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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Predicting the Lakers' perfect starting lineup around Luka Doncic after ideal offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers want to build a title contender around Luka Doncic, so after the dust settles, their starting five could look different.

Rams’ Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams Hosted Two SoCal Football Camps in One Day

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and running back Kyren Williams hosted two youth football camps in Southern California in one day. The first was at Santa Barbara High School from 8 am to...

Lakers odds of stealing Isaiah Hartenstein from Thunder just got better

The Los Angeles Lakers want to add a difference-making center, and their odds of getting Isaiah Hartenstein just went up.

UCLA Baseball Hits Back-to-Back Homers in Crucial Walk-Off Win

After St. Mary’s shockingly upset No. 1 overall seed UCLA baseball in the regional opener on Saturday, the Bruins needed a win on Sunday to keep their season alive. Going into the bottom of the...

Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Why He Doesn’t Drink Coffee

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is considered the gold standard when it comes to body maintenance. James is a unicorn in that he remained as productive as ever in Year 23. He may have lost a...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Rush Makes Six 3-Pointers In Game 6 Win Over Timberwolves In WCF, Sends L.A. To 4th NBA Finals In 5 Years

After an unceremonious exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs...

Lakers face a heartbreaking Dalton Knecht decision they've been putting off

Both Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers need a fresh start this summer.

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Luke Kornet jokingly compares his block to LeBron James' legendary 2016 Finals moment

Luke Kornet had a phenomenal moment in Game 7 vs the Thunder, and he had fun talking about it after the game.

Sparks fall to league-worst Sun on second night of back-to-back

In a rare road back-to-back, the shorthanded Sparks — still without Kelsey Plum — battled throughout most of the first three quarters before running out of gas in the fourth, falling to the worst...

Lakers fans are wildly overreacting to Austin Reaves' looming price tag

Los Angeles Lakers fans are wrong to argue that Austin Reaves doesn't deserve the contract that he's about to sign this summer.

Lakers-Ayo Dosunmu marriage in free agency has massive barrier in its way

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire Ayo Dosunmu in free agency, but there's a problem standing in the way of that.

Dodgers GM Reveals Why Ryan Ward Got Call-Up Over Top Prospect James Tibbs III

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled utility Ryan Ward from Triple-A on Friday. The franchise could have used the roster spot to call up their No. 10 overall prospect, James Tibbs III, for his MLB...

Paris Saint-Germain defeats Arsenal to successfully defend its Champions League crown

Paris Saint-Germain becomes back-to-back European champion by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic UEFA Champions League final.

Rob Pelinka's biggest free agency signing should be done with Lakers after one season

The Los Angeles Lakers made three signings last offseason, but Rob Pelinka’s biggest move quickly turned into a problem.

Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris believes his best is yet to come

The junior sensation will try to win the sprint double at the CIF state track and field championships on Saturday while anchoring the 4x100 relay.

DeMar DeRozan Plays ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ With Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & LeBron James

An interesting conversation surrounding LeBron James is about where he stands amongst Los Angeles Lakers greats like Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. James signed with L.A. back in 2018 when the...

Ty Simpson Has Quickly Impressed Quentin Lake in Rams’ OTAs

Organized team activities (OTAs) began for the Los Angeles Rams this week, allowing returners and coaches to get a glimpse of what the incoming rookies bring to the table. Safety Quentin Lake, who...

Tracking every prospect the Lakers have looked at for the 2026 NBA Draft

After having to buy their way into the draft in 2025, the Lakers own a first round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, giving them a chance to add a young talent at the start of the summer before...

UCLA Had No Flag Football Team, Then Freshman Tenley Hill Changed Everything

Last summer, Tenley Hill stepped onto UCLA’s campus as a freshman on the cheer team. She had just graduated from San Clemente High School, where she also competed on the girls flag football team...

Ayo Dosunmu rumor puts Austin Reaves' next Lakers salary into perspective

If the report about Ayo Dosunmu's next salary is accurate, then the Los Angeles Lakers may need to reconsider what Austin Reaves is about to make.

Lakers Continue To Work Out Prospects Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft

An important summer is approaching for the Los Angeles Lakers and the first step is the NBA Draft, which is a way to add inexpensive talent. L.A. has struggled in recent years with missed draft...

Anthony Davis reveals which Lakers player he misses the most, and it's not LeBron James
Luguentz Dort played his way off the Lakers' radar in the NBA Playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has turned off the Los Angeles Lakers with his play in the 2026 postseason.

Lakers News: LeBron James Only Motivated By One Thing

As LeBron James mulls his future, whether he wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sign elsewhere, or step away from basketball, he knows his worth. James is coming off a season where he...

USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup

United States Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino named center back Tim Ream as the team’s captain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. “This is more than a dream come true,”...

Lakers’ most overlooked flaw heading into next season is too big to ignore again

It is time to finally patch up the bench scoring problems in Los Angeles.

