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Monday, May 25, 2026
Nike to Release JuJu Watkins’ LeBron NXXT Gen Shoe Wednesday

Back in February, USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins announced she would be co-creating a shoe within the Nike LeBron NXXT Gen line. Now, Watkins’ Nike LeBron NXXT Gen By JuJu “Silver...

Lakers better hope Luka Doncic’s ideal frontcourt fit doesn’t withdraw from NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers could lose out on a player who fits like a glove beside Luka Doncic.

Paul Pierce sparks controversy with Luka Doncic and Jaylen Brown All-NBA take

NBA Hall Famer Paul Pierce has a controversial take regarding the first-team All-NBA nod of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

Kyrie Irving is back in Lakers discussions tied to Luka Doncic

The Lakers have weighed the pros and cons of reuniting Luka Doncic with Kyrie Irving if LeBron James departs in free agency, per reporter Scoop B Robinson.

Rohan Ramadas is a 'literal rocket' scientist and the Lakers just hired him

Rohan Ramadas is a literal rocket scientist and the Lakers just hired him.

Something just happened to LeBron James that hasn't happened since Bronny was born

LeBron James missed out on the All-NBA Team for the first time in over 20 years, a streak that started when his son and teammate Bronny James was born.

Sources: Lakers hire Ramadas as assistant GM

The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.

Lakers' new front office hire has fans connecting dots on trade targets immediately

The Los Angeles Lakers' new front office executive is coming from the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lakers Hiring Rohan Ramadas As Assistant GM

The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager, according to Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania of ESPN. Ramadas will work...

Marcus Smart's next move is obvious after restoring his value with the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to keep Marcus Smart, but his next move will make that more difficult.

Lakers Rumors: Rohan Ramadas Being Hired As Assistant General Manager

Since Mark Walter took over as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization has expanded in different areas. One thing Rob Pelinka made clear after the team was eliminated from the...

Reid Detmers’ Career-High 14 Ks Fuels Angels’ Sweep of Rangers

A career night for starting pitcher Reid Detmers fueled the Los Angeles Angels’ first series sweep of the 2026 season against the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. In his 11th start of the season,...

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama enters LeBron James, Kevin Durant territory after Game 4 win

Victor Wembanyama is proving that he is one of the great Spurs legends after winning Game 4 to join LeBron James and Kevin Durant in a legendary record.

Luka Doncic Believes Lakers Were Championship Contenders Before Late-Season Injuries

Luka Doncic was piecing together an MVP-caliber season for the Los Angeles Lakers when he unfortunately suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season. There was...

Kawhi Leonard is covering up the real Lakers trade target on the Clippers

Instead of Kawhi Leonard as their LA Clippers trade target, the Los Angeles Lakers should go after Derrick Jones Jr.

Walk-Off HBP Leads UCLA Baseball to First Big Ten Tournament Title

With bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Oregon pitcher Devin Bell threw a pitch that lightly grazed the tip of UCLA second baseman Phoenix Call helmet. After reviewing the...

Lakers News: Richard Hamilton Opens Up About Longtime Friendship With Kobe Bryant

There are a lot of names that are brought up when discussing the greatest rivals of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one who isn’t mentioned nearly enough is former All-Star guard Richard...

Austin Reaves turning down the Lakers extension might be exactly what LA needs

The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep Austin Reaves, but the star guard may get an offer he can’t refuse in free agency.

Six NBA trade proposals: Landing spots for Morant,...

ESPN's NBA insiders pitch six trades that could rock the offseason. But which move would truly change the league landscape?

Prep Rally: Dodger Stadium is the new favorite place for Birmingham and Verdugo Hills

The greatest day in high school baseball for City Section players is when you make it to Dodger Stadium.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Records Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals-Clinching Win Over Suns

On May 25, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a potential elimination...

Sunday, May 24, 2026
One of LeBron James' most unbreakable streaks officially comes to an end

The Los Angeles Lakers' 41-year-old star's arguably most impressive record ended on Sunday night.

LeBron James left off All-NBA teams for first time in two decades
Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Represent LA on All-NBA Teams

Two Los Angeles players were selected for All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named an All-NBA First Team selection, while Los Angeles Clippers forward...

Nuggets named landing spot for $101 million Lakers four-time NBA champion star

The Denver Nuggets were listed as a good fit for a Los Angeles Lakers future Hall of Famer.

Former UCLA Star Donovan Dent Won’t Pursue A Pro Career

After finishing his collegiate career with UCLA men’s basketball in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, guard Donovan Dent is not pursuing a professional career, according to Geoff Grammer of the...

