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- 1Luka Dončić takes center stage at Lakers media day▼What happened at Lakers media day? Luka Dončić's team, Bronny without LeBron and more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7
The Los Angeles Lakers held their 2026 NBA media day, with Luka Dončić now established as the face of the franchise and Bronny James speaking to reporters without his father, LeBron James. Coverage focused on how the roster is being reshaped around Dončić, Bronny's development in his own right, and LeBron's situation heading into the new season.
- 2Lakers head into media day with Dončić and Reaves leading new era▼What to expect at Lakers’ NBA media day: Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves set to lead new era
The Los Angeles Lakers are holding their NBA media day with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves expected to front the team's new era following the blockbuster trade that brought Dončić to Los Angeles. Coverage is focused on what the duo's partnership will mean for the coming season and how the roster shapes up without LeBron James as the clear centerpiece.
- 3Lakers head into new era with Dončić and Reaves at media day●What to expect at Lakers' NBA media day: Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves set to lead new era https://www.nytimes.com/athletic
The Los Angeles Lakers are holding their NBA media day with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves expected to front the franchise's next chapter. Preview coverage points to questions about how the team is built around the two guards following the departures and reshaping of recent seasons, with reporters looking for signs of the roster's direction ahead of training camp.
- 4Luka Dončić cleared for Lakers camp after hamstring injury●Luka Dončić cleared for Lakers camp, says he's 'feeling great' after hamstring injury https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7
Luka Dončić has been medically cleared to take part in the Los Angeles Lakers' training camp, saying he is 'feeling great' after recovering from a hamstring injury. The news comes as the Lakers prepare for the new NBA season, easing concerns about their star's availability for camp and the season opener.
- 5Luka Dončić cleared for Lakers camp after hamstring injury●Luka Dončić cleared for Lakers camp, says he's 'feeling great' after hamstring injury https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/
Luka Dončić has been medically cleared to take part in Los Angeles Lakers training camp and says he is 'feeling great' following a hamstring injury. His fitness had been a question mark heading into the season, particularly after the Lakers rebuilt their roster around the Slovenian star during the offseason. His full availability removes a major concern for the franchise as camp opens.
- 6Luka Dončić-led Lakers era opens with quiet media day▼As Lakers' Luka Dončić-led era begins, will media day's ghost-town vibes aid team's focus? https://www.nytimes.com/athle
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun a new era built around Luka Dončić, marking their first media day of that period. Coverage in The Athletic notes the unusually subdued, 'ghost-town' atmosphere around the event, raising the question of whether the low-key environment could help the team keep its focus as the Dončić-led season gets underway.
- 7NBA Fans Split as Luka Dončić Leads Lakers After LeBron Exit▼‘Ultimate Hate Watch,’ ‘The Sky Is the Limit’ — NBA World Divided As Luka Dončić Embraces Lakers Spotlight After LeBron James’ Exit
Luka Dončić is stepping into the spotlight as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James' departure, and the NBA world is divided over it. Some fans are calling the new-look Lakers the 'ultimate hate watch,' while others say 'the sky is the limit' with Dončić as the franchise centerpiece heading into the new season.
- 8Lakers open Luka Dončić era at a subdued media day●As Lakers' Luka Dončić-led era begins, will media day's ghost-town vibes aid team's focus? https://www. nytimes.com/athl
The Los Angeles Lakers held their first media day of the Luka Dončić era, and it was largely free of surprises or headline-grabbing moments. Writers noted the unusually quiet, 'ghost town' atmosphere around the event, raising the question of whether the lack of distractions could actually help the team stay focused heading into the new season under its new star.