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Friday, May 22, 2026
Bronny James has already quietly solved one major Lakers problem

Bronny James’ projected role with the Lakers next season is beginning to take shape, and could help Rob Pelinka build a real championship contender.

LeBron James’ Victor Wembanyama comments say everything about Spurs star’s future

The praise is quite high from the King.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sparks beat Mercury on the road

The Sparks coast to a 97-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. They improved to 2-3 for the season.  Kelsey Plum was leading the offensive charge early for LA with their six points....

Lakers' draft conundrum adds pressure to acquire an impact center elsewhere

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire a ready-now center in the NBA draft in June, but their No. 25 pick is too late for that to happen.

Lakers' Jalen Duren chase may require a painful sacrifice

If the Los Angeles Lakers are serious about pursuing Jalen Duren in free agency, they also have to consider the possibility of letting LeBron James go.

Rams Commit to Matthew Stafford With New Contract

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has signed a one-year contract extension worth up to $60 million with a base salary of $55 million. The post Rams Commit to Matthew Stafford With New Contract...

Kobe Bryant’s Influence Still Guiding NBA Stars Like Victor Wembanyama

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reportedly sought training advice from the Lakers president, Rob Pelinka, to learn about Kobe Bryant's training. The post Kobe Bryant’s Influence Still Guiding NBA...

Mike Trout Declines to Comment on Constant Trade Rumors

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been having another great season with the Angels, leading to calls for the Angels to trade him. The post Mike Trout Declines to Comment on Constant...

Jalen Williams' injury setback gives Lakers full vindication for Luka Doncic caution

The Los Angeles Lakers kept Luka Doncic out of their entire postseason due to his hamstring, and Jalen Williams' recent re-injury has made that look smart.

Andrew Friedman, Farhan  Zaidi not expected to permanently join Lakers front office

Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said that with Mark Walter as the majority owner, the Lakers would spend everywhere possible to improve the franchise. So far, that’s been...

Ducks forward Troy Terry to have hip surgery, no return date set

The winger has a chronic hip impingement, the team revealed Thursday, and the procedure could endanger his availability at the start of next season.

Luka Doncic not likely to support a Jason Kidd Lakers reunion after latest intel

After it's come out that Jason Kidd supported the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, it's unlikely that Kidd will re-join the Lakers as an assistant anytime soon.

LeBron James Explains What Makes Victor Wembanyama Special Outside Of Height

Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA with the highest expectations seen since Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was drafted by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2003. And like James,...

Austin Reaves' growth will decide if Lakers can prevent Wemby’s reign of terror

If the Los Angeles Lakers hope to keep up with the San Antonio Spurs, then it will be on Austin Reaves to make it happen.

Lakers Rumors: Timberwolves Assistant GM Turned Down Front Office Role

The Los Angeles Lakers are committed to building out their entire front office staff now that Mark Walter has taken over as owner. It is well known that the Lakers are pretty bare bones when it...

Lakers urged to sign $60M lob threat to replicate Luka Doncic-Dereck Lively connection

The Lakers need a true rim runner like Luka Doncic has had in the past. A big part of it is going to be getting someone like his former teammates Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively.

LeBron James reveals the scary reason every team became obsessed with stopping SGA

LeBron James broke down exactly why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a scouting report nightmare after the Thunder completed an 8-0 season sweep of the Lakers.

Lakers Notes: LeBron, Friedman, Zaidi, Pelinka, Senior

Discussing his future on the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with co-host Steve Nash (YouTube link), Lakers forward LeBron James said he’ll need to take some time before he decides...

Luka Doncic needs Lakers to learn from how the Nuggets cost Nikola Jokic a title

The Los Angeles Lakers will only give Luka Doncic a shot at a title if they learn from how the Denver Nuggets let Nikola Jokic down.

‘All Indications’ are LeBron James Will Return for 1 More Season

LeBron James is expected to return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 NBA season, which will likely be the final year of his historic career. Get the details. The post ‘All Indications’ are LeBron...

LeBron James: Lakers Fought To Maximum Ability But Were ‘Out-Talented’ By Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end at the hands of the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a second-round sweep. Despite being without Luka Doncic, the Lakers gave the...

LeBron James reveals the one thing he wants most from Lakers for potential Year 24

LeBron James isn't interested in a Year 24 rebuild, setting a firm baseline for the Lakers' front office this offseason.

LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'

LeBron James said the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.

Lakers fans already hearing the same troubling narrative from last offseason

Surely, 2026-27 cannot be another gap year for the Los Angeles Lakers, right?

LeBron James puts focus on winning, unwilling to 'start over' in Year 24

LeBron James might not be willing to play for the league minimum, but if the potential Lakers free agent keeps retirement on the backburner, he's prio

Proposed California Bill Could Force Angels to Change Name

A proposed California bill could force the Angels to drop "Los Angeles" and return to the Anaheim Angels name. Here is what AB 2512 means for the team. The post Proposed California Bill Could...

Lakers Rumors: Andrew Friedman & Farhan Zaidi Involved In Assistant GM Interviews

This summer will be an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers, but not just about on-court progress and building up the roster. With new owner Mark Walter entering his first offseason...

Austin Reaves rehabbed oblique injury with Dodgers medical staff

It was a pleasant surprise to the Lakers that Austin Reaves was able to return earlier than expected from his oblique strain. Thanks to his efforts to get back, Reaves helped the Lakers eliminate...

Lakers' LeBron James provides update on looming retirement decision
Lakers face tempting opening to nab polarizing Nuggets wing not named Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson's looming free agency could actually be a leverage point for the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James Details Thought Process, Timeline Going Into Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a lot of important decisions to make this offseason. It’s no secret that the end is near for the 41-year-old, but he showed in 2025-26 that he can still...

Lakers' dream Isaiah Hartenstein situation probably won't come true

Isaiah Hartenstein is a center the Los Angeles Lakers should target this summer, but it won't be in free agency.

Lakers Rejected by Rival Executive Amid Organizational Rebuild

The Los Angeles Lakers were rejected by a rival executive, who received an offer to join the organization. The post Lakers Rejected by Rival Executive Amid Organizational Rebuild appeared first on...

LeBron James reveals clearer timeline for major free agency decision
Lakers fans got their hopes up for nothing after SGA's Isaiah Hartenstein diss

It was all one big misunderstanding.

Jarred Vanderbilt Updates State Of Relationship With JJ Redick After On-Court Confrontation

The confrontation between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and forward Jarred Vanderbilt was a brief one, but still one that caught the eye of many watching the game. During one of the...

Lakers have one chance to avoid Luka Doncic mistake Mavericks know too well

The Los Angeles Lakers need to give Luka Doncic better depth than the Dallas Mavericks could.

AJ Dybantsa Discusses What He Learned In Workout With LeBron James

The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the most talented and deep in recent years and the top prospect in the eyes of many is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa. And the young prospect is...

Lakers' path to landing Walker Kessler isn't as simple as an offer sheet

The Utah Jazz have no real reason to not match Walker Kessler offer sheets this summer.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Byron Scott Lead L.A. Past Jazz In Game 7 Of 2nd Round Playoff Series

In 1988 the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back to the NBA Finals and defend their championship. L.A. dominated...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Alex Caruso just taught Lakers another valuable lesson while LA was sitting at home

The Los Angeles Lakers were already eliminated from the playoffs, but that didn’t stop Alex Caruso from teaching his former team a lesson.

High school softball: Wednesday's Southern Section playoff scores

Southern Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

Rob Pelinka helped unleash Victor Wembanyama with Kobe-related assist

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka guided Victor Wembanyama's agent in a Kobe Bryant-like direction when it came to planning Wemby's offseason regimen.

Bronny James' golf swing makes dad LeBron look bad

The son already seems to have this figured out.

Luka Doncic could prevent Lakers from difficult but necessary move

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic has made it clear that he wants the club to retain Austin Reaves, but that might not be in LA's best interest.

Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi have sat in on interviews for Lakers assistant GM role

The Lakers’ transition from a barebones front office to one as robust as the Dodgers is not something that can happen overnight. On top of the sheer volume of hires, ensuring the right people are...

Lakers linked to 'lopsided' three-team trade for $212 million Knicks playoff star, NBA champion

A Los Angeles Lakers trade idea would land the franchise a high-level three-and-D New York Knicks wing.

USC Men’s Basketball Star Withdrawing from Draft, Returning to School

USC men's basketball star Jacob Cofie is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and is returning to the Trojans for another season. The post USC Men’s Basketball Star Withdrawing from Draft, Returning to...

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