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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
LeBron James Explains How He Remembers Handshakes With Teammates

Arguably LeBron James’ greatest asset on the basketball court is his mind as he truly has one of the highest basketball IQs in the history of the NBA. But one random way his brain capacity shows...

Rockets predicted to swap ex-Warriors superstar for struggling $100 million former Lakers forward

A Houston Rockets trade idea would land the franchise an ex-Los Angeles Lakers contributor on a downward trajectory.

Lakers have two realistic trade targets to pry away from the Thunder this offseason

Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins should be available for the taking.

Angels Lose Minor League Outfielder to Royals

The Kansas City Royals claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo from the Los Angeles Angels off waivers Tuesday afternoon. The post Angels Lose Minor League Outfielder to Royals appeared first on LA Sports...

LeBron James: Chris Paul Is One Of Best Point Guards To Ever Play

This offseason, one of the biggest stories is whether Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will choose to continue his illustrious career for a 24th season. But another all-time great...

Lakers' dream Alex Caruso reunion remains a long shot despite Thunder cap crunch

The former Los Angeles Laker is expected to stick around with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Former Angels First-Round Pick Trades Baseball for College Football at SMU

Before the Los Angeles Angels drafted Jordyn Adams with the No. 17 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, Adams had signed with North Carolina to play college baseball and football. Then, a deal worth more...

Lakers rumor is good news for Luka Doncic, bad news for LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for an action-packed offseason.

Lakers face two obvious paths with using the 25th pick in the NBA Draft

There are two needs crying out to be solved with the Los Angeles Lakers' late first-round pick.

Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President And Head Of Global Partnerships

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Yao Williams II Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships. Williams will lead the Lakers’ global partnerships team, which includes partnership sales,...

USC Pitching Coach Lands Lamar Head Coaching Job After 19-6 Regional Win

Over the weekend, USC baseball dominated Lamar 19-6 in the College Station Regional. Three days later, Lamar announced it was hiring USC pitching coach Sean Allen as the team’s new head coach....

Lakers can breathe easy after new Giannis Antetokounmpo report eases doomsday fears

There is no immediate indication Oklahoma City Thunder want to make a seismic shake-up to the NBA.

Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships

The Los Angeles Lakers announced it hired Yao Williams II as Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships on Tuesday. Williams’ responsibilities within the global partnerships team will involve...

NBA probe of Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and Clippers at forefront after Aspiration fraud sentencing

Sentencing of Aspiration's Joseph Sanberg to 14 years in prison moves the NBA closer to finishing its probe into whether the Clippers skirted the league’s salary cap.

Lakers' NBA Draft direction couldn't be clearer as Luka Doncic era takes center stage

The Los Angeles Lakers need to prioritize win-now contributors.

Lakers Rumors: Prosper Karangwa Expected To Remain With 76ers

This offseason is a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to get back into championship contention. In order to do that, they not only need to improve their roster, but other aspects of...

Does Maxi Kleber still have a role with the Lakers?

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise....

Angels Fans Called ‘Biggest Losers’ of May By ESPN

All month long, Los Angeles Angels fans have expressed their disappointment in the franchise’s ownership. Fans want Angels owner Arte Moreno to sell the team, as the Halos continue to struggle...

Lakers must decide where they stand on Luguentz Dort well before free agency arrives

Is the Oklahoma City Thunder wing worth pursuing after a dreadful postseason on offense?

Lakers News: Julius Erving Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant

There are always arguments over the greatest players in the history of the NBA and many of them involve Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and current superstar LeBron James. One NBA legend...

Lakers Trade Rumors Include Lockdown Defender

If the Los Angeles Lakers are tackling the offseason with a win-now mindset, one recent trade proposal would land the Lakers one of the best defenders in the NBA. NBA reporter Evan Sidery...

Lakers News: Julius Erving Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant

There are always arguments over the greatest players in the history of the NBA and many of them involve Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and current superstar LeBron James. One NBA legend...

USC Baseball Crushes Texas A&M, Advances to First Super Regional Since 2005

For the first time since 2005, USC baseball is headed back to the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 11 national seed Texas A&M in back-to-back games on Sunday and...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Surpasses Jerry West As NBA All-Time Leading Playoffs Scorer

For the second consecutive season, the NBA Finals comprised of the best rivalry in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers...

