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LeBron James and his former Lakers teammate Rajon Rondo were spotted coaching LeBron’s son Bryce James at Nike’s Peach Jam this week, a premier tournament for high school basketball players. Peach Jam was created back in 1996 as one of the most important grassroots showcases for up and coming stars. Bryce will be using the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got most of their offseason work done early. The 2023 NBA free agency period officially opened on Friday at 3 p.m. PT. By Saturday afternoon, the Lakers had agreed to contracts with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, and Jaxson Hayes (they signed Colin Castleton […]

Being the son of a future Hall of Fame basketball player already comes with its share of perks but when your dad is LeBron James, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time, then that becomes exponentially truer. Such was the case for Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron and a four-star Class of 2023 […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is extremely close to LeBron James. So much so, that some folks have come out to criticize his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers talisman in that it could serve as a distraction or a hindrance when they battle each other on the basketball court. […]

Frank Vogel gutted the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff when he left for the Phoenix Suns. Dru Anthrop and Miles Simon among others explored better pastures outside of Darvin Ham’s squad. Although, Rob Pelinka may have found a diamond in the rough as they hired DeMarre Carroll. The Lakers and Rob Pelinka have made it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a pretty eventful 2023 NBA free-agency period. They have made some dynamic moves during the highly anticipated opening weekend of free agency. With a keen eye for talent and a shrewd approach, the Lakers have strategically secured key players to reinforce their roster. For sure, the Lakers have created […]

A lot of awe-inspiring movies have been released in our lifetimes. Films like Air Bud, Space Jam, and Coach Carter among many others have kindled the minds of sports junkies all around the globe. Despite starring in multiple of these features, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a particular pick for the greatest sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were rejoicing after learning about Austin Reaves’ decision to stay in LA. This is in spite of rumors pertaining to the 25-year-old potentially taking his talents elsewhere on a more lucrative deal. In the end, the Lakers were able to keep their man to the tune of $56.2 million for four […]

Remember when Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was once pegged as a “vampire” inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room? Eventually, the former league MVP got booted out of LA, but you could argue that this was more because of his fit alongside LeBron James and Co. as opposed to Russ being a nuisance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers began summer ball with a 107-90 loss to the Miami Heat at the California Classic. They’ll face the San Antonio Spurs (sans Victor Wembanyama) on Wednesday before heading to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K24 Summer League, beginning on Friday. The Lakers announce their summer league schedule and roster: pic.twitter.com/JacRMKV712 — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time in NBA free agency as they kicked off their activity with the signing of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent. This came out to the tune of a $33 million deal that will see the 27-year-old test his talents in LA for the next three years. On Monday, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Malik Beasley are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The contract is worth a minimum of $2.7 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The move continues a busy day of free agency for the Bucks, who reunited Robin Lopez with Brook Lopez on Monday as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after watching his son, Bryce James, make his Peach Jam debut with the Strive For Greatness team. On Twitter, James shared a video of Bryce playing in the contest. The short clip featured some of Bryce’s highlights from the game, during which he gave […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally signed undrafted free agents D’Moi Hodge and Colin Castleton to two-way contracts minutes before they began Summer League play at the California Classic in Sacramento. Hodge and Castleton earning two-way deals had been previously reported after the 2023 NBA Draft. Cole Swider’s two-way contract runs through 2023-24. Starting this year, teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding DeMarre Carroll to Darvin Ham’s coaching staff for the 2023-24 season, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Carroll, 36, spent last season — his first as an assistant coach — working under Mike Budenholzer with the Milwaukee Bucks. Carroll, who played 11 seasons in the NBA (2009-2020), was coached by […]

You just never know what will happen during the NBA offseason, but one constant every summer is the madness that comes with NBA free agency. Over $1 billion was spent within the first couple hours of the free agency period this year and quite a few big names signed new, long-term deals to remains with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a strong NBA offseason. They’ve agreed to contracts with key players as they look to remain competitive moving forward. Keeping star guard D’Angelo Russell in the mix will also help LA next season. Rob Pelinka has certainly done a good job in NBA free agency, so much so that […]

After seeing the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agency additions, it sure looks like LeBron James couldn’t wait for the new season to start. The Lakers have been pretty active at the start of free agency. While they did lose some key players like Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV, they were able to add some […]

Unrestricted free agent guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. A first-round draft pick in 2018, Walker spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. An athletic wing with upside on […]

