NBA Undrafted Award Winners In League History: Could Austin Reaves Be Next?
Here is a look at every undrafted NBA award winner and whether Austin Reaves could become the next one after his breakout with the Lakers.
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LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK
ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bob Myers to Jaylen Brown: “Don’t ever underestimate that you are a champion”
Earlier this offseason, Bob Myers went on the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul and pitched LeBron James coming to Philadelphia. I don’t know how much of a direct impact that had on King James selecting the Sixers in his free agent search, but consider me officially on board with any future […]
A-Rod, Multiple Wolves Players Involved In Recruiting Kuminga
Although LeBron James was the Timberwolves‘ first choice to fill their hole at power forward this summer, the team spent much of the summer recruiting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota, viewing him as the top option available in free agency once James was off the board, according to Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick […]
Lakers almost ruined Heat's entire first-year plan with Giannis
Intentionally or not, the Los Angeles Lakers almost ruined the Miami Heat's entire first-year plan around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Lakers have a low-risk reunion to consider that could solve their forward problem
Dorian Finney-Smith coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers makes more sense than it initially appears.
Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 8/27/2026
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Jonathan Kuminga‘s future with the Timberwolves, the Lakers‘ options now that he’s not available, the prospects for the Jazz to reach the play-in tournament, the roles for Klay Thompson and Bennedict Mathurin with their new teams and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive […]
Jonathan Kuminga will rue day he spurned Lakers for less money from Timberwolves
The Jonathan Kuminga saga finally concluded after it emerged that the former Golden State Warriors man has agreed to sign a 2-year, $12 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. And while the intention was to ensure a starting role, Kuminga has turned his back on some major money with his latest decision. The Timberwolves used […] The post Jonathan Kuminga will rue day he spurned Lakers for less money from Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Jonathan Kuminga overplayed his hand in free agency
At long last, the Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent Saga 2: Electric Boogaloo is over. As ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Wednesday, Kuminga agreed to sign a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Notably, he bypassed a far larger offer from the Lakers “to have more control of his future and possibly jump back […]
Adou Thiero should quietly celebrate Lakers missing out on Jonathan Kuminga
The Los Angeles Lakers forward has a far cleaner path to the rotation this season.
Victor Wembanyama disappointed Luka Doncic will miss France-Slovenia game
Victor Wembanyama admitted he would have preferred to face Luka Doncic when France hosts Slovenia in its upcoming World Cup qualifier in Paris. Slovenia will be without the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, taking away the possibility of another matchup between two of the NBA’s biggest names. Despite his disappointment, Wembanyama stressed that Doncic’s absence will […] The post Victor Wembanyama disappointed Luka Doncic will miss France-Slovenia game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA rumors: The trade Timberwolves will try to make to create space needed to sign Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga notified the Timberwolves of his decision on Wednesday evening, choosing Minnesota over the Los Angeles Lakers despite the fact that the Lakers could have offered him more money. However, financially speaking, per HoopsHype, completing the signing isn’t automatic. To fit […] The post NBA rumors: The trade Timberwolves will try to make to create space needed to sign Jonathan Kuminga appear...
5 NBA teams who definitely got worse this offseason
With the big moves of the offseason pretty much done, we take a look at which teams are worse off than they were last season.
What Stephen Jones said about selling Cowboys after Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale
The Los Angeles Lakers hogged the headlines recently after Mark Walter sold his majority equity in the team to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for a record-setting amount of $12.5 billion. Could the same thing happen to other storied sports franchises, including the Dallas Cowboys? Jerry Jones has owned the Cowboys since 1989 after purchasing […] The post What Stephen Jones said about selling Cowboys after Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 Realistic Lakers backup plans after Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves
Kyle Kuzma highlights a list of gettable trade candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga.
ESPN Predicts Lakers To Be Most Disappointing Team Next Season
ESPN predicts the Lakers will be the NBA's biggest disappointment next season despite an aggressive offseason built entirely around Luka Doncic.
Metta Sandiford-Artest Reveals His $100M Bid To Buy Lakers Stake Was Rejected
Lakers legend Metta Sandiford-Artest recently opened up on how his attempt to buy a $100 million stake in the franchise was rejected in 2025.
Luka Doncic's Lakers Future Addressed by NBA Insider After Question About Potential Split
ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin expressed doubt Thursday regarding the possibility of Luka Dončić wanting to split with the Los Angeles Lakers any time soon.
Mark Walter’s company TWG Global says Dodgers are not for sale
Two companies owned by Dodgers chairman and owner Mark Walter — TWG Global and Guggeinheim Partners — are part of multiple federal investigations regarding insurance investments. After Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion — a sale that is being contested by Jeanie Buss — the natural speculation was that the Dodgers might be next […]
Jonathan Kuminga made the right call picking the Timberwolves over the Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga chose to sign with the Timberwolves over the Lakers, and given the basketball situation they offer, this was absolutely the right call.
Lakers Fans Dig Up Iconic Kobe Bryant Quote to Blast Jonathan Kuminga After Timberwolves Move
Jonathan Kuminga had the Lakers sweating through a long free agency stretch, and then he turned down their multi-year offer entirely. Instead, he signed a short-term deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leaving the Lakers front office red-faced and the LakeShow fanbase less than thrilled. What makes it sting even more? One of the first things […] The post Lakers Fans Dig Up Iconic Kobe Bryant Quote to Blast Jonathan Kuminga After Timberwolves Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“My Daughter Watched This”: Ex-Lakers Star Reacts After Obscene Objects Are Thrown During WNBA Games
Fresh off flexing his NBA pedigree in the BIG 3, Patrick Beverley was back on his podcast to voice his strong frustration over a series of viral, crude disruptions targeting WNBA games. Speaking on the latest episode of The Pat Bev Show, the 12-year NBA veteran addressed the absurd security breaches where brightly colored adult […] The post “My Daughter Watched This”: Ex-Lakers Star Reacts After Obscene Objects Are Thrown During WNBA Games appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kuminga Isn’t Coming. Now What?
Jonathan Kuminga chose the Timberwolves. Should the Lakers now pursue a different type of power forward?
3 Best Low-Cost Wings Lakers Should Target After Missing Out On Jonathan Kuminga
With Jonathan Kuminga choosing to join the Wolves, we explore three low-cost options for the Lakers to bolster their wing depth.
Metta World Peace tried to invest $100M in Lakers
Metta World Peace attempted to become a Lakers investor with a $100 million commitment after Mark Walter acquired control of the franchise, but his proposal was rejected, according to the California Post. The former Los Angeles forward said he reached out to Walter immediately after the 2025 transaction because he believed the team’s value would […] The post Metta World Peace tried to invest $100M in Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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