Lakers coverage

Can the Lakers Build a More Aggressive Perimeter Defense? Three Arguments For, One Against

Why the Lakers’ new defensive identity depends on three wild cards.

Oct 3 •

Media Day Highlights: Luka, LeBron, the Lakers, and eyebrow-raising news from Dallas

Plenty from the Lakers’ Media Day, refreshed Luka, and a few surprises in Dallas.

Sep 30 •

Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick 2025-26 Season Opening Press Conference: Key Takeaways

From Luka’s routine to Redick’s extension, optionality, and sharing the ball

Sep 26 •

Around Basketball: Quick Notes Edition

Thoughts on improved Luka Dončić, Deni Avdija, P.J. Washington’s extension and the Mavericks’ offseason, plus the Clippers in trouble

Sep 5 •

EuroBasket Chronicles: Luka Dončić, the Superstar Without Borders

Fans from Germany, Italy, and Poland share their Luka stories, plus highlights from Slovenia’s last two games

Sep 2 •

Western Conference Predictions and Rankings (Late August Edition)

Where do Lakers, Mavs, and others finish in another wild West race

Aug 26 •

One glaring weakness the Lakers may not have addressed this offseason, plus the Mavericks’ intriguing Cooper Flagg dilemma

Aug 21 •

Quick Note: Luka Dončić Showing Burst in EuroBasket Prep

A quick video note from Slovenia’s latest prep game.

Aug 20 •

First Half Luka Magic, Second Half Injury Scare

Luka Dončić’s second prep game with Slovenia was really fun until it suddenly wasn’t

Aug 17 •

How the West Is Built

A data-driven look at player archetypes for the top 10 Western Conference contenders including the Lakers and Mavericks

Jul 30 •

Smart Move? How Much Marcus Smart Helps the Lakers

A deep-dive into the newest Lakers addition—defense, offense, fit and more.

Jul 20 •

Offseason Mailbag: Luka’s Summer, AD’s Fit, and Ayton’s Efficiency

Your questions on EuroBasket, Mavericks frontcourt fit, more Lakers offseason moves, and other summer storylines

Jul 17 •

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