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Spurs get disappointing LeBron James free agency news

The San Antonio Spurs didn't receive the best update on their pursuit of the Los Angeles Lakers' 41-year-old superstar.

Rumored Grizzlies buyout could reunite Lakers with a former champion they know well

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Los Angeles Lakers could have reason to reunite.

Lakers' Walker Kessler overpay is ultimately a win as the lesser of two evils

The Los Angeles Lakers may have overpaid for Walker Kessler, but it was the cheaper option compared to the other top center on the market: Jalen Duren.

Nuggets battling with Timberwolves, Cavaliers, Warriors for $101 million Lakers superstar

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight race for a Los Angeles Lakers standout forward.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade just taught Lakers a valuable Austin Reaves lesson

The Los Angeles Lakers just gave Austin Reaves a max contract, and there is a lesson in what just happened with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.

Lakers will face intense scrutiny if dropping Marcus Smart for Collin Sexton backfires

The Los Angeles Lakers traded a proven commodity for a mystery box.

Lakers' Walker Kessler trade instantly looks worse after Celtics deal Jaylen Brown

The Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade for Walker Kessler immediately looks worse after the 76ers stole Jaylen Brown from the Celtics.

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt problem looms larger after free agency haul

Jarred Vanderbilt's cap hit looks even worse after the Los Angeles Lakers added so many new free agents.

Christian Pulisic Healthy, Starts for USMNT in RO32

The United States Men’s National Team has Christian Pulisic in the lineup for their Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pulisic changed the first game of the World Cup for the US,...

76ers get game-changing LeBron James update after blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade
Dodgers DFA Reliever One Day After Return to Majors

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-hander Wyatt Mills just one day after recalling him from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The right-hander came up to replace veteran Jonathan Hernandez on the...

Lakers Lose Big Man in Free Agency

After the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Walker Kessler, former Laker Jaxson Hayes joined Kessler's former team, the Utah Jazz. The post Lakers Lose Big Man in Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports...

Lakers announce Summer League roster, including Adou Thiero, Cameron Carr

The Lakers’ two most recent draft picks highlight the team’s 2026 Summer League roster, announced by the team on Wednesday afternoon. Both Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr will play in Summer League...

Wizards named dark horse landing spot for $101 million Lakers star, four-time NBA champion

The Washington Wizards were linked to a future Hall of Fame forward on Tuesday.

Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Likely To Part Ways

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s days in Memphis appear to be numbered, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the Grizzlies are working with the veteran wing’s camp and...

Full Lakers 2026 Summer League Schedule & Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their schedule and roster for the upcoming California Classic, to be held July 3-6 at Chase Center in San Francisco, and 2026 NBA Summer League, which will...

The Lakers built an incomplete team around Luka Dončić, and now face the risk losing him too

Los Angeles is risking Dončić following LeBron James out the door, and a return to Dallas shouldn't be written off

Collin Sexton's imperfections are exactly why he's an excellent Lakers signing

The Los Angeles Lakers needed a player who can impose themselves on games when most shy away from the burden. Enter Collin Sexton.

Lakers Make Multiple Moves in Early Hours of Free Agency Day 1

The Los Angeles Lakers had an active morning in the first day of NBA free agency, making several moves and signings early in the window. The post Lakers Make Multiple Moves in Early Hours of Free...

Lakers' $165 million superstar predicted to leave Los Angeles to ring-chase with Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers' star point guard was urged to make a major move during the 2028 offseason.

Walker Kessler is about to learn a painful lesson Mikal Bridges understands well

The Los Angeles Lakers paid a steep price for Walker Kessler, who will be judged by it, as Mikal Bridges was with the Knicks.

Lakers lose 7-foot center in free agency to Jazz, after trading for Kessler

The Jazz are signing a former Laker after trading Kessler to LA.

LeBron James rumors tracker: Latest news on Warriors, Cavaliers and other potential 2026-27 landing spots

For likely the last time in his career, all eyes across the NBA are on James' decision. Here's the latest on where the basketball legend will spend his age-42 season.

Jazz get the last laugh in Walker Kessler saga by stealing big man Luka Doncic covets

The Los Angeles Lakers paid handsomely to acquire Walker Kessler, but the Jazz got the final laugh by stealing Luka Doncic’s newest Slovenia teammate.

Jazz sign 7-foot ex-Lakers NBA Cup champion center after losing Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz made an interesting roster move on Wednesday.

Tobias Harris passes Kobe Bryant in career earnings after latest contract
Ex-Laker LeBron James' latest stunning development offers clear insight into his immediate future

It has been reported that LeBron James could be documenting this next season. The development is a big hint into what his future could look like.

