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LeBron James has shared a heartfelt message following his departure from the Lakers, expressing gratitude to the organization after eight seasons in Los Angeles. Shortly after the news became official, James responded to the Lakers’ farewell statement on X. “No, THANK YOU!” James wrote. “Truly a honor to wear the 💜💛 while trying to continuing […] The post LeBron James thanks Lakers after departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Luka Doncic shared a heartfelt message to LeBron James following news that the four-time NBA champion is leaving the Lakers in free agency after eight seasons with the franchise. The 27-year-old posted a photo of the two embracing after a game on Instagram, writing, “An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames.” With […] The post Luka Doncic reacts to LeBron James’ Lakers exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The early storylines from 2026 NBA free agency around the Los Angeles Lakers involve subtractions.
The Philadelphia 76ers now face their first major roadblock this offseason thanks to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers could not pitch a cohesive plan to LeBron James.
LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere. It’s entirely possible the Lakers actually broke up with him in the form of not paying him what he desired. Either way, one of the all-time greats…
The Los Angeles Lakers lost a crucial defender to the Houston Rockets for the second straight year in free agency.
A new report suggests the Los Angeles Lakers will soon use the excess cash they have following LeBron James’ departure […]
Celtics fans can rejoice now that Marcus Smart is no longer a Laker. Smart agreed to a two-year deal with the Rockets on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers must re-sign Rui Hachimura after watching John Collins join the Detroit Pistons.
In the wake of LeBron James announcing he will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent has shed more light on the process that led to this decision.
The Los Angeles Lakers let the needed perimeter defender that Luka Doncic recruited walk in free agency for a bargain.
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul says his client made the decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency within the last few weeks.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to accomplish their first offseason trade in years to replace Marcus Smart.
Following a bounceback season in Los Angeles, Marcus Smart is set to earn a bit more money on his next contract. Unfortunately, it won’t be with the Lakers. After opting out of his contract on Monday, Smart has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of […]
Every trade and signing from the initial rush of NBA free agency, with contract details and grades. Kawhi Leonard joins the Raptors, Luke Kennard leaves L.A, and more!
Aries Spears once again makes it clear Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
After LeBron James announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer, the Lakers lost two more key players on the first full day of free agency on Wednesday. Guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard reportedly signed two-year, $13 million deals with the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, respectively. […] The post Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Houston Rockets are wasting no time in 2026 NBA Free Agency. According to reports, they have signed away former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal. Smart is already familiar with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka from their time together in Boston. The 32-year-old Smart is coming off of […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are letting Mrcus Smart walk to the Houston Rockets for a contract they could have easily matched.
While the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be the top landing spots for LeBron James after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he wouldn't be returning, another surprising team has entered the mix.
Veteran guard Marcus Smart has agreed to sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Rockets after opting out of his Lakers contract to reach free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Smart’s new deal with Houston will include a second-year player option for the 2027/28 season, Charania adds. On the heels of two […]
LeBron James’ free agency has given more fuel to the rumored team-up with Stephen Curry. While that would be pure basketball cinema, you have to wonder about the logistics for a waning Warriors dynasty with the limited windows of both superstars. The possibilities ignited a fierce administrative debate among James’ former teammates. Kendrick Perkins wants […] The post “The Mouthpiece Ain’t Hanging Out”: Iman Shumpert Doubts Stephen Curry in Heated Debate After LeBron James-to-Warriors Rumors...
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly prepared to accommodate LeBron James in the event that he decides he wants to sign with them in free agency.
Walker Kessler's fit on a Los Angeles Lakers team with Luka Dončić running the offense makes perfect sense, but the Utah Jazz aren't going to allow their young center go easily.