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The offseason rumor mill is in full swing after the 2022-23 NBA season wrapped, and a new report is making the rounds involving LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James may be growing ‘frustrated’ with superstar teammate Anthony Davis and is over their pairing together. This comes from CBS Sports NBA Insider Bill […]

Over the past five or six years, the Los Angeles Lakers have fared pretty well in the NBA Draft. Mostly because of the team’s horrible stretch of lottery seasons, they have had the opportunity to select some of the fastest rising stars in the NBA today. These include Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Brandon […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could be leaning toward trading the no. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In a mock draft posted on Tuesday, The Athletic’s plugged-in Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha wrote that “there is an increasing likelihood” the Lakers deal their first-rounder. The Lakers own the no. 47 pick, too. The Lakers […]

Kyle Kuzma has officially declined his player option with the Washington Wizards and will become an unrestricted free agent. The decision has Los Angeles Lakers fans calling for his return in NBA free agency. Come get your parade and 2nd ring @kylekuzma https://t.co/17szVvJF9Y — 🦉 Lakers Vino (@VinoUncorked) June 20, 2023 Sound like Kuz finna […]

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have a lottery pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft but they still have plenty of intriguing options to choose from once they get their turn to select 16th overall in the first round and 47th overall in the second round. A potential target for the Lakers is Gonzaga Bulldogs […]

With their decision to trade star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards have all but committed themselves to a full-fledged franchise rebuild. However, what has sparked questions about this presumed trajectory is their acquisition of guard Chris Paul in exchange for their former centerpiece. At 38 years old, it’s evident that […]

Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option for the 2023-2024 season and will enter free agency, and Kendrick Perkins of ESPN believes that he would be a perfect fit for the Los Angeles Lakers. He believes that Green could help the Lakers defend Nikola Jokic. “Absolutely he is, especially with Jokic being in the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are the favorite to land Chris Paul, and they are already in discussions with the Washington Wizards on a potential package that would send CP3 back to California — at least according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “I’m not hearing the Lakers, I don’t think that’s where Chris Paul is headed,” Windhorst […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and known Klutch Sports client LeBron James was in France with fellow Klutch client Draymond Green, who will enter NBA free agency this summer. Bron and Draymond were seen in France together on Sunday 👀 (via josh_sass98/IG) pic.twitter.com/bZx98NUj7F — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 20, 2023 Green made headlines by turning down […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers fans are putting a lot of stock on Austin Reaves and his future with the team. With the 24-year-old set to enter NBA free agency this summer, LA supporters are waiting to see if Reaves will choose to remain with the Lakers or if he’s headed to greener pastures. At […]

The NBA Draft is now just a few days away, which also means that the San Antonio Spurs are on the brink of officially swooping in on Victor Wembanyama. At this point, there’s no doubt that the Spurs are going to take him as the No. 1 overall pick as they look to welcome a […]

Shaun Livingston had a very eventful NBA career — one that spanned 14 years and included no less than nine different teams. However, the league jouryman started off his career with the Los Angeles Clippers way back in 2004 and it was in that same season that he experienced his most unforgettable Kobe Bryant moment. […]

Chris Paul’s next team remains in limbo, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers among the franchises reportedly interested in him. If you ask JJ Redick where CP3 should go, however, he believes there’s only one clear-cut choice: the Purple and Gold. Speaking on his The Old Man & The Three podcast, Redick […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward and current New York Knicks star Julius Randle had a lot to say about his early years playing with Kobe Bryant. Drafted 7th overall in 2014, Randle was entering a struggling Lakers team that featured an aging, injury-riddled version of Kobe Bryant and not much else. Kobe, who was always […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in adding 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, but only for the right price — and not necessarily to be their starting point guard. The Lakers are monitoring the Paul situation, but would only consider signing him as a free agent at the veteran’s minimum, or possibly the mini-mid-level exception, according […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who hold the No. 17 pick, basically have three ways to approach the 2023 NBA Draft. One option is to trade down, a scenario the front office is reportedly considering. A handful of teams — e.g. the Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, and Utah Jazz — own multiple […]

Phil Handy, a player development guru and a key figure on Darvin Ham’s staff who works closely with LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura, said he’s returning to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench next season. Handy was rumored to be a candidate to join Frank Vogel’s staff with the Phoenix Suns. Handy worked under […]

Draymond Green has officially declined his player option with the Golden State Warriors and will be entering NBA free agency as an unrestricted free agent. Although he and the Warriors have both expressed interest in a return on a new deal, he will now have free rein to test the open waters of NBA free […]

