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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed stretch-5 Thomas Bryant to a one-year deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bryant will contend for the starting center gig, per Haynes. Anthony Davis prefers to play the 4, but he spent more time than ever (per minute) at the center position in 2021-22. Bryant was selected […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are “actively engaged” in Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook trade talks, according to the latest reporting from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. “There’s palpable optimism that an agreement can be struck between the two sides this offseason,” Haynes writes. The Nets reportedly want the Lakers to take sharpshooting […]

The trajectory of the entire NBA — very much including the Los Angeles Lakers — was profoundly altered the moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though a Durant-for-Anthony Davis swap is reportedly not on the table, the superstar’s impending departure instantly placed a Kyrie Irving-for-Russell Westbrook blockbuster very much back […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed four players on the first day of 2022 free agency: Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr., and Juan Toscano-Anderson. The Lakers used their mid-level exception ($6.5 million) on Walker IV, who spent his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Jones, a 6’11 center with a 7’4 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing Juan Toscano-Anderson to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, per Yahoo Sports and The Athletic. The 29-year-old wing is fresh off winning the 2022 NBA championship as a member of the Golden State Warriors. Toscano-Anderson spent the past three seasons in Golden State. He appeared in 73 games during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers used their $6.5 million mid-level exception on 23-year-old wing Lonnie Walker IV, who spent his first four NBA seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers also signed center Damian Jones and guard Troy Brown Jr. to minimum contracts, bringing their current roster for 2022-23 to 12 players. Now that their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move of the 2022 NBA free agency period by signing Damian Jones to a two-year deal. The second year is a player option, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (per Jones’ agent). The deal is on the veteran’s minimum, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Jones, a 6’11, 27-year-old center, played […]

Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Naturally, when any star is seeking a change of scenery in the modern NBA, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers enter the chat. Admittedly, Kyrie Irving is more likely to find his way to Los Angeles. But, the Lakers can’t be totally ruled out […]

The 2022 NBA Free Agency period is mere minutes away, and the league has already been turned upside down by Kevin Durant. Before signings can be formally announced, let’s parse through the scuttlebutt and summarize which players remain on the table for the Los Angeles Lakers (that we know of). A brief reminder: Based on […]

There are hoopers, there are basketball players, then there is Jazian Gortman. A warning to his fellow ballers: Get to know him now, because he’s coming for you. Without remorse. “Everybody claim they’re a dog until they see one,” he once said (spoiler: he’s the one). The 6’2, 175-pound point guard is a rising star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised 2022-23 team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel, the team announced. Tuesday was the deadline day for teams to pick up options. Lakers announce they've picked up team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel pic.twitter.com/7bgkmf1USv — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 29, 2022 The moves come as no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have little margin for error when the 2022 NBA free agency period begins. Not only do they want to turn a flawed, 33-win team back into a playoff-caliber group, but they have to do so with extremely limited resources. On the eve of free agency, the Lakers have nine players under […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally announced their 2022 NBA Summer League roster. Rising sophomore Austin Reaves will not participate. The Lakers just announced their Summer League roster, which does not include Austin Reaves https://t.co/urJ5p3XbOO pic.twitter.com/Q9YBnoDN6i — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 28, 2022 The absence of 24-year-old Reaves, coming off an impressive rookie campaign, is notable […]

Before 2022 NBA free agency gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, let’s examine where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers — with a revamped coaching staff, attempting to dramatically rebound from a 33-49 season — stand financially, roster-wise, and whom they could target on the open market. Now that Russell Westbrook has […]

Like the 2022 NBA Draft overall, Los Angeles Lakers had a busy, if not chaotic, evening. They made one selection, then scooped up a handful of intriguing players — including two sons of NBA legends — afterward. Let’s recap all the moves. 1) Max Christie The Lakers’ first move on Thursday was sending cash and […]

After trading into the 2022 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State wing Max Christie with the No. 35 overall pick. They also inked a couple of undrafted free agents to two-way contracts — Scotty Pippen Jr., Cole Swider — shortly after the second round wrapped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKsMRedl70Q Outstanding pick for the Lakers — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made their presence felt in the 2022 NBA Draft by acquiring the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic for a 2028 second-round pick and cash. In my draft primer, I threw out names to watch should the Lakers deal a 2nd+cash to move into early 2nd: https://t.co/jldLiS2aTd LA […]

