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.
Lakers
Latest news and updates about the Lakers
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.
Buss brothers get exclusivity to buy ASVEL
The Buss brothers have exclusive rights to negotiate the purchase of ASVEL until the start of November, according to Aris Barkas, as Tony Parker works through discussions over a potential change in ownership of the French club. The Buss family previously owned the Los Angeles Lakers, and its potential investment in ASVEL would bring one […] The post Buss brothers get exclusivity to buy ASVEL appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Skipping Knicks camp may have been self-sabotage for ex-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent
A better opportunity than New York Knicks training camp may not come for former Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent.
Diapers Off: The Timberwolves Are Ready to Compete Now
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office outdueled the Los Angeles Lakers’, and their personnel sold him on their realistic title chances. Now, Jonathan Kuminga is a Timberwolf. Many Wolves fans thought their offseason moves were productive, but not necessarily enough to put them over the top. However, with the addition of Kuminga and the trade of […] The post Diapers Off: The Timberwolves Are Ready to Compete Now appeared first on The Lead .
Lakers legend rips team's offseason, calls it most overrated in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era without LeBron James, carrying big expectations into the season with a revamped roster built around Luka Doncic. There is plenty of curiosity surrounding how the new-look Lakers will perform with Doncic now established as the face of the franchise. While many fans are hoping the offseason changes can help push the team toward a deep playoff run, not everyone is convinced the front office did enough. Lakers legend and former head coach Byron Scott i...
LeBron James Accused Of “Destroying” The Careers Of Russell Westbrook, Dalton Knecht, And Andrew Wiggins
In a bold remark, Kwame Brown accused LeBron James of destroying the careers of many players, including several of his own Lakers teammates.
Kwame Brown calls LeBron James a marketing machine
Kwame Brown described LeBron James as a “marketing machine” rather than an individual while arguing that the influence surrounding the Lakers star has affected other players throughout his career. Speaking on The Basketball Show, Brown said his perception of James changed as he came to view him as part of a larger business and media […] The post Kwame Brown calls LeBron James a marketing machine appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Lakers guard rejects Knicks offer
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent remains without a team ahead of the 2026-27 season, but he reportedly turned down an opportunity to sign with the reigning NBA champions. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , Vincent decided not to sign with the New York Knicks , electing to wait for a more sure-fire opportunity for the upcoming season. "The Stein Line has learned that former Heat, Lakers and Hawks guard Gabe Vincent could have signed with the Knicks as well to join the wing battle...
Rising East contenders in trade talks involving former Lakers, Warriors key players
Two rising Eastern Conference teams, the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks, are reportedly in discussions regarding a trade that would swap key role players ahead of the upcoming season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer , the Hornets and Hawks have engaged in on-and-off trade talks that would send Buddy Hield to Charlotte and land Dorian Finney-Smith in Charlotte. "Atlanta and Charlotte, league sources say, have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions at various points this month on tra...
Luka Doncic shares emotional message for daughters
Luka Doncic is leaving Slovenia behind as his attention turns toward the start of another season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the trip back to the United States comes with a difficult personal separation. During his time at home, Doncic was able to spend time with his daughters, Gabriela and Olivia. They will stay […] The post Luka Doncic shares emotional message for daughters appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers’ New Owners Have Their Eyes on a $30 Billion Valuation
The Lakers’ new ownership group already has some seriously ambitious plans for the franchise. Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger’s group purchased the Lakers at a record $12.5 billion valuation last month, but according to an investor presentation reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, they believe the team could be worth at least $30 billion by […] The post Lakers’ New Owners Have Their Eyes on a $30 Billion Valuation appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Luka Doncic’s Heartwarming Message To His Daughters Amid Custody Battle With Ex-Fiancée
Luka Doncic pens down a heartfelt message for his daughters in a new Instagram post ahead of the Lakers' season.
Gonzaga’s Anton Watson Signs Training Camp Deal With Los Angeles Lakers, Soon After Waived
Similar to what the Phoenix Suns did with point guard David Stockton, the Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Anton Watson to a training camp deal on Thursday, Sept. 17, but later waived the former Gonzaga Bulldog on Friday, Sept. 18. He will most likely join the G League’s Coachella Valley Lakers. Over the course of […]
Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader
The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years. Austin Reaves appears ready to help fill that leadership opening. New Lakers guard Collin Sexton praised Reaves’ approach in a video shared by the team, identifying him as one of the players already setting the standard. “Each and every day when he’s in the gym, he’s ready to work,” Sexton said. “No complaints out of him. He’s one of the leade...
Kevin Love's trolling does just enough to keep 76ers rumors relevant
Kevin Love trolled Raptors fans by name-dropping LeBron James. That will keep the rumors alive.
Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader
The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years. Austin Reaves appears ready to help fill that leadership opening. New Lakers guard Collin Sexton praised Reaves’ approach in a video shared by the team, identifying him as […] The post Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bronny James has first real chance to thrive on Lakers outside of LeBron's spotlight
The Los Angeles Lakers are giving Bronny James a new opportunity with LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jayson Tatum Embraces Celtics’ New Rival as Jaylen Brown, LeBron James Transform East
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to setting the tone every fall. This year, the tone was set for him. The NBA offseason turned Tatum’s own conference upside down, and he’s not pretending otherwise. Before a single ball has been tipped, the league is already buzzing louder than usual. Tatum, still working his way [...]
Displaying entries 26-50
of the latest 1,250