Former Lakers Champion Takes A Shot At Deandre Ayton In The Wake Of Walker Kessler Trade
Horace Grant opens up on Lakers' addition of Walker Kessler.
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Kevin Love Tied To Lakers As Potential Alternative To Jonathan Kuminga
Lakers could pursue Kevin Love as final free agent addition.
Lakers Could Reunite With Ex-Champion After Missing Out on Jonathan Kuminga: NBA Analyst
The Los Angeles Lakers face an immediate roster crunch ahead of the 2026–27 NBA season, currently carrying 16 players under contract with only 15 open roster spots available. The mathematical dilemma became more complicated after primary free-agent target Jonathan Kuminga opted to sign elsewhere, leaving Los Angeles searching for frontcourt solutions before their October opener. […] The post Lakers Could Reunite With Ex-Champion After Missing Out on Jonathan Kuminga: NBA Analyst appeared fir...
Luka Doncic connections will be key for as long as Rob Pelinka is in charge of Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are clearly building around Luka Doncic with Rob Pelinka in charge.
LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers
LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported. It’s the same position Mims held during James’ time with the Cavaliers and Lakers. […] The post LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James’ Inner-Circle Member Joins 76ers After Stints With Cavs and Lakers
LeBron James has switched teams on four different occasions in his 24-year NBA career. Regardless of what team James switches to, one name has made the move with him all through, and that tradition has been renewed in Philadelphia. This news was shared by Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson on X, stating that the team’s […] The post LeBron James’ Inner-Circle Member Joins 76ers After Stints With Cavs and Lakers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bruce Brown, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Magic
Lakers The Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, but they may not be finished looking for another veteran. Bruce Brown is a name to watch. Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report stream that he believes Brown is “in the mix” for the Lakers, noting that Los Angeles has shown interest in the veteran for […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Bruce Brown, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers have laid out a realistic path for Cameron Carr’s rise to prominence
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't asking Cameron Carr to do too much, but they've quietly left the door open for him to secure a significant role.
Walker Kessler will help the Lakers unlock Luka Doncic like never before
The Los Angeles Lakers' polarizing trade for Walker Kessler may help star Luka Doncic in unexpected ways.
Report Reveals LeBron James’ ‘Internal Conflict’ Over Austin Reaves’ Growing Role
LeBron James spent two decades as the primary offensive option everywhere he played, a habit that proved difficult to break once the Los Angeles Lakers needed him to share the ball. During his final season with the franchise, the 41-year-old reportedly fought with internal tension as Los Angeles relied heavily on Austin Reaves in the [...]
LeBron James struggled with Austin Reaves role, insider says
LeBron James had an “internal conflict” during the 2025-26 season over how much he needed to defer to Austin Reaves, according to Law Murray. The issue came within a Lakers offense that also featured Luka Doncic as the clear primary option. “Covering LeBron James last season, he had an internal conflict going on with how […] The post LeBron James struggled with Austin Reaves role, insider says appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
John Salley admits he didn’t watch sports during ‘Best Damn Sports Show Period’ run
Only fans of a certain age will remember The Best Damn Sports Show Period. The program was a one-of-a-kind idea when it launched on Fox Sports Net in 2001 and, in many ways, was a predecessor to where much of the sports media industry finds itself today. The ensemble cast, the mix of comedy and…
Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Conflict Wasn’t With Luka Doncic But Austin Reaves in Lakers
LeBron James has always been the go-to guy for the past two decades. However, last season was when he wasn’t the go-to guy. It seems like it really bothered him. A new report, though, suggests the actual conflict wasn’t with a certain Slovenian superstar. NBA reporter Law Murray of The Athletic addressed a question in […] The post Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Conflict Wasn’t With Luka Doncic But Austin Reaves in Lakers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Anthony Davis faces nearly impossible task with Wizards that Lakers happily avoided
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided fully embracing Anthony Davis in this role, but the Washington Wizards don't have a better option.
Are the Lakers set up to be the most disappointing team this season?
It’s no question that the Lakers made a big gamble this summer. Gone is not just LeBron James, but the entire starting five for most of the team’s series against the Rockets, which they won in six games. In are not just a lot of fresh faces, but a lot of unexpected names. The Lakers […]
Lakers' best on-paper lineups will test the limits of Luka Doncic's versatility
The Los Angeles Lakers are banking on Luka Doncic's versatility. Delivering on that possibility will make or break their best lineups.
Lakers Champion & His Wife Gets Exposed by Bakery Owner Over Bizarre Offer
What can fame buy? In an era of influencer-led promotions, visibility is one of the primary ways for many small businesses to come into everyone’s attention. However, it doesn’t necessarily pay the bills. Recently, a small bakery owner, Fanny Lam, in East Vancouver, was faced with the same conundrum. But there was a curveball coming. […] The post Lakers Champion & His Wife Gets Exposed by Bakery Owner Over Bizarre Offer appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Should NBA fans be concerned about repeated ownership upheaval?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the sports world experiencing an unusual wave of team sales, most notably the Lakers, fans are understandably […]
Lakers' biggest offseason failure came down to a lack of leverage
Not trading Jarred Vanderbilt has been an understandable miss for the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James Reportedly Had ‘Internal Conflict’ Over Deferring To Austin Reaves On Lakers
LeBron James had no issues deferring to Luka Doncic, but it was a different story when it came to Austin Reaves.
Predicting Austin Reaves' 2026-27 Lakers season: Another leap awaits
Austin Reaves has the second most pressure to deliver next season of anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sixers granted LeBron James something the Lakers never could
After having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Sixers have already given LeBron James something the Los Angeles Lakers never could.
Lakers eye Bruce Brown after missing Jonathan Kuminga
After Jonathan Kuminga chose Minnesota, the Lakers may shift from chasing a young, high-upside forward to adding a proven veteran in Bruce Brown. NBA insider Jake Fischer indicated that Los Angeles remains a possible destination for Brown, whose name has been connected to the franchise before. “I think he’s in the mix for the Lakers, […] The post Lakers eye Bruce Brown after missing Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Best Moves Remaining for Lakers After Jonathan Kuminga Debacle
The Los Angeles Lakers’ two-month pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga turned them into a laughing stock when the 23-year-old athletic forward opted to sign a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite Los Angeles offering a higher long-term salary through potential sign-and-trade frameworks, Kuminga chose the financial flexibility of a player option in year […] The post Best Moves Remaining for Lakers After Jonathan Kuminga Debacle appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Mychal Thompson Tries to Turn Klay Thompson’s Mavericks Exit Into Lakers Move
Klay Thompson’s long-rumored Lakers connection resurfaced after his split from the Dallas Mavericks. Once again, his father Mychal Thompson made a push for the sharpshooter to bring his talents to Los Angeles. Mychal Thompson Isn’t Giving Up on Klay Thompson Joining Lakers When Klay Thompson entered free agency in the summer of 2024, his father [...]
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