Where the Lakers stand financially after their free-agent spending spree

After a quiet opening night of free agency, the Lakers got to work Wednesday. They agreed to a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and agreed to sign Quentin Grimes, Sandro...

Nightmare LeBron scenario would put Lakers' offseason under harsher spotlight

Losing LeBron James is one thing, but it'd reach a whole new level if he joined one of the Los Angeles Lakers' hated rivals.

Anthony Davis Appears to Take Shot at Lakers After Offseason Moves

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis had some thoughts on his old team's recent free agency moves. The post Anthony Davis Appears to Take Shot at Lakers After Offseason Moves appeared...

Jaxson Hayes signs two-year, $12 million deal with Jazz

Next season’s iteration of the Lakers will be looking very different. Jaxson Hayes will reportedly sign with the Jazz, as first reported by Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Hayes’ departure is a bit of a...

Lakers Rumors: Jaxson Hayes Signing With Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of important decisions to make this offseason when it comes to their roster, but one that seemed to be set in stone was bringing back backup center Jaxson Hayes....

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith slams Lakers for building around 'three white dudes'

Los Angeles has a particular hue to its roster.

Lakers feel Walker Kessler is perfect center to play with Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves

Since the Lakers acquired Luka Dončić, they’ve been trying to find an elite center to pair with him. They tried to bring in Mark Williams, but the trade was rescinded. They brought in Deandre...

Nikola Jokic will love latest LeBron James rumor

The LeBron James sweepstakes continue!

Lakers' Collin Sexton signing could become costly Bronny James mistake

The Lakers' signing of Collin Sexton was a move LA didn't need to make, and it will severely hinder Bronny James' development going forward.

Lakers earn embarrassing grade for blockbuster sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler

An NBA writer isn't in love with the Los Angeles Lakers' recent roster move.

3 teams emerge as top LeBron James destinations after free agency opens

Free agent LeBron James targets the Warriors, Heat and Cavaliers after an explosive open market debut and an official Lakers exit.

Free Agent Rumors: LeBron, Harris, Drummond, Wiseman, Warren

Until recently, LeBron James was strongly leaning toward returning to the Lakers in free agency, relays Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports Bay Area. On the latest episode of the “Game Over” podcast with...

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Projects As Backup Center ‘As Of Now’

All offseason, the talks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was about their desire to get an ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and the team made the move to do just that in agreeing to a...

Anthony Davis reignites Lakers-Rob Pelinka drama after cryptic post involving LeBron James

It seems like Anthony Davis wasn't happy with the way it ended in LA. Davis responded to a tweet simply putting backlash on Rob Pelinka.

Lakers Pay Massive Walker Kessler Price to Solve Luka Doncic’s Center Problem

The Lakers finally added a center for Luka Doncic, trading for Walker Kessler from the Jazz, giving up two 1st round picks and two pick swaps. The post Lakers Pay Massive Walker Kessler Price to...

Lakers just gave Luka Doncic what LeBron James and Anthony Davis wanted for years

The Los Angeles Lakers granted Luka Doncic’s desire after falling to give it to LeBron James and Anthony Davis for years.

Unhappy LeBron James' free agency explodes as about a dozen teams call Rich Paul

The phone didn't stop ringing the second free agency opened, and now about 12 teams are competing to see where LeBron James will land next.

Cavaliers named surprise landing spot for $285 million Celtics star after major LeBron James news

The Cleveland Cavaliers were linked to a trade for a standout Boston Celtics guard.

Sandro Mamukelashvili signing gifts Luka Lakers' version of beloved Mavericks teammate

Sandro Mamukelashvili's signing could be the Lakers' way of replicating the Luka Doncic-P.J. Washington recipe from the Mavericks.

Rui Hachimura is almost certainly leaving the Lakers after flurry of signings

If it wasn’t clear before the Lakers made their flurry of moves on Wednesday morning, then it certainly is now. Rui Hachimura will not be a Laker next season. The writing was on the wall coming...

Rui Hachimura's fate with the Lakers is clear after free agent spending spree

The Los Angeles Lakers made a flurry of moves that cleared up Rui Hachimura’s fate with the franchise.

Lakers send clear message to Deandre Ayton with Walker Kessler trade

The Los Angeles Lakers made their feelings clear about Deandre Ayton with the Walker Kessler trade.

Lakers NBA odds: Walker Kessler addition gives Los Angeles major post-LeBron James boost

The Lakers have filled a LeBron James-sized hole by acquiring 7-footer Walker Kessler, and the Lakers' odds have seriously improved as a result

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