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Ty Simpson Is Determined to Reward Rams for Taking Him No. 13 Overall

The Los Angeles Rams received some criticism for drafting quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But Simpson is not focused on those outside opinions and is determined...

Dodgers DFA Santiago Espinal As Kiké Hernández Returns for Season Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers were faced with a difficult roster decision on Monday. Three-time World Series champion Kiké Hernández is returning from elbow surgery to make his season debut in the...

3 Centers not named Walker Kessler or Jalen Duren who deserve Lakers attention

Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren are not the only names who can offer the Lakers an upgrade.

Lakers Could Reunite Luka Doncic With Former Mavericks Teammate in Trade Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are building a roster around superstar Luka Doncic, who signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise last summer. In a recent trade...

Cost For Lakers To Sign Potential Free Agent Target Jalen Duren May Have Increased

The center position is one of need for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and when it comes to free agency, the top name available is Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons. At just 22 years old,...

Koa Peat’s uncertain NBA Draft future complicates Lakers’ first-round plans

The Lakers may need to cross one ideal Luka Doncic fit off their draft board, as Arizona's Koa Peat is likely to return to college.

Lakers-Mavericks trade pitch sends Dalton Knecht to Dallas for $54 million fan-favorite center

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to Luka Doncic's former Dallas Mavericks teammate on Monday.

Blazers may be cooking up painful Lakers raid if Portland expert is right

The Los Angeles Lakers have three potential free agents who fit the Portland Trail Blazers.

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Robert Williams III Viewed As Potential Target

One position the Los Angeles Lakers will presumably be targeting this offseason is the center spot. In particular, the team will be looking to add a rim-running big man that fits well next to Luka...

UCLA Baseball Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in NCAA Tournament

UCLA baseball went wire-to-wire this season as the No. 1 ranked baseball team in the nation. After winning both the Big Ten regular season title outright and the Big Ten Tournament title, the...

Lakers hire former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager

The Lakers look to have made their first of two assistant general manager hires. On Monday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Lakers had hired Rohan Ramadas. Previously, Ramadas...

Lakers begin front office restructuring by hiring 'literal rocket scientist' Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM

The Lakers are shifting gears away from family business under new owner Mark Walter

Lakers are in prime position to capitalize on Cavaliers chaos

The Los Angeles Lakers have the cap relief that will be needed in Cleveland.

Lakers Hire Former USC Rocket Scientist As Assistant GM in Front Office

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president and general Rob Pelinka, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Before joining the Lakers’ front office,...

Reports: Lakers fill one of two new assistant GM posts

The Los Angeles Lakers started their offseason front office expansion, hiring Rohan Ramadas away from the New Orleans Pelicans to fill one of two new

New Lakers Assistant GM Rohan Ramadas Described As ‘Literal Rocket Scientist’

One of the main focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is building out their front office staff. Rob Pelinka said the team planned on hiring two assistant general managers this...

Nike to Release JuJu Watkins’ LeBron NXXT Gen Shoe Wednesday

Back in February, USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins announced she would be co-creating a shoe within the Nike LeBron NXXT Gen line. Now, Watkins’ Nike LeBron NXXT Gen By JuJu “Silver...

Lakers better hope Luka Doncic’s ideal frontcourt fit doesn’t withdraw from NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers could lose out on a player who fits like a glove beside Luka Doncic.

Paul Pierce sparks controversy with Luka Doncic and Jaylen Brown All-NBA take

NBA Hall Famer Paul Pierce has a controversial take regarding the first-team All-NBA nod of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

Kyrie Irving is back in Lakers discussions tied to Luka Doncic

The Lakers have weighed the pros and cons of reuniting Luka Doncic with Kyrie Irving if LeBron James departs in free agency, per reporter Scoop B Robinson.

Rohan Ramadas is a 'literal rocket' scientist and the Lakers just hired him

Rohan Ramadas is a literal rocket scientist and the Lakers just hired him.

Something just happened to LeBron James that hasn't happened since Bronny was born

LeBron James missed out on the All-NBA Team for the first time in over 20 years, a streak that started when his son and teammate Bronny James was born.

Sources: Lakers hire Ramadas as assistant GM

The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.

Lakers' new front office hire has fans connecting dots on trade targets immediately

The Los Angeles Lakers' new front office executive is coming from the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lakers Hiring Rohan Ramadas As Assistant GM

The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager, according to Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania of ESPN. Ramadas will work...