Chris Paul is all but guaranteed to be playing elsewhere besides the Washington Wizards after being traded from the Phoenix Suns. Whether he is dealt somewhere or he is waived by the Wizards, Brian Windhorst believes the Los Angeles Clippers are a stronger candidate for Chris Paul than the Los Angeles Lakers. "I think that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge offseason underway in both NBA free agency and the 2023 NBA Draft. With the NBA Draft taking place this Thursday, the Lakers need to do their due diligence this week in preparing for the No. 17 pick, especially if they want to include the selection in a trade. […]

Chris Paul is now headed to the Washington Wizards as part of the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade deal that will see the three-time All-Star take his talents to the Phoenix Suns. Nevertheless, this hasn’t stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from pursuing CP3. In fact, LA may have taken a step closer toward finally bringing Paul […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, made sure to show extra love for his dad on Father’s Day. On his Instagram story, Bronny shared a photo of him and LeBron while they were working out together. The eldest of the James brood captioned his post with, “happy father’s day […]

As the whole world celebrates Father’s Day, Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional tribute for her late husband and Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. On Instagram, Vanessa uploaded a video featuring several sweet photos of Kobe along with Gigi and their other children. The Black Mamba had always been a proud #GirlDad, and that’s clear […]

At this point, it’s no secret that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in turning to Chris Paul as the solution to their backcourt problems. This is exactly why some LA supporters might be feeling down now that the Phoenix Suns have traded CP3 to the Washington Wizards as part of the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the upcoming NBA season, the anticipation surrounding their potential trade moves is growing. Rumors are circulating about their willingness to part with the No. 17 draft pick, along with Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba. As such, fans and analysts alike eagerly speculate about the impact these trades […]

Fred VanVleet is about to hit the open market in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Toronto Raptors’ star point guard had a pretty rough 2022-23 season for his standards but remains one of the best free agents this summer. Many teams are already reportedly showing interest in the two-way star. VanVleet is being linked to […]

Michael Malone has clearly been loving his time in the limelight. After all, you can’t say that this man doesn’t deserve every bit of it after just guiding the Denver Nuggets to a historic NBA title. For some reason, though, the veteran coach decided to throw some shots toward Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving potentially taking his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA free agency in order to team up again with LeBron James. It would be a sensational reunion, no doubt, but one that might just not come to fruition — at least […]

Kobe Bryant was Kyrie Irving’s mentor, and there’s no denying that the late Los Angeles Lakers icon had such a massive impact on the Dallas Mavericks star. Who could forget when Kyrie FaceTimed Kobe after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ epic 2016 NBA Finals comeback? Bryant was more than a mentor to Irving. Even Bryant himself said […]

The Frank Vogel era with the Phoenix Suns is upon us. It has been a year after his stint as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach ended, but it is clear that he’s kept his connection with his former team. As it turns out, this also includes poaching some former members of his coaching staff […]

Amid constant questions about their approach to building around four-time NBA champion LeBron James and All-Star big man Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be regarded as a potential destination for marquee players that they might acquire via trade or free agency. However, recent rumors regarding suggest that the Lakers would have financial […]

New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel has started filling his coaching staff vacancies, and of course the first place he looked at was the Los Angeles Lakers. When the Suns hired Vogel to replace Monty Williams, there have been reports that he could try to poach his former assistants when he won the title with […]

In the realm of basketball, the ever-changing landscape of team rosters often sparks speculation and excitement. The recent news that Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics is on the trading block has ignited a flurry of discussion among fans and pundits alike. As the Celtics contemplate a potential rebuild, we try to see the four […]

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade doesn’t think Michael Jordan’s dominance when he returned and joined the Washington Wizards is comparable to what LeBron James has achieved and done with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked if LeBron’s current status with the Lakers reminds him of Jordan’s time with the Wizards, Wade said “no,” and for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not taking the disrespect from all his haters, the Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone. LeBron hasn’t involved himself that much in the NBA in recent weeks after the Lakers’ playoff exit, opting to focus on his personal life and other ventures instead. However, he was still on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly plan to pursue Chris Paul if the veteran guard ends up being waived by the Phoenix Suns. However, that puts D’Angelo Russell’s future with the team in question as he enters free agency. Apparently, though, the Lakers are also interested in keeping Russell to have him form what could be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers point guard situation has been a revolving door, with the team constantly trying to find the right player to complement and compensate for the age and growing injury problems of renowned playmaker LeBron James. The position is again their top priority this offseason. There are multiple paths for Rob Pelinka and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been embroiled in rumors all across the NBA as the 2023 NBA Draft quickly approaches. Rumor has it that now the Lakers might be trying to trade the No. 17 overall pick, Malik Beasley and/or Mo Bamba for a starter-level upgrade, reports The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “Most realistically, the Lakers […]

More than a decade after having Chris Paul cruelly dangled in front of them, Los Angeles Lakers fans may finally get to see the 12-time All-Star don the Purple and Gold this year. If the Phoenix Suns end the anticipation and waive Paul, the Lakers are expected to spring into action and try to scoop […]