Recap: Luka Doncic & Lakers Dominate Warriors On Opening Night
A new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball kicked off on Wednesday night when they hosted the Golden State Warriors in the 2026-27 regular season opener at Crypto.com Arena. And if the first game was any indication, it should be a fun season ahead for the Lakers.
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Walker Kessler delivers perfect Lakers debut: ‘Contrary to my name, I run a lot’
Kessler was a strong complement to Luka Dončić, making all 12 of his field goal attempts while scoring 26 points in the Lakers win.
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Report: Bronny James was limited by quad injury during Lakers preseason
A newly reported injury adds another factor to the evaluation of Bronny James’ difficult preseason. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Wednesday that James sustained a quad contusion shortly before training camp and had been limited by it.
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Lakers Get Bad News on Key Guard Before Warriors Opener
The Lakers received an unwelcome injury update hours before facing the Warriors, leaving JJ Redick with an unexpected backcourt decision.
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Luka Doncic Hopes To Finish Career With Lakers
Luka Doncic unexpectedly found himself in a new home when he was dealt from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history back in Feb. 2025.
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Luka Dončić trash-talks Yaxel Lendeborg, hits half-court shot to end first half
The Lakers star made a 49-foot shot off the glass right before halftime, 21 seconds after the Warriors’ rookie picked up a technical foul.
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JJ Redick says Collin Sexton did not suffer setback, collaborative decision not to play vs. Warriors
In theory, Collin Sexton is a Laker. Fans are still waiting for his debut after he was sidelined for the entirety of the preseason.
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How the Lakers’ schedule could help them early in the season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Between a maddening lack of available bodies and a shortened preseason — and a questionable approach to it — the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t exactly entering the new year with the amount of reps and on-court chemistry most expected or wanted.
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Draymond Green Reveals His MVP Pick This Season, Says Luka Doncic And Jayson Tatum Will Never Win
The NBA season has finally begun, and MVP talks have already started after the first slate of games. For now, it’s still entirely too early to draw any final conclusions on the award race, but it hasn’t stopped fans, players, or analysts from making their predictions regardless.
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LA Lakers have already given Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to new signing despite his ‘fresh start’ claim
The Los Angeles Lakers have moved quickly to reassign Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to one of the team’s new stars. Ahead of the start of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers announced their decision to waive former first round pick Dalton Knecht.
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After ‘weird’ season in New Orleans, Kevon Looney eager to be Lakers’ veteran leader
After the 2025-26 season ended, Kevon Looney didn’t realize the next step in his NBA journey would bring him back to a familiar place.
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Lakers Proposed to Trade Bronny James for Athletic Wing to Finalize Roster
The Lakers could have a lot to gain by exploring a Bronny James trade involving G.G. Jackson, who is reportedly available.
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Lakers Concerned With One Area of the Roster Ahead of Season Opener
The Los Angeles Lakers are about to open their NBA season. However, they still have concerns about one major spot on the roster.
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Lakers Could Cut Ties With Bronny James For Big Man With Luka Doncic Connection
With the Lakers named a landing spot for big man target and ex-Luka Doncic teammate Dwight Powell, Bronny James could hit the chopping block.
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Luka Dončić sends message to Lakers fans in full-page ad ahead of season
The 27-year-old said "we have a special team" and pledged to give Lakers fans everything he has this season.
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