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On Monday, an article from Men’s Health chronicled the offseason of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, who is hoping to rid himself of the image of an out of shape, overweight player. The article was accompanied by pictures of Doncic, who seems to be in his slimmest form since his rookie season seven years […]

On Monday, new pictures surfaced of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic in Men’s Health magazine, featuring the point forward looking much slimmer than he did last time we saw him on an NBA court. The photos were further proof of the conditioning work that Doncic has been putting in this offseason in hopes of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has never backed down from a challenge, but this offseason, his greatest test didn’t involve a basketball at all. After years of scrutiny over his conditioning and late-season fatigue, the Lakers star embraced a complete transformation. And according to those closest to him, the hardest part of it all […]

After Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit in last year’s playoffs, he wasted no time getting ready for next season. Doncic has been working out over the summer, and it showed when a recent video of him went viral. Coming off a challenging season that included suffering a calf injury that forced […]

If anything in the NBA has become abundantly clear, it’s that the Los Angeles Lakers are moving in a new direction with Luka Doncic as the face of their franchise. Many could have predicted this when the organization traded Anthony Davis for Doncic in February, and now it can become official once the 26-year-old superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has delivered a stark warning about his NBA offseason transformation. It’s one that should concern the entire NBA. While most players are spending the break recharging, rehabbing, or retooling, Luka Doncic is doing more than just staying in shape, he’s redefining it. The Lakers’ new franchise centerpiece is turning […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is back in the United States, although it likely won’t be for long. Doncic, who will soon become eligible to sign a massive, long-term contract extension with the Lakers, posted on Instagram, seemingly indicating he is back in the States after time in Europe following a disappointing first-round playoff […]

With rumors surrounding the future of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, there is no doubt that speculation is happening in the basketball world, wondering if the player will finish his career with the team. While scenarios around the Lakers’ guard in James will continue, the latest report suggests what outcome the team prefers to […]

After signing the $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James’ future remains in balance. The franchise has made clear its intentions to move on from James and build around Luka Doncic, and a trade remains unlikely due to the kind of package the Lakers will demand, something that looks unlikely in […]

Lakers guard LeBron James is still a great basketball player at 40 years old. The legendary NBA superstar is nearing retirement, but nobody knows for sure when he will call it a career. One NBA insider believes that James has more than one season left in his tank. NBA reporter Marc Stein made a bold […]

Nikola Jokic has till now been a one-team star. This is despite the fact that modern NBA has seen some major teamups, and some of them have involved names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Now 40, James is still looking for that elusive fifth ring, and is at a crossroads with the Los Angeles […]

In preparation for the 2025 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been actively fine-tuning their roster, making a flurry of moves ahead of training camp. Among their latest decisions, the team signed four emerging prospects —RJ Davis, Eric Dixon, Arthur Kaluma, and Augustas Marciulionis —to Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals are typically used to […]

While there have been rumors around Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and an upcoming contract extension, there are more reports that reinforce the expectation that the player is committed to the team. As the topic of Doncic and a Lakers contract extension will continue to be talked about, some believe his recruiting is evidence […]

Although he will soon be eligible to sign a lucrative contract extension, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is committed to representing his country at EuroBasket this summer. Doncic, whom the Lakers acquired in February from the Dallas Mavericks, may be in the United States over the next week or so, possibly even overlapping when […]

Although Bronny James didn’t close out the NBA Summer League, his summer exploits are not through. According to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda, James will participate in the pro-am Drew League,  a community-based league in South Central Los Angeles.  The league was founded in 1973 by Alvin Willis as a means to unite the community through […]

This has been an interesting offseason. Although the trade deadline may have been more exciting when it comes to players switching teams and big moves being made, there have still been a handful of significant transactions in NBA free agency and on the trade block. For starters, Kevin Durant headlined this offseason’s biggest trade, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 offseason with a glaring roster need in the form of a capable starting center. Given the slim free agent market, it always appeared as if the Lakers roster move for a big man would come via trade rather than a signing. But good fortune struck the Lakers […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agent signing of veteran guard Marcus Smart, their offseason is essentially done. Barring an unforeseen trade of sorts, the Lakers current roster is likely to be what they come into training camp with. Of course there will be invites to camp, probably some of the Lakers’ summer league players […]

When Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry first arrived in the NBA as a rookie back in 2009, LeBron James was already a superstar. Carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back for more than half a decade, he was the reigning MVP, a player Curry admired and looked up to. The baby-faced assassin, as a […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton is heading overseas. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, Milton has agreed to a two-year deal with Partizan Belgrade, marking the end of his seven-season NBA career — at least for now. The move comes just days after the Lakers waived Milton on Sunday to clear cap space […]

