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While this summer has long been circled as one of change for the Lakers, the list of players they’re interested in retaining from last year’s roster is growing. Even on the heels of a second straight 50-win season, the playoffs made it clear the Lakers, as currently constructed, are not close to contending for a […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are focused on improving their roster around Luka Doncic this offseason.Doncic recently made it clear to the Lakers what roster additions he wants to see this offseason during a Jordan Brand event in Madrid, Spain. He mainly wants to be surrounded with shooters, plus a big man who can run the […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Makes Feelings Clear on Jaxson Hayes Move appeared first on HEAVY .
Luka Doncic will be keeping himself busy this summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers should explore how realistic the dream of reuniting with Alex Caruso is given the Oklahoma City Thunder's financial situation.
The Los Angeles Lakers have to make a decision if they are going to bring back LeBron James. Two insiders give their thoughts on that. The post Insiders Skeptical of LeBron James’ Free Agency Decision Regarding Lakers appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge decision to make this offseason regarding LeBron James.The four-time NBA MVP will be an unrestricted free agent this season, though the Lakers are still favored to bring him back. James has also been linked to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.With the Lakers focused on surrounding Luka […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Legend Makes Case for LeBron James’ Return Next Season appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers need the league to move on.
Former Boston Celtics star Cedric Maxwell is not buying into the argument that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James falls outside the top five players in NBA history. During a recent appearance on FanDuel’s Run It Back, Maxwell explained why he believes James’ résumé, longevity and professionalism make him impossible to exclude from an all-time […] The post Why Cedric Maxwell drops mic on Lakers star LeBron James’ spot in all-time Top-5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michael Cooper knows a thing or two about winning titles and hopes Austin Reaves won't ask for the max.
The Lakers spent three transaction windows saying no. Now they need to start saying yes.
DHJ Quick Take: Luka Dončić Tells the Lakers What He Needs This Offseason Dončić wants shooting and an athletic, shot-blocking center around him, echoing the formula that fueled his best years in Dallas. Luka Dončić has spelled out what he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to build around him this offseason, pointing to shooting and […]
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA Draft facing a very most important offseason. On the surface, a 53-win season and a top-four seed in the Western Conference suggest a franchise moving firmly in the right direction. However, postseason basketball exposed several flaws. While Luka Doncic and LeBron James remain one of the league’s […] The post The player Lakers must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers priorities have shifted with Austin Reaves and LeBron James heading into unrestricted free agency.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward could be forced to find his payday elsewhere.
The Los Angeles Lakers are still caught in the middle of LeBron James’ future in the franchise. With an unrestricted free agency status, he can either choose to remain or move elsewhere.The Lakers can also leverage his veteran value and swing. One massive, albeit tough, option would be to acquire Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. According […] The post Lakers’ Projected Trade Package for Nikola Jokic Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Michael Cooper expects LeBron James to stay with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
After his pre-draft workout with the Warriors on Thursday, Labaron Philon mentioned that Al Horford had been at the Chase Center “all day,” according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link). As Johnson notes, Horford has until June 29 to decide whether he wants to exercise his $6MM player option for 2026/27 […]
Lakers star Luka Doncic is making fast recovery progress following his season-ending hamstring injury.
As the Los Angeles Lakers look to bolster their roster this offseason to reach the promised land, there is no doubt that the team will be centered around star Luka Doncic. While rumors will surround the Lakers due to that, Doncic would also get a shoutout from New York Knicks guard and newly crowned NBA […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets ‘most famous’ nod from Jalen Brunson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Turn around buckets in ISO you’re finished. Up in your shirt, undersized, not diminished. Wants all the smoke whether Shai or Lebron. Opposing fans’ hate is what Dillon feeds on. It’s hard not to love Dillon once you get to know him. Shai had this to say about him after the Thunder series: “Dillon is […]
Former Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell has made a significant decision about his NBA future after finishing the season with the Wizards. The post Ex-Lakers No. 2 Pick D’Angelo Russell Makes Major Career Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
For the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers‘ most glaring weakness has been their big man position. That was further exacerbated last year when they traded for Luka Doncic. While they gained a star to build their future around, they also lost Anthony Davis, who is arguably the best big man that’s played for […] The post “Revisit the Relationship With Anthony Davis”: NBA Legend Sends Crucial Warning to Lakers After Luka Doncic’s Demand appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Despite a recent rumor claiming Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has no interest in trading top star Kawhi Leonard, […]
One of the most recognizable voices in professional sports is retiring from the position that he has held for over four decades. You may not have seen Lawrence Tanter, but you would know his iconic baritone voice in an instant as the public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers from the Showtime era of…