Lakers fell for Sandro Mamukelashvili trap Raptors understood well before free agency
Lakers risk starter troubles with Sandro Mamukelashvili, while the Raptors saw that concern early.
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Luka Doncic Pays Tribute to His Daughters Days After Emotional Farewell for Lakers Duty
While the summer has been a huge transition for Luka Doncic with his team and his preparation for the new season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar also went through a major change in his personal life. After settling his court battle with ex, Anamaria Goltes, Doncic prepares to report to Southern California for training camp […] The post Luka Doncic Pays Tribute to His Daughters Days After Emotional Farewell for Lakers Duty appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kwame Brown Criticizes LeBron for Dalton Knecht’s Development Issues
Kwame Brown is blaming LeBron James for Dalton Knecht’s development with the Los Angeles Lakers, arguing that the presence of Bronny James came at Knecht’s expense. Brown made the allegation during an appearance on “The Basketball Show”. His criticism raises a question about how the Lakers have handled Knecht, though attributing a player’s development to one teammate requires more than a comparison of their roles. “I thought LeBron James was a regular individual, and then I realized he’s a par...
2x Scoring Champ Luka Doncic’s Heartfelt Message to His Daughters After Slovenia Trip Shows His Touching Side
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic spent most of the offseason back in Slovenia to be with his two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia. While spending time with his family, the six-time All-Star also worked on his game. On Sunday, however, he had to leave his daughters to return to Los Angeles to prepare for the [...]
Jalen Duren ‘Rebuffed’ $200 Million Offer From Detroit Pistons
Duren remains a restricted free agent, and it doesn’t appear the center is close to getting a new deal.
Lakers unveil 2020 championship replica ring for Wizards game on Jan. 24
The Los Angeles Lakers are giving fans a closer look at a keepsake from their 2020 championship, with the giveaway scheduled for a night that connects that team to one of its most important players. The franchise has unveiled the replica ring planned for its Jan. 24 home matchup against the Washington Wizards. Washington is now home to Anthony Davis, adding a familiar name to a game that will celebrate the title he helped the Lakers win alongside LeBron James. The ring giveaway was previously ...
Patrick Beverley Reveals Darvin Ham Wanted to Apologize to Russell Westbrook After Lakers Fallout
Russell Westbrook left the Los Angeles Lakers more than three years ago. However, Patrick Beverley has revived a story from Westbrook’s final months with the team. Beverley said former Lakers coach Darvin Ham later wanted to contact Westbrook. According to Beverley, Ham realized Westbrook and Beverley had been important leaders for the Lakers. The timing [...]
NBA Mock Trade: Mavericks Land Two Failed Prospects, Lakers Get Starting Stretch Big
Here is a wild three-team NBA mock trade that gives the Lakers another starter while the Mavericks take two major buy-low swings.
Lakers buyers pitch investors on valuation as high as $62 billion
Paying $12.5 billion for the Lakers apparently is only the beginning. The franchise’s incoming ownership group is pitching prospective investors on the possibility that the team could be worth at least $30 billion, and perhaps as much as $62 billion, within 10 years. The projections appear in an investor presentation circulated by Thrive Capital and […] The post Lakers buyers pitch investors on valuation as high as $62 billion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ranking the Lakers' 3 best offseason moves ahead of Media Day
Walker Kessler, Cameron Carr, and Ziaire Williams stand out as some of the best additions the Los Angeles Lakers made during this offseason.
Lakers Will Give Away Replica 2020 NBA Championship Rings in Anthony Davis' Return with Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers have something special planned for their reunion with Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis during the upcoming season.
Lakers were ‘surprised’ to get draft capital back for Deandre Ayton this offseason
In early July, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to deal Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and a pair of second-round picks (2031 and 2032) shortly after Ayton exercised his 2026-27, $8.1 million player option. While Ayton certainly provided the Lakers with positive stretches of play, his inconsistencies, primarily as […]
Byron Scott: Lakers Had Most Overrated Offseason Of All NBA Teams
Byron Scott called the Lakers’ offseason the NBA’s most overrated despite additions including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton.
5 Lakers who need to earn their roster spots during training camp
Training camp will offer Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Bronny James, and Jaden Hardy the chance to secure their jobs with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Patrick Beverley reveals Darvin Ham admitted he was right about Russell Westbrook
Patrick Beverley revealed that former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham later admitted that Beverley and Russell Westbrook had been right about the team’s leadership during the 2022-23 season. Beverley, who signed with French club Boulazac this offseason, discussed his Lakers experience on the Out The Mud podcast and recalled a conversation with Ham […] The post Patrick Beverley reveals Darvin Ham admitted he was right about Russell Westbrook appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bob Iger, Josh Kushner expect to triple Lakers’ valuation over next decade
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner look to have big plans for the Lakers as an investment opportunity, but what does that mean for the fans? In August, Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion — a number they reportedly anticipate “to nearly triple” over the […]
Lakers' inaction signals how the coming roster trim will be handled
Training camp should help the Los Angeles Lakers decide who's here for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Lakers Insider Predicts Walker Kessler Will Make All-Defensive First Team
Jovan Buha believes Walker Kessler could earn First Team All-Defense honors and potentially finish second or third in DPOY voting.
Ex-Lakers Star Could Join 6th Team in 3 Years After Being Linked to Buddy Hield Trade
Dorian Finney-Smith’s NBA journey could take another turn before the 2026-27 season even begins. The veteran forward has already gone from Dallas to Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Houston and Charlotte since February 2023, and another move could now be on the table. The timing is interesting because Finney-Smith is coming off the worst three-point shooting season […] The post Ex-Lakers Star Could Join 6th Team in 3 Years After Being Linked to Buddy Hield Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Luka Doncic’s sweet message to daughters as he departs Slovenia for US, Lakers training camp
The Los Angeles Lakers will kick off their training camp one week from now, on September 29, meaning Luka Doncic will have to be in LA after spending the summer with his daughters in Slovenia. The Lakers’ superstar guard couldn’t hold his emotions after leaving his daughters back home. Doncic took to his Instagram to […] The post Luka Doncic’s sweet message to daughters as he departs Slovenia for US, Lakers training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA rumors: The ex-Heat, Lakers veteran who turned down Knicks opportunity
The New York Knicks will enter the upcoming NBA season as the defending champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals last campaign. That should arguably translate to players seizing any opportunity to join the Knicks in the current offseason. However, that does not appear to have rung true with respect to […] The post NBA rumors: The ex-Heat, Lakers veteran who turned down Knicks opportunity appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Can Quentin Grimes solidify himself as a core piece of the future?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Quentin Grimes. If it wasn’t clear already, the Lakers’ moves this offseason made it clear that they were […]
Former Lakers Guard Gabe Vincent Turns Down Knicks Offer For Better Opportunity
Gabe Vincent reportedly could have joined the defending champion Knicks but elected to wait for a more secure opportunity.
Kwame Brown calls out former Lakers’ LeBron James ‘machine’ that gives off ‘toxic waste’ and ‘destroys careers’
Former Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Kwame Brown is calling out future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James. Following James’ free-agent decision to leave the Lakers, Brown claims LeBron destroyed former teammates’ careers throughout his eight seasons in Los Angeles. Brown used former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and Dalton Knecht in concert with James’ son, […] The post Kwame Brown calls out former Lakers’ LeBron James ‘machine’ that gives off ‘toxic waste’ and ‘destroys careers’ a...
Lakers should be keeping a close eye on Knicks' training camp battle
The Los Angeles Lakers should be quick to scoop up whoever fails to secure one of the final two spots on the New York Knicks.
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