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This week is the first week of June, meaning it’s a little closer to the 2026 NBA Draft. The draft will be held across two days with the first round on June 23 and the second round on June 24. The Los Angeles Lakers come into the NBA Draft with only one pick this year […] The post Lakers 2026 NBA Mock Draft round up as June arrives appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The offseason is beginning to heat up for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Fresh off a second-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers were informed directly what kind of changes they need to make this summer in order for them to compete with the NBA’s elites. While the […] The post LeBron James Gets Bad News Before Free Agency as Lakers Uncertainty Rises appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers have been shopping Dalton Knecht since midway through his rookie campaign last season.Knecht’s role under coach JJ Redick diminished in his second year with the purple and gold franchise, so the expectation is he’ll be available for trade this offseason.In 54 games this season, Knecht averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds […] The post Los Angeles Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Named Trade Target for Eastern Conference Team appeared first on HEAVY .
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Jarred Vanderbilt. This season was it for Jarred Vanderbilt to establish himself. Unlike previous summers, the […]
This offseason, the biggest question in the NBA is what legendary Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will decide to do regarding his future.James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it seems like everything is potentially on the table for the future Hall of Famer, from retirement to remaining with the Lakers […] The post Warriors Predicted to Sign Lakers Legend to Multi-Year Deal in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers' top free agent target, Peyton Watson of the Denver Nuggets, could be out of reach this offseason based on recent news. The post Los Angeles Lakers Get Troubling News On Top Free Agent Target appeared first on HEAVY .
With a really important offseason in front of the Lakers, it probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that there were a lot of questions you guys wanted answered in our latest mailbag. So many, in fact, that we have to split them up. There was plenty of discussion and questions about LeBron James, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing significant pressure to improve this summer, and they may make a run at a Detroit Pistons star to do just that.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been fairly quiet following their second-round exit in the playoffs. The team has important decisions to make regarding LeBron James and Austin Reaves, both of whom are expected to test the market in free agency. There is also the possibility of James finally retiring after 23 years in the NBA. […] The post Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ camp telling insider to shut up about free agency speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a few weeks, the NBA could get clarity on the future of LeBron James. Will he stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, or pack up and join a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers before calling it a career? Former Laker and Cavalier Lonzo Ball claimed that he could see James going back to Cleveland […] The post Lonzo Ball Delivers Honest LeBron James Thoughts For Lakers appeared first on HEAVY .
The offseason will bring a lot of opportunities that the Los Angeles Lakers can hope to exploit to land a contention-worthy piece. The franchise aims to build around Luka Doncic and it may require them to move some players for a big-name star to be added. According to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, one ambitious scenario […] The post Lakers Mega 5-Team Trade Pitch Forms $340 Million Duo Around Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
In a stacked draft class, BYU standout AJ Dybantsa is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick. The 19-year-old made his lone college season look easy, even breaking Kevin Durant’s Big 12 Tournament scoring record. Yet despite carrying an NBA-ready reputation, Dybantsa is still searching for answers about the next level. Watching stars […] The post Projected Top Pick AJ Dybantsa Says Luka Doncic Delivered the “Craziest” Performance He’s Ever Seen Live appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to explore opportunities this offseason and a huge part of that is monitoring situations from other franchises. There is a potential situation in the Dallas Mavericks, as the franchise navigates a rebuild. Part of that may involve letting go of some key names, most notably Kyrie Irving. According to […] The post Lakers Get Good News on Potential 9-Time All-Star Target to Join Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
The NBA postseason is nearing an end, but what about the 14 teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs?
NBA greats LeBron James and Steve Nash sat down on The Mind the Game podcast to talk about Cooper Flagg and his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, and who had the most upside. Not surprisingly, they both agreed on Flagg. That’s no knock on Knueppel, who had an unbelievable rookie year, vastly exceeding expectations. He […]
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be loaded with future stars, and the class is also considered a deep one. This means that the teams picking at the top aren't the only ones who could come away as winners.
From the B/R list of top potential free agents this summer, where will the best available players land?
The Lakers have reportedly set their sights on Isaiah Hartenstein as an an upgrade over Deandre Ayton at the center position. The post Lakers Get Bad News on Top Trade Target to Replace Deandre Ayton appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers could emerge as a surprise suitor for Kelly Oubre Jr. as they continue searching for wing help this offseason. The post Lakers Tipped as Landing Spot for $16 Million Polarizing Two-Way Wing appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers enter the offseason with Luka Doncic under contract, as well as a whole lot of questions outside of the Slovenian star. One of the key inflection points is what comes next for LeBron James. He could re-sign with the team, leave in free agency, or retire. If he does re-sign with the Lakers, […]
A new report from NBA insider Jake Fischer is changing the conversation around LeBron James' free agency and potential next team. The post Lakers News: New LeBron James Report Changes Tone of Free Agency Buzz appeared first on HEAVY .
Former NBA player Jeff Teague believes that LeBron James should leave the Los Angeles Lakers over how much they are prioritizing Austin Reaves over him. Both players are free agents this summer, but Reaves is expected to get the bigger contract as a younger player. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka has been rumored to sign […] The post Popular NBA Personality Says LeBron James Should Leave Lakers appeared first on HEAVY .
Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers know better than anyone. It takes two to tango to win a championship. Or so that’s what their fabled history has taught them. From the Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pairing to the intimidating 1-2 punch of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Today’s Lakers have a generational talent at the […] The post Lakers Get Telling Update on $87 Million Star Center Target for Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
Chris Paul is one of the most decorated players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but he almost teamed up with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers. The Lakers’ veto of the Chris Paul trade is one of the most discussed parts of NBA lore. The possibilities for the all-star backcourt would have been endless, and Paul […] The post Chris Paul reflects on shocking vetoed Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pistons' pathway to a dream Austin Reaves trade could hinge on the Lakers' desperation to fill a massive hole on their roster.