Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Hypothetical: Bryson Graham calls up Rob Pelinka and offers… 1. Jalen Smith for Jaden Hardy, Dalton Knecht, and a 2nd round pick; or 2. Jalen Smith for Jaden Hardy and Bronny James. Which would be the more favorable deal? 210
Reposted by DillonBenjamin Royer @thebenroyer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Story: 4 practices. 4 takeaways. The Lakers launch their preseason slate Monday evening in Sacramento. But before then, read about how the new-look squad are evolving into the 2026-27 season. On Luka’s leadership, offense, big man depth, Cam Carr & more: www.ocregister.com/2026/10/04/f...ocregister.comFour takeaways from four practices at Lakers training campWith the Lakers’ first preseason game set for Monday against the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m., here are four takeaways as the new-look Lakers begin to gel in El Segundo. 011
Reposted by DillonEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026And yesterday Jake LaRavia said this was the most intense training camp he's ever been a part of. This was the third straight day where the intensity this team and the wings specifically have brought was mentioned. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...ecreates88.substack.comLakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘Physical, competitive, intense’From practices getting too physical and ripped jerseys that prove it, the Lakers are making the most of their time together. 031
Reposted by DillonEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026On the second day of Lakers training camp, JJ Redick talked about his growth as a coach, and Sandro Mamukelashvili explained how he approaches playing the four and the five. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...ecreates88.substack.comLakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘Calm is better’Lakers head coach JJ Redick is learning to balance his passion so that it pushes the team in the right direction. 131
Reposted by DillonEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Lakers head JJ Redick made it clear on day one that minutes are up for grabs and will go to whoever earns then. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...ecreates88.substack.comLakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘You got to earn your minutes’The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday and everyone is healthy and competing for spots. 131
Reposted by DillonEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Here is a thread of all the Lakers training camp coverage I’ve done so far. Be sure to follow and subscribe to remain in the loop. 171
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 01/10/2026March of 2026: Luka was nominated for Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month, and was awarded Western Conference Player of the Month. He finished as the only player Top 10 in points, Top 10 in assists, and Top 3 in steals. Lakers went 15-2. 000
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 01/10/2026As always, Matt Moore is a clinical moron whose basketball opinions can be used to wipe one’s ass. 100
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Did you know that hybrids shouldn’t be used to help jump-start another vehicle? Well, now I know… 120
Reposted by DillonLakersNation.com @lakersnation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🎥: youtu.be/eLOHlVLw4fo?... We discuss what we will be looking to hear at #Lakers Media Day.youtu.beEverything We Need To Know At Lakers Media Day!Trevor Lane and Ron Gutterman discuss what they want to hear about at Lakers Media Day.... Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! … 032
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I have both Drake Maye and JSN on my fantasy football team. This season has been exhausting. 120
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 25/09/2026From the Don himself on his YouTube channel this morning, Luka shared a video montage of the time the Lakers spent in Slovenia. Too bad my internet won’t let me embed the video in this post. Smh. 110
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 24/09/2026TODAY’S THE DAY! Lakers press conference with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick will be streaming on Lakers YouTube today at 1:00pm PST. #RoadTo18 131
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 14/09/2026So far, I’ve pulled the trigger on: - Pacers at Lakers - Lakers at Spurs - Lakers at Mavs Very happy fan rn. 020
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Just bought Lakers tickets for seats in the 4th row of the 100s section for less than $260. Absolutely wild. I traveled to Indiana to visit a buddy of mine in Fort Wayne a couple years back and saw Lakers at Pacers—the Bron tip-in at the buzzer to win game. This year, it’s Pacers at Lakers. 100