Luka Dončić named to First Team All-NBA, earning sixth All-NBA selection

While Luka Dončić’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge was approved by the NBA, making him eligible for end-of-season awards, the voters still left him off their MVP ballots. However, Luka will...

NBA Announces 2025/26 All-NBA Teams

The league has officially announced its three All-NBA teams, recognizing the top performers for the 2025/26 season (all Twitter links). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams,...

Luka Doncic Named To 2025-26 First Team All-NBA

Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers was an exceptional one, and he is now being recognized for it. The league has announced the 2025-26 All-NBA teams, and Doncic made First...

Luka Doncic all but cements Hall of Fame case after historic All-NBA honor

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic just earned his sixth first-team All-NBA honor, and history suggests it improved his Hall of Fame case.

UCLA, Megan Grant Will Finish Season As NCAA HR Leaders After Oklahoma Upset

UCLA softball has been in a tight race with Oklahoma for the NCAA single-season team home run record. And each of the teams’ top home run hitters, UCLA senior utility Megan Grant and Oklahoma...

Marcus Smart's career resurgence might hurt Lakers' rotation next season

The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed Marcus Smart return to form in 2025-26, but that might tempt them into a mistake next season.

Player Grades: Lakers 2025-26 season

This week, we’ll be kicking off our season recap series with each player on the roster. To set things off right, and because everyone loves discussing player grades so much, let’s give some grades...

Lakers face difficult Bronny James decision as LeBron James era nears end

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James, but there are questions about what happens after LeBron James’ departure.

Lakers' perfect Rui Hachimura upgrade is likely just out of reach

The Los Angeles Lakers have long had their eye on a younger and better version of Rui Hachimura, but he might not be attainable this summer.

Cori Close Excited for JuJu Watkins’ Return, Says Rivalry Will Grow Women’s Basketball in LA

UCLA women’s basketball won the national championship this past season. Now, crosstown rival, USC, is considered a frontrunner to do the same next season. USC boasts the nation’s No. 1 recruiting...

Lakers burdened with complicated Marcus Smart situation this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers would like to retain Marcus Smart this summer, but there are a ton of moving parts that will impact the outcome.

Lakers Rumors: Potential Front Office Candidates Emerging

This is Mark Walter’s first offseason as the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is trying to expand the team’s operations. Starting with the front office, general manager Rob Pelinka...

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández Expected to Make Season Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is expected to make his season debut on Monday in the series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Hernández has been out recovering...

Lakers hope Luka Doncic will solve longstanding problem after turning down Slovenia

The Los Angeles Lakers have new hope that Luka Doncic will solve this issue after he refused to play for the Slovenian National Team this summer.

MLB Insider Shuts Down Mike Trout Trade Rumors

As the Los Angeles Angels continue to head down a losing path, future Hall of Famer Mike Trout could request a trade away from the Halos to join a different team that could help him reach the...

MLB Insider Shuts Down Mike Trout Trade Rumors

As the Los Angeles Angels continue to head down a losing path, future Hall of Famer Mike Trout could request a trade away from the Halos to join a different team that could help him reach the...

Lakers have two reasons not to pursue Thunder guard Lu Dort this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers have two reasons to abandon their pursuit of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort in free agency.

LeBron James Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Giannis Antetokounmpo

Following a second-round exit to the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reflected on the four-game series. Head coach JJ Redick came up...

Lakers surprisingly stand to benefit if Deandre Ayton picks up his player option

Deandre Ayton opting in could give the Los Angeles Lakers added maneuverability.

Bronny James Discusses What He Proved In Second Season With Lakers

Heading into this year’s playoffs, Bronny James became an unexpected rotation player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Given the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, head coach JJ Redick needed a...

Two Peyton Watson backup plans for Lakers are right in their line of sight

The Los Angeles Lakers are high on Peyton Watson, but two of his teammates on the Denver Nuggets might be wiser acquisitions for LA.

Angels Fans Say Stadium Protest Is Only the Beginning of Push for Change

Los Angeles Angels fans want to see change in the struggling franchise and have no plans of giving up on those demands anytime soon. On Saturday, hundreds of fans gathered at the State College...

Jake LaRavia ‘Excited’ To Improve This Summer After Falling Out Of Playoff Rotation

Only one player appeared in every regular season game for the Los Angeles Lakers this season and that was forward Jake LaRavia. Whether he was starting or coming off the bench, LaRavia was a...

It took Dorian Finney-Smith one season with Rockets to prove the Lakers were right

The Los Angeles Lakers surprisingly let Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, but nobody is complaining now.

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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