 6, 2026
Lakers hurting for Luka Doncic as offensive slump continues in Game 1 against Thunder
After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst
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May 3, 2026
An early look at how the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series
The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.
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May 2, 2026
'There's no quit': Lakers' leadership, resilience shines through in series-clinching win
An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.
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April 30, 2026
Marcus Smart says Lakers must 'be willing to run through a wall' in Game 6
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.
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April 30, 2026
Austin Reaves will play for the Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets
The starting guard has been sidelined since April 2 because of a left oblique muscle strain but will now try to help the Lakers clinch the series.
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