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Monday, May 18, 2026
Rams Named Best Fit For Four-Time Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs

The Los Angeles Rams made some big moves in free agency earlier this offseason. But there are still some talented unsigned free agents on the table that could help bolster the Rams’ roster as the...

Jazz, Hawks, Bulls, Nets named top landing spots for $53 million Lakers superstar

The Los Angeles Lakers' standout guard will have plenty of suitors this offseason.

NBA combine provided LeBron James intel that Lakers fans are smiling about

Buzz from the NBA combine in Chicago last week pointed to an inevitable LeBron James reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers have crucial non-basketball reasons to re-sign LeBron James

While there are reasons for the Los Angeles Lakers to move on from LeBron James, every business principle screams for a reunion at any cost.

Lakers must view Jalen Duren's playoff nightmare as the wake-up call it is

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make the most of the 2026 offseason, then they must view Jalen Duren's poor postseason as a sign.

Bronny James and Bryce James look more like LeBron James than ever after this viral transformation

The Lakers' season might be over but LeBron James is already winning the off-season with a hilarious family hair transformation ahead of free agency.

Luke Kennard Unsure About Lakers Future in Free Agency But Grateful for Time in LA

Multiple players from the Los Angeles Lakers will be free agents this summer. With stars like LeBron James and Austin Reaves in that group, the Lakers’ future with guard Luke Kennard has been...

Lakers are about to send Luka Doncic's longest-running teammate packing

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to move on from the one player Luka Doncic has played with for his entire NBA career.

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Has Not Thought About Free Agency Yet

Rui Hachimura put together a masterful playoff run for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically with his absurd 3-point shooting. He increased his production when both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves...

Lincoln Riley Says USC’s High Number of Returners Reflects Strong Belief in Program

USC has 15 starters from last season returning to the program next season, including Third-Team All-Big Ten starting quarterback Jayden Maiava. With the rise of NIL, the transfer portal is a hot...

Grayson Rodriguez Makes Angels Debut in First Start Since 2024

Grayson Rodriguez made his debut with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday during the Freeway Series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although giving up seven earned runs in 3.2 innings was not...

Darryn Peterson Picks Basketball IQ From LeBron James’ Game

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed some signs of physical decline in Year 23, he still looked like one of the best players in the NBA. What makes James so special as a player is his...

Bronny James only fits on Luka Doncic's Lakers after making a crucial leap

The Los Angeles Lakers are building around Luka Doncic, and Bronny James will only crack the rotation if he makes this improvement.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals

By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles...

How Formula One problem-solving tactics are being used in fight against dementia

Doctors and dementia researchers with ties to Formula One are embracing the high-pressure and experimental lessons from the sport to fight the neurological condition.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Stein’s Latest: LeBron, Sixers, Magic, Blazers, Giannis

Has LeBron James played his last NBA game? That’s the question Marc Stein wondered on Saturday at his Substack. Stein and people he trusts around the league think James is likely to play a...

Lakers' Jalen Duren dreams got an added dose of reality after playoff headaches

The Los Angeles Lakers feel closer than ever to landing Jalen Duren after his playoff headaches.

What Cavs' Eastern Conference Finals appearance means for potential Donovan Mitchell-Lakers trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers' second-round series win over the Detroit Pistons could have major offseason implications.

Sparks drop rematch against Tempo

After beating the Tempo on Friday, the Sparks couldn’t replicate that result on Sunday. Instead, they lost to Toronto 106-96. Los Angeles is now 1-3 on the season. Kelsey Plum got the offense...

Lakers' Dalton Knecht brings about a clear and obvious question

L.A. doesn't seem to have gotten this one right.

Luka Doncic inches closer to historic feat after MVP voting

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic finished fourth in NBA voting, which puts him on pace to do something only 21 players in NBA history have done.

Lakers, Knicks could leapfrog Warriors in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes based on recent rumor

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks may benefit from a potential blunder by the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James' free-agency uncertainty puts Lakers in favorable position

No one knows where LeBron James is going to land this offseason, especially if its not with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that mystery probably benefits LA.

Luka Dončić finishes fourth in MVP voting

On Sunday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player, the second consecutive season he’s won the award. It was known prior to the announcement that Luka Dončić...

Luka Doncic Finishes Fourth In 2025-26 NBA MVP Voting

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic turned in an exceptional 2025-26 season, but his hamstring injury at the end of the regular season likely cost him a shot at winning NBA MVP. The voting was...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named MVP Of 2025/26 Season

6:52 pm: Gilgeous-Alexander has officially been named MVP of the 2025/26 season, the NBA announced (via Twitter). According to the league, the Canadian superstar received 83 of a possible 100...