Lakers must resist temptation to play it safe at NBA Draft if they hope to contend

The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of developable talent, but that doesn't mean they need to play it safe at the 2026 NBA Draft. In fact, they shouldn't.

LeBron, Austin and Ayton: Lakers roundtable on the biggest offseason questions

As the NBA Finals begin, four Times reporters answer the biggest questions the Lakers face this offseason.

Monday, June 1, 2026
Aspiration Co-Founder Sentenced to 14 Years Amid NBA’s Clippers Investigation

The NBA is still conducting an investigation into claims that the Los Angeles Clippers used a fraudulent endorsement deal with a tree-planting company called Aspiration to circumvent the league’s...

Lakers Prioritizing Re-Signing Austin Reaves Over LeBron James, Says Insider

Multiple players from the Los Angeles Lakers are hitting free agency this summer. Austin Reaves and LeBron James are two of those players but the pair are entering free agency at different stages...

Lakers Mailbag: Heading into the offseason

While the Finals are set to start this week between the Spurs and Knicks, the Lakers are firmly into their offseason. It’ll be an important one, kicking off with the NBA Draft at the end of June....

Rui Hachimura's free agency outcome is getting more predictable by the day

Los Angeles Lakers fans are beginning to understand the fate of Rui Hachimura in free agency, and many of them don't like it.

Lakers fans are already prepped for disappointing Trey Murphy III trade outcome

The Los Angeles Lakers might desire Trey Murphy III, but that doesn't make them a unique franchise across the NBA trade landscape.

Rockets predicted to swap ex-Lakers disgruntled forward for $150 million Cavs star

The Houston Rockets would land a Cleveland Cavaliers standout guard in a blockbuster trade idea.

LeBron James joining Stephen Curry shouldn't scare Lakers like it once did

A dream duo has become a nightmare to think about.

Stein’s Latest: Giannis, Magic, Braun, C. Johnson, Sixers

The Magic‘s decision to hire Sean Sweeney as their next head coach has led to increased speculation about Orlando potentially pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Marc Stein of The Stein...

Pelicans trade rumor should be of serious interest to Lakers, Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have every reason to be excited about informative trade news regarding a New Orleans Pelicans star forward.

Lakers face even more of an uphill climb for Isaiah Hartenstein than they thought

After watching the WCF, the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of getting Isaiah Hartenstein feel a lot less likely.

Rams’ Myles Garrett trade only adds to how spoiled Los Angeles sports fans truly are

Rams fans are experiencing a similar feeling to what Lakers fans had with Luka Doncic.

Angels Need Star Slugger to Heat Up in June

The Los Angeles Angels have plenty of players who need to step up, but chief among them is Jorge Soler according to MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger. The slugger got off to a blistering start to 2026,...

LeBron James' potential Cavaliers homecoming has more flaws than fans want to admit

It's a feel-good story, but there are so many complications involving a LeBron-Cavaliers reunion.

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Gives High Praise To Kevin Durant

When players enter the NBA they get the chance to face off with players who they grew up watching and studying for years. For someone like Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, that meant...

Is Bronny James primed to make the leap after promising sophomore season?

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise....

Latest NBA Mock Draft challenges Lakers' ideal center blueprint for Luka Doncic

Henri Veesaar is not your typical Luka Doncic center.

Warriors, Lakers get more concerning Giannis Antetokounmpo trade news

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers' odds of acquiring the Milwaukee Bucks' star forward don't appear high.

Magic Johnson Gives Thoughts On NBA Finals Between Knicks And Spurs

The entire basketball world is greatly anticipating the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are in the Finals for the first time since 1999 and have the...

Lakers sign-and-trade idea sends LeBron James to Thunder for $239 million All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a talented Oklahoma City Thunder NBA champion center.

Thunder named landing spot for Lakers, Warriors' $112 million target

An NBA writer believes the Oklahoma City Thunder should pursue an asset that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have interest in.

Rich Paul Compares LeBron James To Muhammad Ali

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly a generational athlete not just in the history of basketball, but of sports in general. He has far exceeded being just a basketball player and is...

Lakers’ Jalen Duren dream fit depends on a formula that has already failed them

Being overloaded at the top has not worked for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nets named potential bidder for $53 million Lakers star guard

The Los Angeles Lakers could lose their 27-year-old standout No. 2 scoring option to the Brooklyn Nets this summer, per a report.

Lakers get disappointing Walker Kessler free agent news

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have the best chance of landing a Utah Jazz star center this summer.

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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