Los Angeles Lakers Summer League play tips off on Monday at the California Classic in Sacramento. The Lakers will face the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) on Wednesday before heading to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K24 Summer League. The Lakers announce their summer league schedule and roster: pic.twitter.com/JacRMKV712 — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option ahead of free agency in order to get more flexibility, but there’s still a chance he could return on a much cheaper contract. However, there appears to be quite a lot of competition for Beasley’s services, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reporting six […]

It sure looks like LeBron James loves what the Los Angeles Lakers have been doing in free agency. The Purple and Gold have been one of the most active teams in free agency, bringing back a number of key players from their Western Conference Finals run while also making some key additions to further strengthen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their slam-dunk offseason on the second day of free agency, agreeing to contracts with Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell. They addressed a need with the addition of former New Orleans Pelicans big Jaxson Hayes. The Lakers have 13 players under contract for 2023-24 (free agents can’t formally sign until 9:01 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy start to NBA free agency. They agreed to re-sign Austin Reaves to a four-year, $56 million contract on Saturday. Reaves was linked to a number of different teams but ultimately deiced to return to Los Angeles. The Lakers added three interesting clauses in the contract to ensure […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Austin Reaves agreed to a 4-year, $56 million contract. The Lakers were intent on matching any offers for Reaves, even up to $100 million (the most they could initially offer him was $52 million). At exit interviews, Rob Pelinka — who has repeatedly stressed the importance of continuity when discussing […]

D’Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a 2-year, $37 million contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The second year is a player option. Russell, who made $31.7 million in 2022-23, initially sought upwards of $25 million annually over four years from the Minnesota Timberwolves, but a soft point guard market and his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made yet another move in NBA free agency, as they agreed to terms on a two-year contract with former New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes, league sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Hayes will have a player option on the second year of the contract, per Wojnarowski. A former lottery pick […]

Klutch Sports CEO and super agent Rich Paul dominated the first day of 2023 NBA free agency, and sure enough, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was hyped for his good friend. Paul may not be an NBA star, but he handles plenty of them and makes sure they get paid. That’s exactly what he […]

Dennis Schroder made a whole lot of money on Friday night. He didn’t exactly make up for the $84 million he turned down a few years back, but the fact that he bagged a $26 million, two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors is still a big W for the German veteran. Schroder has to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took significant steps to solidify their depth on the first day of the 2023 NBA free agency period, agreeing to contracts with Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, and Cam Reddish. The Lakers’ 2023-24 roster currently sits at 10 players (not counting two-ways): the four aforementioned additions, plus LeBron James, Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers checked a handful of boxes on the opening day of free agency. They retained an integral scorer, interior presence, and building block in Rui Hachimura. They added hard-nosed point guard Gabe Vincent, a lead ballhandler who can create offense from the backcourt with playoff chops. Taurean Prince — at one year, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first move in NBA free agency was to sign Gabe Vincent from the Miami Heat to a three-year, $33 million deal. The arrival of the 6-foot-3 point guard meant that there was now a surplus in LA’s backcourt rotation. True enough, it wasn’t long before news broke that Dennis Schroder is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed Jared Dudley some love as the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach earned a Hall of Fame nod from his alma mater. Dudley, who played for Boston College from 2003 to 2007, was recently named to the school’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame along with 10 others. After James caught […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first move in NBA free agency. It might not be the one most supporters have been waiting for, but it’s still a significant signing for LeBron James and Co. This comes in the form of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with […]

After months on end of links to wing Cam Reddish, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally landed the former Duke standout. Via Shams, Reddish has signed a two-year deal with the franchise after a rocky spell with the New York Knicks before ending up with the Portland Trail Blazers. The minimum contract is for two […]

The Miami Heat are bringing back a familiar face after Gabe Vincent secured the bag with the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Shams, the organization has signed Josh Richardson to a two-year deal, who played in South Beach from 2015-2019. The Heat were the ones who gave Richardson the opportunity to play in the Association, drafting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed restricted free agent Rui Hachimura to a 3-year, $51 million contract. Hachimura and Austin Reaves were the Lakers’ top offseason priorities. Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has stressed the importance of establishing continuity heading into next season. In February, he characterized the Lakers’ trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added a legitimate piece to their backcourt on Friday in NBA free agency, signing former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent to a three-year, $33 million deal. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was actually on an IG Live stream in the middle of all the madness and reacted to Vincent getting his […]

The Miami Heat lost one of their most significant rotation players in Gabe Vincent on the first day of free agency, as the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign the stalwart defender to a three-year, $33 million contract. However, the Heat may not have needed to lost Vincent to a potential NBA Finals competitor if […]