Austin Reaves has two alternatives to Lakers return that have fans on edge

Austin Reaves has at least two other teams he could look to sign with in free agency beyond the Los Angeles Lakers; nothing is set in stone.

Lakers predicted to cut ties with forward in trade Luka Doncic wouldn't like

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently urged to move on from an offensively challenged forward this summer.

Latest LeBron James evaluation is troublesome news for Rob Pelinka, Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka need LeBron James to take a salary cut this coming season, but everyone knows that LeBron's play doesn't deserve one.

Warriors, Knicks, Cavaliers named top landing spots for $101 million Lakers million superstar

The Los Angeles Lakers' standout forward was linked to three contending franchises on Saturday.

Lakers should make painful Jarred Vanderbilt decision Luka Doncic won't like

The Los Angeles Lakers know what they should do with Jarred Vandebilt, but Luka Doncic may not agree.

Dodgers Acquire Eric Lauer in Trade With Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers announced the news on social media on Sunday. The Dodgers transferred...

Rui Hachimura praised a former Lakers coach for his improvement as 3-point shooter

Despite being one of the league’s very best at it this season, shooting threes still isn’t really Rui Hachimura’s “thing.” In fact, he downright doesn’t like it. When Rui joined the Lakers, he was...

Austin Reaves feels he owes a lot of his career to LeBron James

The LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers has featured lots of turnover. Lots and lots of turnover. For years, the constant was LeBron James and Anthony Davis. One player who worked himself...

Lakers Big Board 1.0: Top 10 prospects who can save Lakers from depth crisis

The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring lack of depth and developable youth. Which prospects can resolve that issue?

Rui Hachimura Hints at Desire to Remain With Lakers As He Enters Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have multiple key players hitting free agency this summer. One of those players is forward Rui Hachimura, who has been with the Lakers for the past three-and-half seasons....

Lisa Leslie Gives Flowers To LeBron James For Lakers Tenure

An important offseason awaits for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as decides if he wants to keep playing and if so, where. Despite his age, James has shown that he can be a valuable third...

Lakers going all-in to re-sign Luka Doncic's $3M favorite teammate after LeBron James, Austin Reaves

The Lakers are looking to have a big offseason with the amount of cap space they have. It seems that they know the first three names they are going to target.

Angels Activate Grayson Rodriguez, Send Down Surprise Pitcher

The Los Angeles Angels officially reinstated right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from the injured list ahead of his start on Sunday. The post Angels Activate Grayson Rodriguez, Send Down Surprise...

LA High School Coach Calls UCLA’s Bob Chesney ‘ChatGPT of Football’

UCLA football hosted a coaching clinic during spring practices that more than 100 local high school football coaches attended. One of those coaches was Whittier High School coach and former...

Lakers must fix biggest Deandre Ayton problem to build a title roster around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers must realize Deandre Ayton is not the answer if they want to win a championship with Luka Doncic.

Lakers could re-sign $11 million ex-Celtics defensive star recruited by Luka Doncic, per report

The Los Angeles Lakers may retain a fan-favorite guard this summer.

Dillon Brooks Names Jarred Vanderbilt As One Of ‘Dumb’ Players In NBA

Someone who plays the villain role in the NBA extremely well is Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks, especially when he is matched up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks has had some...

LeBron James says it’s been ‘amazing’ to watch Austin Reaves grow throughout his career

The career Austin Reaves has had so far has been special. Not only has he gone from being a kid from Oklahoma to a superstar in Los Angeles, but the progression of his career has been a dream....

UCLA’s Megan Grant Adds 39th Homer to NCAA Record in Regional Semifinal

UCLA softball star and women’s basketball national champion Megan Grant added another home run to the NCAA single-season home run record on Saturday during the regional semifinal against South...

Lakers' only possible free-agent pitch to LeBron James has fans concerned

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be presented with an offer to return to LA in the coming weeks, but it's unlikely to be one he's thrilled about.

Eli Manning Explains Why He Refused to Play for Chargers After 2004 Draft

Shortly after drafting him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 20024 NFL Draft, the then-San Diego Chargers traded quarterback Eli Manning to the New York Giants for quarterback Philip Rivers....

LeBron James has lost his golden parachute away from the Lakers

LeBron James will probably return for a 24th season, but his chances of getting paid the max are dwindling, both with the Los Angeles Lakers and elsewhere.

Mark Daigneault Credits Lakers For Making Thunder Better

Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers ran into the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round without Luka Doncic and were swept as a result. Even with Doncic, Oklahoma City would...

Kiki Rice Impresses Tempo Head Coach With Early-Career Play

Shortly after winning a national championship with UCLA women’s basketball, the Toronto Tempo drafted guard Kiki Rice with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Rice was the first-ever...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Lakers Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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