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Team Dynamics

Lakers Expect Jaxson Hayes for Opener as Redick Targets Cleaner Lob Connections

Medical tests eased concern over Jaxson Hayes’ wrist heading into the opener.

Marcus Smart Ready for Lakers Opener After Strong Preseason Bounce-Back

Kings Sign Russell Westbrook Ahead of 2025–26 Season

Mavericks Close Preseason With 121-94 Win Over Shorthanded Lakers as Dončić Rests, Flagg Impresses

Dodgers Seize 2-0 NLCS Lead Behind Yamamoto’s Complete Game After Snell’s Gem

LeBron James to Miss Lakers' Opener With Sciatica, Reevaluation in 3–4 Weeks

Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Tagged as ‘Negative Asset’ After Preseason Slump

Luka Dončić Leads Lakers Off Court With Porsche Outing as Preseason Reps Lag

Bronny James Earns Locker-Room Backing After Uneven Lakers Preseason Start

JJ Redick Calls Gabe Vincent a 'Valued Member' After Standout Lakers Preseason Showing

Healthy Jarred Vanderbilt Impresses Again as Lakers Weigh Larger Role in Preseason

Deandre Ayton Puts Defense First in Early Lakers Preseason Run

Warriors Hold Line as Kuminga Deadline Nears, Leaving Horford and Melton in Limbo

Lakers Cool on Immediate Rui Hachimura Extension as Redick Praises Preseason Confidence

Lakers Extend JJ Redick, Cementing Dončić-Led Direction Before Camp

Lakers Enter Camp Betting on Marcus Smart’s Edge as Deandre Ayton’s Impact Takes Center Stage

Lakers Double Down on Luka Dončić, Eye In-Season Upgrades After EuroBasket Surge

LeBron James Says Retirement 'Is Coming' as Reports Tie Him to Non‑NBA Paths

Luka Dončić Embraces Lakers Reset as LeBron and Adam Silver Applaud His Response