1. Exterior of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Lakers
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    Lakers Sell to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at Record $12.5 Billion Valuation

    Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, the highest price ever paid for a US sports franchise. Mark Walter sells just 10 months after acquiring control at roughly $10 billion.

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  2. Rui Hachimura posts up during an NBA game
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    Rui Hachimura Leaves the Lakers for a Two-Year, $28 Million Clippers Deal

    Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the LA Clippers, leaving the Lakers after three-plus seasons. He turned down the Warriors, Timberwolves, Nets, and Spurs to stay in Los Angeles.

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  3. Lakers Weigh Waiving Jarred Vanderbilt to Pursue Jonathan Kuminga
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    Lakers Weigh Waiving Jarred Vanderbilt to Pursue Jonathan Kuminga

    The Lakers are considering waiving and stretching Jarred Vanderbilt to free up roughly $7 million to chase free agent Jonathan Kuminga, as fans debate the makeup of the team's projected post-LeBron lineup.

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  4. Lakers Land Walker Kessler in Trade and Sign Sexton, Grimes and Mamukelashvili
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    Lakers Land Walker Kessler in Trade and Sign Sexton, Grimes and Mamukelashvili

    One day after LeBron James said he would leave, the Lakers reshaped around Luka Dončić, trading for Walker Kessler in a $130 million sign-and-trade and signing Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

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  5. LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey, who is leaving the team in 2026 free agency.
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    LeBron James to Leave Lakers After Eight Seasons, Rich Paul Says

    LeBron James informed the Lakers he will leave in free agency after eight seasons, agent Rich Paul said, with the Warriors among the teams pursuing him for his 24th NBA season.

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  6. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket
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    Austin Reaves Agrees to Four-Year, $185 Million Lakers Contract

    Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to stay with the Lakers, the richest deal ever for an undrafted player, declining a $14.9 million option to get it.

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  7. Thunder Beat Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 as Chet Holmgren Posts 24-12-3
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    Thunder Beat Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 as Chet Holmgren Posts 24-12-3

    OKC took Game 1 from a Luka-less Lakers team behind Holmgren's 24-12-3 and 13 made threes — and they did it without Jalen Williams. The depth bill is coming due for Los Angeles.

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  8. Luke Kennard's Game-Winner Lifts Lakers Over Magic, 105-104, as LeBron James Breaks NBA Games Played Record
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    Luke Kennard's Game-Winner Lifts Lakers Over Magic, 105-104, as LeBron James Breaks NBA Games Played Record

    Luke Kennard hit a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The game also marked LeBron James' 1,612th regular-season appearance, breaking Robert Parish's all-time record.

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  9. LeBron James to Wear Special Jersey Patch Honoring Record 23rd Season
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    LeBron James to Wear Special Jersey Patch Honoring Record 23rd Season

    LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to suit up for a 23rd season, and the Lakers are marking the milestone with a commemorative jersey patch honoring his entire legacy.

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  10. Lakers Star Luka Dončić Cleared to Play for Slovenia After Injury Scare
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    Lakers Star Luka Dončić Cleared to Play for Slovenia After Injury Scare

    Lakers star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play for Slovenia after a knee injury scare during an exhibition game, as the team prepares for EuroBasket 2025.

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  11. Lakers To Honor Championship Legacy with Pat Riley Statue
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    Lakers To Honor Championship Legacy with Pat Riley Statue

    The Lakers honor Pat Riley with a statue, recognizing the transformational leadership that created the Showtime era and established a blueprint for organizational excellence that extends far beyond basketball.

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  12. Luka Dončić Signs $165 Million Extension with Lakers
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    Luka Dončić Signs $165 Million Extension with Lakers

    Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers — a long-term commitment that bets on his recovery and long-term fit in LA.

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