The Los Angeles Lakers are set to rebuild around Luka Doncic this offseason. Doncic’s three-year, $165 million extension is set to begin, so the Lakers are on the clock to create a championship-contending roster.According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Lakers have multiple needs this summer, including shooting, a shot blocker and lob threat, and an […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers have a pair of prominent free agents in LeBron James and Austin Reaves, and who they ultimately prioritize this summer may come as a surprise to some, as NBA reporter Jovan Buha elaborated upon on Friday.
A surprising Lakers prediction has created fresh questions about the future of a $12 million Bulls wing as Chicago reshapes its roster.
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The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 offseason facing major decisions involving both Austin Reaves and LeBron James. Reaves is expected to decline his player option and become one of the most sought-after free agents on the market, while James remains an unrestricted free agent with questions surrounding his future in Los Angeles.The situation has […]
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The Lakers have been linked to a former top-five draft pick who could address one of the team's biggest offseason needs around Luka Dončić.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a pivotal offseason with LeBron James set to enter free agency, but recent reporting suggests the franchise may be prioritizing a different cornerstone for its future. James, a four-time NBA champion, remains one of the league’s biggest names as he weighs his next move. While many around the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing wing upgrades this offseason. The idea is to have a strong and sustainable depth for next season. The Lakers have been seriously linked with New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy. Reports indicate that the Pelicans may be open to moving the versatile scorer this offseason. According to Fullcourtpass, the […]
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It is now seven years since a defending NBA champion made it back to the finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the latest victims after Saturday’s Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. That loss brings more than heartbreak as it ended their sustained contention, and the financial fallout […]
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Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors seem intent to enter Year 18 of their partnership with championship aspirations. After the season, there was speculation Curry may not want to finish his career as a Warrior, but those rumors have fizzled after reports maintained that Curry and the Warriors desire to reach an agreement on […]
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The San Antonio Spurs were in a battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder for seven games, but they were able to reign supreme and advance to the NBA Finals. It was a long two weeks, and if you were a basketball fan, there’s no doubt that you were seated for most of the series, as […]
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The Lakers take notice as the Thunder were eliminated on Saturday and there is speculation about trading players -- including Lu Dort.
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The 76ers are favored to keep Quentin Grimes in free agency, but the Lakers can at least make them sweat.
Wayne Ellington says “it was an easy decision” to rejoin the Heat when he started his coaching career in 2023, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The former NBA shooting guard played for nine different teams during his 13 years in the league, last suiting up for the Lakers in 2021/22. Ellington, who had […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring need (well, ok, at least one) if they want to take the next step into top Western Conference contention next season. To be honest, the need for a center has been an ongoing issue for years in LA. The latest proposal comes to us from ESPN's NBA Insiders, who have speculated on a trade that would send Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks to the Purple & Gold: Los Angeles Lakers receive : Daniel Gafford Dallas Mavericks receive : Jarred Vanderbilt D...
The 76ers could very well get screwed up by the Lakers this offseason, especially in free agency.
The Los Angeles Lakers are still hoping to keep LeBron James, but several rumored landing spots should concern L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić formally announced Friday he's part of the ownership group relocating Italian basketball team Vanoli Cremona to Rome.
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 Adou Thiero. Over the past several years, the Lakers have been hit-or-miss with their draft picks. […]
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 continue our series with a look at Nick Smith Jr. Back in September, when the Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. […]
All eyes will soon be on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James during free agency, but he may not make the decision everyone expects him to.
The LA Lakers tried to solve their years-long center dilemma by bringing in former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton this past season. It didn't work. Ayton posted the worst numbers of his career in points, rebounds and free-throw percentage. All the while frustrating fans with his trademark inconsistent play and effort. He has a player option on $8.1 million for next season, but whether he picks it up or not, LA needs to find a "role-playing star" big man, per Sean Deveney of Heavy.com ....
From Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors to the hold-up between LeBron James and the LA Lakers, there's a lot to dive into with the NBA offseason approaching.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reminisced about his 2015-16 NBA championship-winning Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday after Throwback Hoops' Instagram page shared highlights of the Cavs' 120-90 home win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
Defense wins championships. That saying has been proven in basketball across multiple eras by the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden; however, one of these examples is not like the others. James Harden’s Defense Fails Again For the seventeenth time in his […]
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Rumors of an Anthony Davis reunion with the Lakers have been swirling, but that dream looks to be dead.