A Slovenian news site made a surprising claim that Luka Doncic has already agreed to a $229 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The star point guard who is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027 is about to become eligible for a max extension. The Lakers shocked the NBA world when […]

Could LeBron James be taking his talents to South Beach a second time? On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons and ESPN’s Zach Lowe explored a blockbuster scenario in which LeBron James is traded back to the Miami Heat, an idea that, while hypothetical, is gaining traction among NBA insiders. Although […]

Upon entering the final year of his contract, the NBA world speculates that the upcoming season could be Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ last campaign, either with the Lakers or marking the end of an unprecedented career. After James addressed the shift from the Big 3 era, a time when LeBron thrived by capturing […]

Former NBA player Jeff Teague claimed LeBron James used steroids during his stint with the Miami Heat. Now, Teague is walking back those comments.  On Instagram, Teague attempted to clarify his remarks by stating that he was only joking. “Ya’ll weird. I was joking about Bron. He was just that dominant chill,” he said per […]

The Phoenix Suns have claimed free agent guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday afternoon. Goodwin was waived by the Lakers on Sunday night and was expected to draw plenty of interest on the open market in the wake of Los Angeles’ decision to cut him from their roster. News of […]

One of the biggest storylines remaining this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is the future of Luka Doncic, especially if or when he will sign a contract extension to keep him with the franchise long-term. Doncic of course was brought to the Lakers at last year’s trade deadline in a shocking trade with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity towards the game of futbol, particularly for the blue and red colors of FC Barcelona. In the past, we’ve even seen Bryant debut his signature Nike Kobe sneakers in colorways to match the current Barcelona uniforms. In keeping tradition, Nike will release an all-new Nike […]

As the NBA world continues to respond to Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of all-time list leaving Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant outside B/R’s top 10 rankings, as Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade chimed in on the conversation. After as a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate who won three consecutive championships from […]

The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that veteran NFL linebacker and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Bobby Wagner has joined the team’s ownership group, marking a significant move for both the WNBA franchise and one of Seattle’s most celebrated athletes. Wagner, who spent 10 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, returns to the city […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a significant addition of late to their team, with the Purple & Gold signing former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract. At this point, it’s already known that Los Angeles superstar guard Luka Doncic had played a role in convincing Smart to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some moves to shore up their depth this offseason, with Marcus Smart’s signing being the latest such transaction. Upon announcing Smart’s arrival, team president Rob Pelinka hyped up the impact of the former NBA Defensive Player of the Year. “Adding a player like Marcus Smart to our roster allows us […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy making moves the last couple of weeks, including signing both Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton off the buyout market. The moves occurred in the wake of LeBron James choosing to opt into his player option despite his agent Rich Paul making some cryptic statements hinting at a potential […]

Nike’s signature Kobe Bryant sneaker line has been massively popular over the last few years in terms of both NBA and WNBA talent constantly preferring his sneakers over others. Thanks to the Nike Kobe line, the low-top sneakers have become go-to options for top talent across the globe and come this holiday, we’ll see the […]

With Luka Doncic eligible to sign a contract extension beginning August 2, a Los Angeles Lakers front office executive made it clear that the franchise sees the 26-year-old as a long-term cornerstone. During NBA 2K26 Summer League coverage in Las Vegas, Spotrac’s Keith Smith spoke with coaches and executives across both conferences. Among those conversations […]

The lore and aura of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James on a basketball court is virtually unmatched. However, things are taken one step forward when putting the arguable G.O.A.T. of the game up against amateur players. Returning to the Drew League in 2022 for the first time in 11 years, LeBron James put on […]

There aren’t many moments in NBA history that can top Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The game lives forever in league lore and serves as a massive point for Bryant when thrown into the G.O.A.T. discussion. In continuing to keep the Nike Kobe collection active with new releases, […]

Like his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s NBA Summer League was full of highs and lows. In three games in Las Vegas, Knecht averaged 10.3 points per game while shooting 27.9% from the field and 23.8% from 3-point range. His only outstanding performance was in Utah’s Summer League on July 8, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been making a few moves over the past few weeks, and it’s not only to improve the team but to satisfy one of their star players. When Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers last season, the vibe was that every move the Lakers made from then on would be […]

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal, NBA analyst Zach Lowe wonders if they gave up too soon on Jordan Goodwin. Goodwin was waived to make room for Smart as the Lakers hope the veteran defensive specialist can bolster their identity ahead of a critical […]