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Bob Iger expected to be owner ‘most actively involved’ with Lakers
Given how pricey these NBA teams are getting, they are typically owned by a group of people with someone serving as the de facto face. When the Buss family owned the Lakers, Jeanie was front and center after her father’s passing. Mark Walter, during his brief time in charge, mainly took a backseat role and […]
5 most anticipated Lakers games for the 2026-27 season
Every NBA season is different. The storylines and the games that matter are constantly changing. With the Lakers overhauling their roster this summer, now contests that might’ve been just one of 82 last year will be some of the biggest hyped matchups this season. Now that the entire Lakers schedule has been released, here are […]
Bob Iger says it’s premature to speculate on plans for Lakers’ future because they haven’t made any yet
For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, they went from no affiliation with the franchise to owning a majority stake in it. With Iger and Kushner originally eyeing the Las Vegas expansion team, then […]
Monique Akoa Makani already making a mark with Sparks
With Kelsey Plum’s future with the Sparks being uncertain, the franchise made the bold decision to trade her to the Mercury at the deadline. In return, LA received Monique Akoa Makani and Phoenix’s 2027 first round pick. While Akoa Makani is not a guard of Plum’s caliber, she could be a better long-term fit. She […]
The Lakers’ new owner is an admitted longtime Clippers fan
In an ideal world, your favorite team would be owned by a lifelong fan who can keep the team competitive. But those types of fairytales don’t exist in reality. The best you can hope for is that your owner hasn’t gone on a podcast to talk about how he couldn’t root for your team because […]
Mark Walter may have sold Lakers to help pay down loans currently under federal investigation
From the moment news broke of the Lakers’ stunning sale on Wednesday, a giant elephant sat in the corner of the room. Not even 10 full months since Mark Walter officially acquired the franchise, he sold it to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner on Wednesday. If Walter’s purchase of the team was shocking, it’s hard […]
Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner took place over just 72 hours
Things move quickly in the basketball world, but you’d struggle to find something happening as fast as the selling of the Lakers. Mark Walter officially became the majority owner of the Lakers in October of last year and has sold it to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion. There wasn’t even […]
Bob Iger says new ownership will honor agreement to keep Jeanie Buss as governor
Less than a year after Mark Walter officially took majority ownership of the Lakers, the franchise is now being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This sale is not only a shock, but comes with many questions. One very notable one is what happens to current governor Jeanie Buss? When Walter took over […]
Luka Dončić shares first statement since rumored sale of Lakers
In a completely shocking turn of events, the Lakers have been reportedly sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This is unprecedented considering the sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter only became official last October. However, that’s what’s happening in Los Angeles, and Luka Dončić has now commented on this change […]
Lakers face Warriors to kick off NBA Cup
With the NBA action fast approaching, the league has begun announcing all of the games for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday, we got news that the Lakers will take on the Sixers on Christmas Day and that their first official game will be at home against the Warriors. Now, on Wednesday, we got the full […]
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Quentin Grimes?
While not the biggest gamble of the offseason, the Lakers certainly committed a lot of belief and money into Quentin Grimes. The team’s focus on getting younger and more athletic led them to Grimes, whom they signed to a four-year, $60 million deal. It’s a huge vote of confidence in his potential and that a […]
Lakers sold for $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
In a completely unexpected and shocking move, the Lakers are reportedly being sold again. On Wednesday morning, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that the franchise was being sold for a record-breaking $12 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Shortly after the news came out, Kushner and Iger released a statement to ESPN confirming the […]
Sparks collapse late, lose to Mercury
A close contest on Tuesday night ended with the Mercury beating the Sparks 94-87. Neither team could gain a significant edge over the other as this game featured 12 ties and 16 lead changes. In the fourth, the Mercury outscored the Sparks 26-20 to pull out the win. This matchup was supposed to be Kelsey […]
Are the Lakers already being overlooked for next season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. With the Lakers completely overhauling their roster this summer, it’s made predicting just how good they’ll be difficult. Most of last year’s rotation is gone, and […]
Lakers to host 76ers, LeBron James on Christmas Day
The Lakers will be featured front and center on the Christmas Day schedule against a new opponent, but a familiar face. LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles will highlight the special day of games as Los Angeles will host the 76ers in the middle of the five-game slate. The league announced the games for Christmas […]
Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Walker Kessler?
While the Lakers reshaping their roster was anticipated this summer, the sheer volume of new signings, and particularly in the short amount of time, was overwhelming. As we circle back to break down some of the new players that will be donning the purple and gold, I figured the best way to get some insight […]
Does Ben Simmons make sense for the Lakers?
It’s hard to believe that Ben Simmons only just turned 30 years old this summer. Once an All-NBA player at 23, things sharply and drastically changed for Simmons, who was out of the league entirely last season and hasn’t played relevant basketball in years. However, after taking time to heal physically, Simmons is attempting a […]
Sparks put up valiant tanking performance in loss to Valkyries
After trailing for much of the game, the Sparks rallied in the fourth before coming up short against the Valkyries on Sunday, 84-78. The Sparks trailed from the jump and saw the deficit sit at double figures for large portions of the game. But a late comeback attempt saw them close the gap to one […]
Dillon Brooks is still talking about the Lakers
For reasons unclear, particularly with LeBron James no longer on the team, Dillon Brooks is still throwing jabs at the Lakers. Brooks’ “feud” with LeBron was remarkably one-sided, featuring multiple ejections and multiple game-sealing baskets scored against him. He tried to troll LeBron during the playoffs by showing up for Game 4 against the Thunder…an […]
Austin Reaves is trash talking Luka Dončić during his tour of China
Prior to taking a trip to Slovenia with the rest of his teammates later in August, Austin Reaves is first touring China with the shoe brand Rigorer, with which he has a signature sneaker\. But he still has trash-talking Luka Dončić at the front of his mind. During one of his recent stops in Hong […]
Matisse Thybulle has a shot at having a breakout season with Lakers
The Lakers spent a ton of money this summer re-signing Austin Reaves and trading for Walker Kessler, but they also made small moves that could have a big impact. Matisse Thybulle and Zaire Williams have been brought on to bolster the wing position. In the NBA Draft, the Lakers traded up a spot to acquire […]
Everyone is waiting on Jonathan Kuminga to make a decision
While the Lakers have been hard at work rebuilding their roster during this summer of optionality, they are still missing a starting-level wing. This deep into free agency, the best player available at that position is Jonathan Kuminga. While the Lakers have been linked to him all offseason, a deal has yet to be reached […]
Lakers got the offensive fit at center they desperately needed in Walker Kessler
Entering a pressure-packed summer, the entire NBA world knew the Lakers needed an upgrade at center. After a few iterations of stopgap players and rumors of who would be the perfect big man to pair with their superstar, the team landed their guy on July 1. LA forked over two first-round picks and two swaps […]
Late rally lifts Sparks over Lynx
An amazing performance helped the Sparks defeat the league’s best Minnesota Lynx 89-82 on Thursday night. A continued bright light for the team has been Cameron Brink, who once again was the highlight of LA’s bench, scoring in double figures and providing the defensive effort the team needs to stack more wins. The Lynx started […]
Mavericks ‘very resistant’ to buyout for Klay Thompson due to Lakers, Heat interest
Positioned directly in the dog days of summer, it’s prime time for teams to bluff like crazy, which appears to be what the Mavericks are doing. One of the latest developments this offseason is a potential Klay Thompson-Lakers pairing. The veteran sharpshooter was once a free agent target in a different era for the purple […]
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