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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy hints roster is nearly complete as ex-Laker LeBron James decision looms

The Golden State Warriors have been on LeBron James from the beginning. They have figured out ways to recruit him and their GM Mike Dunleavy may have just gave a little insight into potentially...

Lakers beat Clippers, remain undefeated in Las Vegas Summer League

The battle of LA, Summer League edition, ends with the Lakers beating the Clippers, 99-85, on Tuesday night. They are now 3-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play.  It was the Chris Mañon show early,...

Recap: Lakers Dominate Clippers To Stay Undefeated In Las Vegas Summer League

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Tuesday night when they took on the L.A. Clippers in the Las Vegas Summer League. The Lakers were going for a third straight win in Vegas...

Ziaire Williams signing proves Lakers have lost advantage they held for decades

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive advantage for years, but the Ziaire Williams signing proves that it is gone.

Cavaliers legend believes LeBron James will have a huge impact if he does come home

LeBron James looks like he is nearing a homecoming, which should get everyone in Cleveland excited.

Angels Get Praise for 2026 Draft Haul

Firing general manager Perry Minasian seemed to pay off for the Los Angeles Angels in the 2026 MLB Draft. MLB’s Jim Callis ranked the Angels as one of the best 2026 draft hauls in the league. In...

Bronny James gets major update on Lakers future amid trade rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers' 21-year-old guard received significant news about what the future could hold.

USC Signs Huge Partnership with Nike

USC Athletics and Nike agreed on a 10-year extension of their all-sport partnership through 2036. USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen announced the extension on Tuesday. “USC and Nike have grown...

Bronny James’ future not ‘linked’ to LeBron James’ free agency decision

This summer, the Lakers underwent a massive roster overhaul, leaning towards youth and athleticism. While many players have left, including LeBron James, one who remains on the Lakers is his son,...

Mike Gansey sends clear message regarding 76ers' pursuit of LeBron James

Gansey would love to bring The King to Philadelphia.

Lakers Rumors: Bronny James’ Future Not Tied To LeBron

With LeBron James announcing he will be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and finishing his illustrious career elsewhere, many assumed his son Bronny James would be joining him on his new team. That...

Lakers’ Signing One of ‘Worst Contracts’ in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers will look very different next season after losing multiple key players in free agency this summer. One new addition to the Lakers’ squad is former Utah Jazz center Walker...

Bronny James Gets Major Lakers Future Update Amid LeBron Decision

Lakers guard Bronny James' future has been up in the air as LeBron James makes his decision on where to play, but it might have gotten clearer. The post Bronny James Gets Major Lakers Future...

Collin Sexton has the perfect mentality to save the Lakers from predictability

Collin Sexton isn't just a talented addition. He has the perfect mentality to save the Los Angeles Lakers from becoming predictable.

Lakers better hope free agent history doesn't repeat itself

The Los Angeles Lakers are haunted by the summer of 2016 that they hope doesn't repeat itself in the form of newly failed free-agent moves.

LeBron James free agency: What is Plan B for teams that miss out on signing NBA's all-time scoring leader?

Some teams have mapped their offseasons around the pursuit of James

Kevon Looney ‘Couldn’t Turn Down’ Opportunity To Join Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with both players in last year’s center rotation after acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz as the splash deal of the offseason. They let Jaxson Hayes...

Austin Reaves spoke with Luka Dončić, JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka throughout offseason

The Lakers are a franchise that always empowers its stars. LeBron James had a ton of say in what the Lakers did during his time as the No. 1 player. Luka Dončić reportedly wanted the Lakers to...

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' bromance has Celtics fans' attention

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are friends off the court in a way that Los Angeles Lakers fans shouldn't take for granted.

Luka Doncic Was First To Text Quentin Grimes After Signing With Lakers

One of the several players the Lakers quickly came to terms with at the start of free agency Quentin Grimes on a reported four-year, $60 million deal. The Lakers represent Grimes’ fifth team, but...

Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga vision toes the line between optimism and delusion

The Los Angeles Lakers have their eye on Jonathan Kuminga. The extent of their interest makes the conversation rather complicated.

Why LeBron James fans think they've identified his 'dark horse' team

Don't be surprised if LeBron James ends up with an off-the-radar team.

Lakers' doomed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga looks like a dead-end road

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, but it doesn't look like this is going to end well.

LA28 Volunteer Applications Officially Open

Applications to volunteer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games are officially open. LA28 is looking for 60,000 volunteers to help make the Games an unforgettable experience for...

Lakers get concerning Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade update

Acquiring a former Golden State Warriors NBA champion forward won't be a walk in the park for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Austin Reaves losing his mentor could actually unlock his full Lakers potential

LeBron James' tutelage may be gone, but so is the need for Austin Reaves to split touches with him.

