Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after the team's loss to the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas on Tuesday that Bronny James has not played well in any of the four preseason games. 

He didn't put it all on Bronny, saying James has practiced well but hasn't necessarily been put in a position to succeed by the guys he's played alongside. 

Out of all the signing L.A. made this summer, which one was the best in your eyes?

Still plenty of time, but the anticipation is killing me.. and everyone else in the world. Seems like a good chunk of folks and analysts are saying Heat as of today, but you never really know.

What do you guys think is the most likely outcome? I don’t honestly see this playing out how fans think this time.. 

I like that the Lakers are being aggressive, but I'm unsure all these moves bring them into serious title contention in the West.

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need to give Luka Doncic what he wants this offseason: an improvement at the center position. With the futures of LeBron James and Austin Reaves in flux, the Lakers need to make sure they are at least keeping Doncic happy in LA.

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Jaxson Hayes represented the Lakers during the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest on Saturday, and it reminded him he's not as young as he used to be. 

He is 25 years old.