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Lakers title talk, trade rumors and a skeleton Wemby

Coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic say a title run is possible, while the Lakers carry sixteen players and reported trade talks; Wembanyama still looms.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 8:01 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Lakers trade rumors heat up as Opening Night quickly approaches”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Lakers, NBA.
BBN covered this story before: Doncic back at Lakers practice as injury worry eases (October 15).

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New York PostLakers trade rumors heat up as Opening Night quickly approaches
New York PostWhy Lakers could really become NBA championship team this season

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLakers coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic say the team can compete for a championship this season, though the Western Conference includes seven-foot-four Victor Wembanyama, who carried the Spurs to the Finals last postseason.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSeven-foot-four. That's not a hurdle, that's a ceiling fan with ambitions.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Lakers also have sixteen players and not enough roster spots.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey've reportedly found no takers for Jarred Vanderbilt, and they want to move Dalton Knecht before Opening Night.

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