Austin Reaves Took Slightly Less Than Max Contract To Give Lakers Future Flexibility

The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed Austin Reaves to a new, four-year contract as their biggest financial move of the summer. The deal, when first reported, was set to be $185 million over...

Austin Reaves' $5M sacrifice could help Lakers land Warriors' NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga

Austin Reaves took a pay cut for his max contract. The decision to make $5M less could help the Lakers out for their biggest priority left on the board.

Walker Kessler understands the job next to Luka Doncic in ways Deandre Ayton never did

The new Los Angeles Lakers center is ready to do the simple, but necessary, work for Luka Doncic.

Warriors' Steph Curry, Draymond Green reportedly have recruiting edge for ex-Laker LeBron James

The Golden State Warriors are finding ways to bend the wishes of LeBron James during free agency. It is safe to say their pursuit of him may be more than what other teams are doing.

Lakers sign Bronny James' history making 25-year-old ex-high school star teammate

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a notable contributor to their roster.

Walker Kessler Ready To ‘Run Through A Brick Wall’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have checked off arguably their biggest box heading into this offseason by landing starting center Walker Kessler. The former Utah Jazz big is one of the best rim protectors...

Former UCLA Guard Looking to Reverse Retirement With Fifth Year of Eligibility

In May, UCLA guard Donovan Dent announced he was retiring from basketball. And unlike fellow senior teammate Tyler Bilodeau, Dent had no intention of pursuing a professional career. Instead, Dent...

Lakers’ Ziaire Williams signing could become Rob Pelinka’s best reclamation project yet

Ziaire Williams has all the tools to be the Lakers' best high-upside buy-low signing yet, as he has all the tools to be a great point-of-attack defender.

LeBron James rumors: What top suitors for 'The King' are saying as free agency saga enters third week

All eyes are on James as he decides where to play for his 24th NBA season

Suni Lee Announces Return to Gymnastics Ahead of LA28 Olympics

Two-time Olympian Suni Lee announced she is returning to gymnastics to make a run for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on social media on Tuesday. She described her return as “more than a comeback.”...

Warriors, Cavaliers predicted to emerge as finalists for $101 million ex-Lakers star

Several NBA executives believe the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are in the best shape to land a former Los Angeles Lakers star forward.

Walker Kessler says he’s been medically cleared after shoulder surgery

The Lakers’ big move of the summer was pushing all their chips to the middle of the table to acquire Walker Kessler. There are lots of boxes that Kessler checks as a rim-protecting center and a...

Walker Kessler sends clear message to Lakers after sign-and-trade, Luka Doncic recruitment

The Los Angeles Lakers' new center didn't mince his words on joining the franchise.

Lakers have the perfect reunion target after Austin Reaves' financial sacrifice

Austin Reaves opened up a path to a Max Christie reunion in Los Angeles.

MLBPA Demands Impacting MLB Players’ Availability for LA28 Olympics

After receiving support from MLB team owners for MLB players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the MLB Players Association is making some demands that could impact players’...

Reported Signings That Aren’t Yet Official

Most of the trades and free agent deals that were reported during or before the July moratorium have since been officially finalized, but there are still a handful of moves that we’re waiting on....

Rob Pelinka: Lakers ‘Thrilled’ To Sign Austin Reaves To Contract Extension

Austin Reaves will continue to be a key member of the Los Angeles Lakers going forward as his four-year, $180 million near maximum contract extension was officially announced on Sunday. “Austin’s...

Lakers' updated depth chart after adding Ziaire Williams still lacks the final piece

The Los Angeles Lakers need a starting forward to finalize their 2026-27 team.

Why Klay Thompson could be heading to Miami with LeBron James in the mix

The Miami Heat target Klay Thompson and LeBron James to upgrade their roster for a championship run next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Lakers' next move after Ziaire Williams signing is completing the offseason puzzle

Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to take their big swing on Jonathan Kuminga.

'New Wizards Way': Why Trae Young and Anthony Davis watched AJ Dybantsa at NBA Summer League

Trae Young and Anthony Davis plans on cultivating a new Wizards culture as they start with watching AJ Dybantsa in the NBA Summer League.

Collin Sexton Joined Lakers Because Of ‘Opportunity’

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers had one of the worst scoring benches in the entire NBA, but that should get a big boost with the addition of Collin Sexton this offseason. Sexton has long...

What to know about the Lakers' summer league performances

With the veteran pieces in place on the Lakers' roster, we’ll take a look at how the young players are shaping up.

Why Lakers signing Bronny James' former teammate is 'favorite move' of L.A.'s offseason

This one could fly under the radar but could also pay dividends.

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