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Ggs. I was rooting for Frances Tiafoe. AND WITH THAT, THE MEN’S US OPEN FINALS IS SET! GO GET YOUR 1ST MAJOR BEN SHELTON! 010
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 11/09/2026With both Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff eliminated today, an American won’t be featured in the women’s US Open Finals. 001
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 11/09/2026NFL is cool and all, but Coco Gauff just won the 1st Set against Elena Rybakina. 110
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026With Brock Bowers out, do I transition to his backup, Michael Mayer? Juwan Johnson and TJ Hockenson are also available. Hmm… 100
Reposted by DillonKeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I don’t think Drake Maye could have played worse tonight. All three picks were awful decisions. It’s only Week 1, but this was a real mess. 7542
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026My fantasy football team: The Good: JSN - A 45-yard TD! The Bad: Drake Maye - Threw for 3 inceptions. - AJ Brown, his new shiny offensive weapon, has a high-ankle sprain. The Ugly: Brock Bowers - Out for 2 weeks (meniscus procedure). - Can’t be put on IR because ESPN has him marked Doubtful. 010
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I love tennis. Basketball reigns, but tennis might be my 2nd favorite sport. 000
Reposted by DillonLakersNation.com @lakersnation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026#Lakers announced they will be unveiling a Phil Jackson statue in April. lakersnation.com/lakers-to-un...lakersnation.comLakers To Unveil Phil Jackson Statue On April 9The Los Angeles Lakers will be unveiling a statue for legendary coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena on April 9, 2027. 071
Reposted by DillonBenjamin Royer @thebenroyer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Phil Jackson, immortalized. The Lakers announced Tuesday afternoon that Jackson, who led the franchise to five NBA championships, will become the ninth Lakers legend to receive a statue on Star Plaza. Unveiling is set for an April 9 home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. 022
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 06/09/2026BIG FOE CAN’T LOSE ON LOUIS ARMSTRONG STADIUM. 10-0! UNDEFEATED! 010
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Shoutout John Ireland for checking Ramona Shelburne. “Everybody keeps saying that the Clippers have this great front office. Based on what? They lose all the time. Lose, lose, lose. Screwed up Blake Griffin. Screwed up Chris Paul. You are an apologist for the Clippers—and you’re not the only one.” 110
Reposted by DillonJeff @dolphinsfan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Turns out that Pablo Torre can indeed Find Out some shit. 13126
Reposted by DillonBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026What Pablo Torre did was ridiculously impressive. Uncovered a conspiracy between rich guys, withstood a propaganda campaign by one of the richest guys in the world with a pretty good reputation, didn't buckle or panic, and just kept reporting. That's some Pulitzerin' right there. 146142212079
Reposted by DillonCaitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The backstory on how we got from the ESPN report, claiming the only issue was supervision of employees, to news breaking about the SEC investigating Kawhi/Daktroniks and the NBA suddenly issuing an actually punitive punishment for the Clippers and basically nothing for Kawhi needs to be studied. 8869
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Fuck the Clippers. Fuck Steve Ballmer. Fuck Kawhi Leonard. Fuck Ramona Shelburne. Fuck Baxter Holmes. Fuck Don Van Natta Jr. 111
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 27/08/2026“The thing about the Lakers is that you shouldn’t need recruiting to come here. It takes a special person to want to play for this franchise, and take the pressure that comes along with playing for this franchise.“ 160
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Photos from the team Luka retreat, so wholesome. 2020 vibes. 000
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Jonathan Kuminga suitors: Wolves can sign outright with their Taxpayer MLE of $6 million, but would need to move another contract due to 2nd apron concerns. Lakers can offer up to $21.5 million in a sign-and-trade if Jared Vanderbilt is offloaded, but would need to find a 3rd team to acquire him. 110
Reposted by DillonJared Dubin @jadubin5.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The Los Angeles basketball teams are having a very normal day. 2377
Dillon @dillonnba.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Somewhere in the blinding spectacle of dominating headlines about the Buss family and new ownership group for the Lakers, I hope Rob Pelinka shadow strings a trade for Jonathan Kuminga, PJ Washington, or a comparable forward to complete the roster. Don Luka needs a ring with the purple and gold. 010
