Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times

Dan Woike

Los Angeles Times

Long Beach, CA, United States

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  • Los Angeles Times
  • Orlando Sentinel
  • Sun Sentinel
  • The Union-Tribune
  • L.A. Daily News
  • SGV Tribune

Past articles by Dan:

Scouts and execs rate Lakers' offseason from good to great

The Lakers re-signed some key young players and brought in veterans and youth this offseason. Here's what scouts and executives said about the moves. → Read More

NBA Cup tournament will matter if teams can make it an event

The NBA's new in-season tournament features pool play and elimination games, but the league and teams need to make it special to capture interest. → Read More

Max Christie is making his move this summer for the Lakers

Lakers wing Max Christie enters his second summer with the team looking confident and on the verge of becoming a rotation player. → Read More

Lakers agree to deal with Gabe Vincent, plan to sign Taurean Prince

The Lakers opened free agency Friday by agreeing to a contract with former Heat guard Gabe Vincent and to sign veteran forward Taurean Prince. → Read More

Lakers' free agency dilemma: Spend big or spread money wisely?

The Lakers need some free-agent bargains, or a key midlevel exception addition, to start thinking championship. → Read More

Lakers waive Mo Bamba, likely to decline club option for Malik Beasley

The Lakers waived center Mo Bamba and will likely decline the team option on guard Malik Beasley’s contract in preparation to free agency on Friday. → Read More

The Lakers and Rob Pelinka's free-agency plans center on continuity

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka will focus on improving the team's roster and keeping the core in place, not expecting wholesale changes as in the past. → Read More

Lakers set for an offseason push to keep core intact

The Lakers, who added youth with size in the NBA draft on Thursday, now turn their attention to keeping the core of their team intact this offseason. → Read More

Lakers bring youth by selecting Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis in NBA draft

The Lakers selected Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th pick and Pepperdine's Maxwell Lewis with the 40th pick in Thursday's NBA draft. → Read More

NBA 2023 draft: 7-4 Victor Wembanyama spurs visions of superstardom

At 7-4 with skills of a guard, Victor Wembanyama should be the top pick Thursday in the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs and has greatness often compared to LeBron James. → Read More

NBA mock draft: What to expect from Hornets and Trail Blazers

How reporters in each NBA city would utilize NBA draft picks. Charlotte and Portland have big decisions to make on Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller. → Read More

NBA roundtable: How Chris Paul might figure into Lakers and Clippers plans

With the possibility that Chris Paul might become a free agent after a trade to the Wizards, here is how the Lakers and Clippers might pursue him. → Read More

Lakers newsletter: The best pick at each spot in NBA draft history

Looking back at every player picked at each spot in the NBA draft (1-60) to see which should be considered the best draft choices. → Read More

2023 NBA mock draft: Victor Wembanyama is No. 1, then what?

The San Antonio Spurs are almost certain to draft the 7-foot-4 Frenchman with the top pick, and Dan Woike lays out how the rest of the first round will unfold. → Read More

Lakers offseason process could follow Heat blueprint

The Lakers, who have two picks in the upcoming NBA draft, are paying attention to the fringe players, much like Miami has done in recent years. → Read More

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on LeBron James' possible retirement

Kareem Abdul Jabbar discussed LeBron James and speculation about his possible retirement during an unveiling of a mural of the two Lakers greats. → Read More

Lakers' Austin Reaves to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, commits to playing for Team USA in FIBA World Cup tournament in Japan. → Read More

Lakers newsletter: Will they bring back Austin Reaves? And other offseason questions

In a bit of a rapid-fire format, a bunch of quick thoughts on everything I’ve seen, noticed or heard since the end of the Lakers' season last week. → Read More

Lakers plan to keep young core together, hopefully with LeBron James

While LeBron James hinted at considering retirement, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said 'campaign No. 2 starts today.' That means re-signing the young core. → Read More

GM says LeBron James has earned a right to decide if he has more to give Lakers

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and coach Darvin Ham are hopeful LeBron James will return for a 21st season but said 'he's earned the right' to consider retirement. → Read More