The Lakeshow Review
A dedicated space to all things Lakers Basketball
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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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Following a poor performance against the crosstown-rival Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers took the floor in Las Vegas to face off against bitter rivals, the Boston Celtics. Despite an up and down game for roughly three quarters, one that saw a healthy amount of lead changes, the Celtics eventually managed to pull away and defeat…
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After an encouraging showing against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the crosstown rival Clippers during Monday’s contest of Summer League action in Las Vegas by a score of 67-58 (ugly game). The Lakers now sit at 1-2 in the early stages of Vegas Summer League. LA got off to a…
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Following a close 87-85 defeat to Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers Summer League squad picked up their first win of the Vegas Tournament after besting the New Orleans Pelicans 94-81, bringing their tournament record to 1-1. It was an impressive team win, as the young Lakers looked in control of the contest…
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After capping off the California Classic with a big comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers Summer Leaguers came out flat during game one of the Las Vegas Summer League Tournament against the Dallas Mavericks. Prized number one draft pick Cooper Flagg and the young Mavs took down the Lakers 87-85, giving LA…
The Lakeshow Review 