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Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) go for a rebound during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new center earned elite recognition, though his placement behind several NBA stars may surprise fans.

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ new center earned elite recognition, though his placement behind several NBA stars may surprise fans.

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Mar 25, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) grabs a rebound during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The veteran newcomer could be a game-changer for the Los Angeles Lakers defensively.

Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) posts up against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The young center could transform both ends of the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers while playing alongside superstar Luka Doncic.

Feb 28, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) brings the ball up court during the second half against the UCF Knights at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The promising rookie may have a path to immediate playing time after turning heads at the NBA Summer League.

Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) runs back up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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A former Los Angeles Lakers champion is making his preference clear as trade speculation surrounding the sharpshooter continues to build.

Apr 18, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dribbles during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain interested in the talented forward, but one major obstacle has reportedly stalled negotiations for weeks.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic's plan for a four-day minicamp in his home country are starting to come into focus.

Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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The Los Angeles Lakers legend chimes in on LeBron James leaving the franchise, while also taking a shot at center Deandre Ayton.

Feb 24, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers rookie earned an eye-opening NBA 2K27 rating that places him ahead of one of the league’s NBA explosive superstars.

Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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A three-time All-Defensive Team guard makes stunning admission about what it's like trying to guard Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (left) greets Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (right) before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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An NBA insider pushed back on the Los Angeles Lakers’ rumored interest in P.J. Washington while identifying another former Luka Doncic teammate who could emerge as a legitimate target.

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Luka Doncic's minicamp in Slovenia will have one notable player on the team unable to make it.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers get some good news about their new face of the franchise ahead of the team's minicamp in Slovenia.

Mar 31, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (left) talks with guard Collin Sexton (2) during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Kessler and Sexton are wasting no time in picking up where they left off with their on-court chemistry ahead of their first season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar gets some incredibly high praise from his former Dallas Mavericks head coach.

Nov 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) as he drives to the basket in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The four-time NBA champion would reportedly welcome a return to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers as the Dallas Mavericks explore his trade market.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens center Robbie Avila (21) shoots in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during a second-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The big man known for his many nicknames like “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” is considering a pivot after barely seeing the floor during the NBA Summer League for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mar 19, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

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The No. 1 overall pick explains why he wants to test himself one-on-one against Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

Jul 29, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) speaks to media after training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua makes his allegiance clear as the Los Angeles Lakers move forward with Luka Doncic following LeBron James’ departure.

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) defends during the second half of play at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns star doesn't hold back with his funny jab at the drastic changes made around Luka Doncic to begin the post-LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 22, 2001; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Laker center Shaquille O'Neal sits next to "X-Files" star David Duchovny after being taken out of the games in the 4th quarter of the 1st round NBA Playoff game at Staples Center. The Lakers won 106-83. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Lakers legend offered a surprising perspective on James’ relationship with Los Angeles fans while reflecting on his own experience playing alongside Kobe Bryant.

Feb 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) celebrates are a basket against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers rookie shared the advice from his father that helped shape his unwavering confidence on the court.

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) controls the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers' path to acquiring wing Jonathan Kuminga just got much more complicated.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers added some much-needed championship experience with Looney, who can't wait to play alongside Doncic.

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers are not done making moves during this NBA offseason, but adding Jonathan Kuminga has proven difficult.