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Longtime Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Dies at 76
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76, the team announced Wednesday. Tanter served as the team's public address voice for 43 seasons.
24 Sept 2026
23 Sept 2026
Los Angeles Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed 6-foot-8 forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract. Watson previously played for the South Bay Lakers and will compete for a developmental role during training camp.
17 Sept 2026
Lakers Coach JJ Redick Aids Rebuilding of Palisades Recreation Center After Wildfires
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is actively helping rebuild the Palisades Recreation Center following damage from the 2025 wildfires. The effort aims to restore a vital community and athletic hub in Southern California.
30 Aug 2026
Lakers Face High Skepticism in Preseason Projections Across the League
Preseason analytical forecasts express skepticism toward the Los Angeles Lakers, pointing to potential roster regression. Structural floor spacing and defensive rotation integrity will determine whether the team outperforms low expectations. Rotational balance remains the critical variable heading into the regular season.
27 Aug 2026
Jeanie Buss Files Court Petition to Block Sibling Sale of Lakers Ownership
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss has filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to block her siblings from selling the family's share of the franchise to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. The filing accuses her siblings of devious behavior and seeks to preserve her role as controlling owner.
23 Aug 2026
Luka Dončić's Lakers Future Clouded by Rival Inquiries and Roster Uncertainty
Luka Dončić's long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers has come under scrutiny as rival teams monitor the franchise's outlook under Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick. The front office faces structural challenges in optimizing the floor geometry around Dončić, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis.
23 Aug 2026
Klay Thompson 2024 Free Agency Decision Factored Anthony Davis Injury Risk
Klay Thompson chose the Dallas Mavericks over the Los Angeles Lakers during 2024 free agency due to concerns over Anthony Davis' injury history. The veteran wing prioritized roster durability and floor-spacing stability.
22 Aug 2026
Bronny James Addresses Structural Shift Following LeBron James' Departure from Lakers
Bronny James has addressed LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, signaling a major structural transition for the franchise's offensive hierarchy. The roster recalibration forces Los Angeles to reallocate perimeter usage and adjust half-court rotation spacing ahead of the upcoming season.
21 Aug 2026
Patrick Soon-Shiong Retains Lakers Equity Amid Ownership Dispute
Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Patrick Soon-Shiong confirmed he will not sell his stake in the franchise. The decision comes amid legal friction as governor Jeanie Buss contests her siblings' attempt to sell family shares to an outside investment group featuring Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
20 Aug 2026
Dallas Mavericks Schedule 2026-27: Five Crucial Matchups to Watch
The Dallas Mavericks' 2026-27 schedule features critical measuring-stick matchups, highlighted by high-profile clashes against Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas faces crucial tests in defensive rotation and lineup stability across a demanding Western Conference calendar.
19 Aug 2026
Buss Family Members Push to Liquidate Remaining Lakers Stake Amid Governance Dispute
Five Buss family members—Johnny, Jim, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss—have released a joint statement confirming their intent to sell their remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, directly challenging team governor Jeanie Buss.
18 Aug 2026
Jeanie Buss Challenges Family Sale of Lakers Minority Stake to Iger and Kushner
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is legally challenging an attempt by her siblings—including Johnny, Jim, Joey, Jesse, and Janie Buss—to sell the family's remaining minority stake to majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The formal dispute centers on trust voting rules following a recent $12.5 billion franchise valuation.
