The Lakeshow Review
A dedicated space to all things Lakers Basketball
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The Schedule Gods have blessed us with some tasty mid-offseason crumbs today, as the NBA released complete schedules for all 30 teams. The Lakers will kick off the 2025-26 season on October 21st at home versus the Golden State Warriors (which we already knew). They will then take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the 24th…
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As the Lakers get ready for the 2025-26 season, they have answered several questions that were up in the air heading into the offseason. Namely, their search for a center is now complete after the acquisition of Deandre Ayton. Additionally, the signing of guard Marcus Smart will address a gaping hole at perimeter/wing defense. Newcomer…
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There’s a new sheriff in L.A. His name is Luka. After inking his 3 year/$165, it is clear that LA has its sights set on building around their newly minted Slovenian Superstar. This is a new era for the Lakers, after 7 years of building around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In Luka, the Lakers…
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After inking Luka Dončić to a new contract extension, the Lakers have now crossed off their most important item of this summer’s offseason. Now they look towards training camp where players will convene before they get ready for the season. With new additions to the roster, LA will find themselves with an array of options…
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The Lakers have just concluded their most vital signing of this summer, after agreeing with superstar Luka Dončić on a 3yr/$165M contract extension. This keeps Dončić in Purple & Gold for the foreseeable future, until 2028. This is obviously great news for the Lakers, who after a productive offseason where they have patched some holes,…
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The 2026 Los Angeles Lakers will sport a significantly different outlook than they did last season. The additions of Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart will give the team a different perspective, one which they did not have last year. Ayton will give the team a much needed boost in the front court. Marcus Smart’s defensive…
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The Lakers have had an eventful summer of Free Agency, to say the least. It hasn’t been spectacular, but they have managed to fill gaps on the roster, despite limited assets and cap space. Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes are among the names added. It’s a solid mix of talent, considering…
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We’re almost a month into 2025 NBA Free Agency and the Los Angeles Lakers look to be a much different team than they were last season. Out is Dorian Finney-Smith. In are DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart. Back is Jaxson Hayes. The front court will be significantly different next season with Ayton starting,…
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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms with guard Marcus Smart, following a buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart and the Wizards agreed to a buyout on Saturday, and he will join the Los Angeles Lakers on a 2 year/$11M deal as soon as Wednesday once he clears the waivers process. Smart gives the…
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The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their batch of Las Vegas Summer League games, after falling tonight to the Denver Nuggets, by a score of 106-84. Following a loss to the Celtic last yesterday, LA looked to rebound and finalize the Vegas tournament on a high note. Unfortunately they played perhaps their worst game of…
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