Despite not owning any picks following a lottery-bound season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a factor in the 2022 NBA Draft. Los Angeles has hosted dozens of prospects for pre-draft workouts. They want to buy into the second round and will seek undrafted players afterward. Of course, trades are always in play. (Update: the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to pick up his $5.25 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Lakers used their taxpayer midlevel exception on the 26-year old last summer, signing Nunn to a two-year, $10.3 million contract (he reportedly turned down more money for a chance to compete in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving, should the All-Star guard fail to reach an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving, 30, has a $36.9 million player option for 2022-23. However, if the two sides fail to commit to a long-term […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to shake up their coaching staff under Darvin Ham. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has hired longtime NBA assistant Chris Jent to be Ham’s top aide. Jent overlapped with LeBron James for four years while on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ staff from 2006-11. Eventually, he became LeBron’s personal shooting […]

For the most part, Darvin Ham’s introduction was an encouraging day for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham’s charismatic personality, natural gravitas, and basketball acumen were on full display. Lakers fans and, more importantly, players who tuned in surely came away excited about — in the coach’s own words — the “Darvin Ham Era.” Notably, Ham […]

One day after being formally introduced as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Darvin Ham, as expected, made significant changes to his assistant coaching staff. Fortunately for Lakers fans, Phil Handy isn’t going anywhere. According to ESPN, Ham informed three assistants — David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy, and John Lucas III — that they would […]

On Monday — 10 days after the news was first reported and nearly two months after the firing of Frank Vogel — the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Darvin Ham as the 28th head coach in franchise history. Rob Pelinka began by stating that Ham was the “unanimous choice” and “ideal fit” for the gig. Ham […]

Darvin Ham took questions from the media on Monday for the first time since being hired as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. A few hours prior, Jason Munz of the Memphis News shared that he asked Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway about the status of four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace, who […]

A week after the news of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire Darvin Ham as its next head coach was reported, the franchise formally announced the move. The 48-year-old first-time head coach — who played in the NBA for eight seasons and has coached in the G-League and NBA since 2008, including with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to tap Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach may end up being its most consequential hire in decades. As you’ve likely seen by now, here’s the Lakers press release announcing Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach. They’ll hold a press conference on Monday. pic.twitter.com/FZNoFAXh1c — Michael […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their six-game 2022-23 preseason schedule on Wednesday. The Lakers will begin their exhibition slate by hosting the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 3 at Crypto.com Arena. On Oct. 5 and 6, the Lakers will head to Las Vegas for a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena. […]

In your ho-hum Friday night news dump, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Darvin Ham to be the franchise’s next head coach. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Ham signed a four-year deal with the Lakers, for whom he worked as an assistant from 2011-13. The decision is both unsurprising and intelligent. Ham was one of three […]

Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported that the increased momentum toward the Los Angeles Lakers running it back with Russell Westbrook is not solely posturing. Here’s what my fellow beat reporter wrote: “It’s not merely a bluff or tactic to try to regain leverage in trade talks. That may be an ancillary motive, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been selected to the All-NBA Third Team for the second time in his 19-year career. In doing so, LeBron extends his record steak of consecutive All-NBA team selection to 18. At age 37, in his 19th season, LeBron averaged the second-most points in the NBA this season (30.3) […]

You don’t have to scroll Los Angeles Lakers Twitter for very long to find fans…fantasizing (sorry) about the possibility of current Chicago Bulls star and impending free agent Zach LaVine ending up in purple-and-gold. LaVine-to-L.A. vibes are in the air. On Tuesday, TMZ released a video capturing the two-time All-Star and UCLA alum saying he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not have a pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. That could very well change before the festivities wrap on June 23rd. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the Lakers have made it known that they are interested in buying back into the proceedings: “L.A. has been open about using its […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are either planning on bringing back Russell Westbrook in 2022-23, or they just want the rest of the NBA to think that. A Westbrook return seemed unthinkable. LeBron/Klutch wanted him dealt at the deadline. He was the source of internal tension throughout the season, and the on-court fit was disastrous. The fan […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers get closer to selecting a new head coach to oversee the closure of the LeBron James Era, three finalists have emerged for the gig: Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham, former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts (per Woj), and Golden State Warriors assistant and ex-Brooklyn Nets head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach — who will be tasked with turning around the franchise and overseeing the closing of LeBron James’ championship window — is gaining steam, albeit meticulously. With the rumors percolating by the day, let’s take a moment to round up what we know so far. Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested permission to interview Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee for the team’s vacant head coaching job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lee is not the only member of Mike Budenholzer’s championship-winning staff to get a look from the Lakers. Los Angeles previously requested to interview Darvin Ham. […]