Lakers News: JJ Redick Happy For Rui Hachimura’s Success

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Lakers postseason run, Rui Hachimura was arguably the biggest bright spot. In 10 playoff games, he averaged 17.5 points on 54.9% from the field and 56.9% from 3-point...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Happy For Rui Hachimura’s Success

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Lakers postseason run, Rui Hachimura was arguably the biggest bright spot. In 10 playoff games, he averaged 17.5 points on 54.9% from the field and 56.9% from 3-point...

No. 1 Seed UCLA Baseball Shockingly Upset By St. Mary’s in Regional Opener

No. 1 seed UCLA baseball is heading to the loser’s bracket after St. Mary’s shockingly upset the Bruins in the regional opener at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Friday. The 3-2 loss marked the first...

Bronny James' future with Lakers hinges on LeBron James' decision

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t know if LeBron James will return next season, but Bronny’s future depends on that call.

UCLA Softball Run-Rules Arkansas in WCWS Elimination Game

UCLA’s bats went cold in the Women’s College World Series opener against No. 1 seed Alabama on Thursday, (at least for the Bruins’ standard, who lead the NCAA with an average of more than 10 runs...

Victor Wembanyama’s playoff surge triggers LeBron James 2007 finals comparison – here's why

Victor Wembanyama’s current playoff run to LeBron James’s 2007 Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.

Luka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly partnered with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to purchase an Italian basketball team. The team is the professional basketball club...

Derek Fisher Believes Luka Doncic Can Lead Lakers To Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their franchise player who will lead them to their next championship in Luka Doncic. Armed with salary cap space and draft picks, the organization has the...

Lakers’ best-case wing upgrade scenario doesn’t include Herbert Jones

Herbert Jones is fine, but Trey Murphy III should be priority number one in a trade with the Pelicans.

This Day In Lakers History: By Beating Trail Blazers, Magic Johnson Sends L.A. To 1991 NBA Finals

The 1990-91 season put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot as it was clear that the Showtime days were coming...

Friday, May 29, 2026
Sparks hold off Mystics for third straight win

The Sparks extended their win streak to three with a 92-87 victory over the Washington Mystics. Shakira Austin opened the game with a layup for the Mystics. Both teams started well offensively,...

Peyton Watson rumor gifts Lakers perfect way out of Jarred Vanderbilt contract

The los Angeles Lakers may have realistic path out of Jarred Vanderbilt's unfavorable contract. It's all about Peyton Watson.

Latest Jalen Duren free agency intel confirms Lakers worst fears

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to snag Jalen Duren this offseason, but new intel about his market value doesn't sound good.

Insider Reveals Why NBA Hasn’t Released Clippers Investigation Results

It has been nearly nine months since Pablo Torre claimed the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard used an allegedly fraudulent endorsement deal to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. Since then,...

Jeanie Buss Supportive Of Luka Doncic Owning European Team

From the moment the Los Angeles Lakers acquired superstar guard Luka Doncic, the franchise, from the top down, has done everything to show support to him in any way possible. From flying out to...

Lakers can turn missing out on Peyton Watson into cashing in on Christian Braun

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have the shot they hoped to at signing Peyton Watson. Thankfully, Christian Braun is suddenly available.

Luka Doncic invests in purchase of Italian basketball team with eye on NBA Europe

The Lakers star is partof an investment group that buys Vanoli Cremona with intent to move the club to Rome and prepare for NBA Europe expansion.

UCLA, USC Join NIRSA Women’s Club Flag Football League For Inaugural Season

UCLA and USC are joining the NIRSA Club Flag Football League for its inaugural season in January 2027. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NIRSA Club Flag (@nirsaflag) In partnership with...

Luka Doncic: Winning Championship With Lakers Is Most Important Thing

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made it very clear that his goal is to bring this franchise another NBA Championship and he is extremely focused on doing just that. But that doesn’t...

Lakers' uphill free agency battle is a direct result of disregarding NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers are relying on at least one restricted free agent to end up in the purple and gold, but they shouldn't be here.

Donovan Mitchell Declines Comment On Potential LeBron James Return To Cavaliers

The future of LeBron James is one of the biggest question marks of this offseason. First and foremost, James must decide whether he will choose to play a 24th NBA season and if he does, he must...

‘Bonkers’ bribery case raises questions about why NBA star Terry Rozier would allegedly risk millions by participating

Veteran NBA point guard Terry Rozier — who has made $162 million in salary — is accused of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to help gamblers win prop bets.

Luka Doncic Fulfills ‘Dream’ Of Owning Professional Basketball Team In Europe

Many players who come from Europe to the NBA at a young age are projects who often barely play for their European clubs. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was an exception as he was the...

Cori Close Reveals How NIL Has Changed UCLA WBB’s Recruiting Process

The rise of NIL has changed college sports in multiple ways. For UCLA women’s basketball, head coach Cori Close said NIL has forced the program to change their recruiting process. In a recent...

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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