Lakers Unveil New Defensive Identity in 127-103 Preseason Rout of Kings
Luka Dončić scored 21 points in under 16 minutes as the Lakers forced 27 turnovers and buried 20 threes in their preseason opener.
Lakers Name Derrin Horton as New Public Address Announcer
The veteran Los Angeles broadcaster officially succeeds Lawrence Tanter as the Lakers’ new in-arena voice.
Lawrence Tanter, Legendary Voice of the Lakers, Dies at 76
The longtime public address announcer’s unmistakable baritone became part of the Lakers experience across 43 seasons and 10 championships.
Lakers Depth Chart 2026-27: Starting Five, Bench Rotation and the Roster Crunch
Training camp has brought clarity to what the Lakers’ rotation actually looks like heading into the season. Here’s the full depth chart, position by position, plus the roster decision still looming over the team. Point Guard Starter: Luka Dončić —…
5 Things to Watch This Lakers Season Now That LeBron Is Gone
The LeBron James era is over. The Luka Dončić era begins in earnest. Here are the five biggest storylines to track as the Lakers open the 2026-27 season. 1. Can Dončić and Austin Reaves Share the Ball at This Volume?…
The Complete History of the Los Angeles Lakers: 17 Championships and a New Era
Before you can understand where the Lakers are going, it helps to know where they’ve been. Few franchises in professional sports carry the weight of history the Lakers do — 17 NBA championships, a run of Hall of Fame superstars…
Lakers 2026-27 Season Preview: Can the New-Look Roster Get Luka to the Finals?
The Lakers enter the 2026-27 season looking almost nothing like the team that won 53 games a year ago. LeBron James is gone. So are Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes. In their place stands…
Welcome to LakersBeat: Independent Los Angeles Lakers Coverage
LakersBeat launches with independent news, analysis, game coverage and original video focused on the Los Angeles Lakers. Welcome to LakersBeat, a new independent media outlet dedicated to covering the Los Angeles Lakers. Our goal is straightforward: provide fans with timely,…