Marcus Smart's next move is obvious after restoring his value with the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to keep Marcus Smart, but his next move will make that more difficult.

Lakers Rumors: Rohan Ramadas Being Hired As Assistant General Manager

Since Mark Walter took over as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization has expanded in different areas. One thing Rob Pelinka made clear after the team was eliminated from the...

Reid Detmers’ Career-High 14 Ks Fuels Angels’ Sweep of Rangers

A career night for starting pitcher Reid Detmers fueled the Los Angeles Angels’ first series sweep of the 2026 season against the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. In his 11th start of the season,...

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama enters LeBron James, Kevin Durant territory after Game 4 win

Victor Wembanyama is proving that he is one of the great Spurs legends after winning Game 4 to join LeBron James and Kevin Durant in a legendary record.

Luka Doncic Believes Lakers Were Championship Contenders Before Late-Season Injuries

Luka Doncic was piecing together an MVP-caliber season for the Los Angeles Lakers when he unfortunately suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season. There was...

Kawhi Leonard is covering up the real Lakers trade target on the Clippers

Instead of Kawhi Leonard as their LA Clippers trade target, the Los Angeles Lakers should go after Derrick Jones Jr.

Walk-Off HBP Leads UCLA Baseball to First Big Ten Tournament Title

With bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Oregon pitcher Devin Bell threw a pitch that lightly grazed the tip of UCLA second baseman Phoenix Call helmet. After reviewing the...

Lakers News: Richard Hamilton Opens Up About Longtime Friendship With Kobe Bryant

There are a lot of names that are brought up when discussing the greatest rivals of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one who isn’t mentioned nearly enough is former All-Star guard Richard...

Austin Reaves turning down the Lakers extension might be exactly what LA needs

The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep Austin Reaves, but the star guard may get an offer he can’t refuse in free agency.

Six NBA trade proposals: Landing spots for Morant,...

ESPN's NBA insiders pitch six trades that could rock the offseason. But which move would truly change the league landscape?

Prep Rally: Dodger Stadium is the new favorite place for Birmingham and Verdugo Hills

The greatest day in high school baseball for City Section players is when you make it to Dodger Stadium.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Records Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals-Clinching Win Over Suns

On May 25, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a potential elimination...

Sunday, May 24, 2026
One of LeBron James' most unbreakable streaks officially comes to an end

The Los Angeles Lakers' 41-year-old star's arguably most impressive record ended on Sunday night.

LeBron James left off All-NBA teams for first time in two decades
Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Represent LA on All-NBA Teams

Two Los Angeles players were selected for All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named an All-NBA First Team selection, while Los Angeles Clippers forward...

Nuggets named landing spot for $101 million Lakers four-time NBA champion star

The Denver Nuggets were listed as a good fit for a Los Angeles Lakers future Hall of Famer.

Former UCLA Star Donovan Dent Won’t Pursue A Pro Career

After finishing his collegiate career with UCLA men’s basketball in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, guard Donovan Dent is not pursuing a professional career, according to Geoff Grammer of the...

Luka Dončić named to First Team All-NBA, earning sixth All-NBA selection

While Luka Dončić’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge was approved by the NBA, making him eligible for end-of-season awards, the voters still left him off their MVP ballots. However, Luka will...

NBA Announces 2025/26 All-NBA Teams

The league has officially announced its three All-NBA teams, recognizing the top performers for the 2025/26 season (all Twitter links). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams,...

Luka Doncic Named To 2025-26 First Team All-NBA

Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers was an exceptional one, and he is now being recognized for it. The league has announced the 2025-26 All-NBA teams, and Doncic made First...

Luka Doncic all but cements Hall of Fame case after historic All-NBA honor

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic just earned his sixth first-team All-NBA honor, and history suggests it improved his Hall of Fame case.

UCLA, Megan Grant Will Finish Season As NCAA HR Leaders After Oklahoma Upset

UCLA softball has been in a tight race with Oklahoma for the NCAA single-season team home run record. And each of the teams’ top home run hitters, UCLA senior utility Megan Grant and Oklahoma...

Marcus Smart's career resurgence might hurt Lakers' rotation next season

The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed Marcus Smart return to form in 2025-26, but that might tempt them into a mistake next season.

Player Grades: Lakers 2025-26 season

This week, we’ll be kicking off our season recap series with each player on the roster. To set things off right, and because everyone loves discussing player grades so much, let’s give some grades...

Lakers face difficult Bronny James decision as LeBron James era nears end

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James, but there are questions about what happens after LeBron James’ departure.

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