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The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a second consecutive Western Conference Finals exit, this time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise faces the hard reality that “running it back” with the same roster may not be enough to get over the hump. With Anthony Edwards blossoming […]

JJ Redick may be relatively new to the coaching ranks, but he’s already acting like a seasoned pro. Fresh off his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Redick made a buzzworthy appearance at the Los Angeles Rams’ practice on Wednesday, where he spent time on the sidelines with Rams general manager Les Snead. The […]

A first-round playoff exit with home-court advantage can really shake an organization. Losing that series in only five games only intensifies the rattling. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ case, losing 12 of their last 14 playoff games is enough to drive the otherwise thoroughly spoiled fan base absolutely insane. Now, entering the first full season […]

With only a few weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA season, communication between teams is reaching peak potential energy. One particular executive sources around the league say has been especially active: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations, Rob Pelinka. His top priority has been clear ever since the Lakers were unceremoniously eliminated in the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was in the spotlight throughout his NBA career. He and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew are in Indianapolis covering the Eastern Conference Finals. The former Laker even got dunked on by the Indiana Pacers’ mascot. O’Neal ran into a familiar face during Game 4, former […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “likely” to exercise his $52.6 million player option this offseason, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Charania appeared on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Tuesday and said that James, who signed a two-year, $101.4 million deal last summer, is likely to opt in to the final year […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves enjoyed a big season during the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, his fit alongside Luka Doncic has been questioned at times and the Lakers need a center. As a result, Reaves has been mentioned in trade rumors. The Lakers guard’s agent recently fired a shot at the mock trade proposals that […]

LeBron James still has shock towards the camera angle that changed the trajectory of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves during the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. James originally forced a turnover from Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards that would have allowed the Lakers to gain possession of the ball […]

With the Indiana Pacers preparing for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, a key player for the team has been center Myles Turner. While Turner’s upcoming free agency raises questions about his Pacers future, Kevin Pelton of ESPN labels the clear fits for the star on other teams. While […]

After fans pointed out in some recent photos of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic looking slimmer, the conversation resurfaced from before around the conditioning of the player with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the playoffs, teammate Markieff Morris would speak on the viral photos of Doncic and the transformation. […]

Rich Paul shut down the narrative that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making front office decisions, using the Russell Westbrook trade as an example. Even though he is 40, there is no indication that the all-time great is retiring this offseason. James is coming off another terrific season, making the All-NBA Second Team […]

Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA. Concerns about Doncic’s conditioning have surfaced in the past, however. A recent video has fans thinking that the Los Angeles Lakers star has already lost weight this offseason, via urfaselol on Reddit. Luka looking slim at a Real Madrid game byu/urfaselol innba “Luka looking […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James found himself the target of yet another jab from commentator Skip Bayless, even though the Lakers were already eliminated in the first round. During Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, Bayless took to X, formerly Twitter, to take a […]

This has been a big week for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The oldest player in the league was recently named to his 21st All-NBA selection, and then later in the week, his youngest son Bryce James had his graduation from high school. During Bryce James’ graduation, LeBron James couldn’t help but be excited […]

Twenty-two seasons ago, LeBron James arrived in the NBA with towering expectations—tasked with reviving the Cleveland Cavaliers and energizing a league in search of its next generational star. Now, more than two decades later, the Los Angeles Lakers veteran has not only lived up to the hype but redefined it—winning championships in three teams, climbing […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, and the league announced the 10 players selected to this season’s All-Defensive Teams on Thursday. That left the All-NBA Teams as the last honor to be announced this year, and the 15 top players were revealed by the NBA on Friday night. To nobody’s surprise, […]

Michael Wilbon didn’t sugarcoat a single word when it came to comparing LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. During a fiery appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, the veteran analyst made it clear: don’t expect him to place LeBron on a higher pedestal than Kobe, or even Magic, Russell, or Jordan, per TheSpun. Wilbon’s comments came after […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith placed the blame for the perceived “negativity” surrounding the NBA’s greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) debate squarely on the shoulders of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his inner circle. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith argued that the ongoing tension in discussions comparing James to Michael Jordan stems not from analysts […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul clarified this week that he is not directly involved in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ decision on whether to retire. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul said he had “no idea” what James plans to do and emphasized that their focus remains on evaluating offseason priorities, including the […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has responded to recent criticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made by longtime NBA agent David Falk, who once represented Michael Jordan. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul pushed back against Falk’s suggestion that James has “cherry-picked” his teams throughout his career, calling the comments “unfair” and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking for trade targets to improve their team, one piece that is interesting heading into the offseason is Rui Hachimura. As the Lakers rumors keep piling up, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha spoke about the likelihood of the team keeping Hachimura or trading him elsewhere. Someone would ask Buha on a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason focused on building around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, speculation continues to swirl about potential roster additions. One name drawing attention is Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfel’s Press Box, an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking for ways to improve their roster after a five-give first round playoff exit vs the Minnesota Timberwolves this spring. The Lakers’ season took a 180-degree turn after the February trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, but ultimately, concerns about the team’s lack of frontcourt depth and defensive […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers head into a pivotal offseason focused on building around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, new trade scenarios continue to emerge. In a recent podcast, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha revealed fresh intel on how the Portland Trail Blazers are valuing their assets — and what it might mean for the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was a dwindling breed of player that made the transition from high school to the NBA when he was selected out of Lower Merion with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 Draft. While he didn’t end up with his selected team in the Charlotte Hornets, many knew he […]

With an immense amount of trade speculation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, there could be some conversation among the fan base about a few Miami Heat stars. As the Lakers are looking to add a center to the team alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James, one player mentioned by team reporter for The Athletic’s Jovan […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason, speculation continues to swirl around the future of guard Austin Reaves. Amid ongoing trade discussions among fans and media, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha offered a measured response, emphasizing the organization’s high valuation of Reaves and urging patience from those calling for a move. In response […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have some work to do in the offseason, and it starts with fixing some of the holes on the roster. One of the main issues on the team throughout the entire season was their lack of center depth, and the hope is that they can make it a priority to […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a crucial offseason centered around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, potential roster upgrades are beginning to emerge. In a recent episode of his podcast, Buha’s Block, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha highlighted several guard options the Lakers could pursue, including former Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton. Buha referenced […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a critical offseason centered around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, questions continue to circulate about James’ long-term future with the franchise. In the latest episode of his podcast, Buha’s Block, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha offered a candid assessment of James’ current standing with the team, calling the relationship […]

As disappointing as the end to the Los Angeles Lakers’ season was, no one can question just how excellent of a player LeBron James remains even though he’s geriatric by NBA standards. He turned 40 this past December and didn’t look like he lost too many steps. And with Luka Doncic now at the controls […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the overwhelming consensus was they needed major help in the frontcourt. Julius Randle had his way with the Lakers’ defense, and then Rudy Gobert put the exclamation point with a 27-point, 24-rebound performance in the closeout Game 5. To acquire a starting center, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic faced a lot of backlash from NBA fans after his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. More specifically, the 26-year old’s conditioning was called into question, including subtle comments from Lakers head coach JJ Redick. It didn’t stop there for Doncic. Multiple players in this […]

Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season. The undrafted guard averaged 20.2 points per game, and he was even more productive when he didn’t have to share the floor with LeBron James and/or Luka Doncic. The latter of those two stars was, of course, traded for in one of the most surprising […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest fleeces of all time when they traded for Luka Doncic. While that deal involving Anthony Davis was a must-do for the Lakers, it actually left the team with a somewhat questionable fit on the roster. Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season, […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season came to an unceremonious end with a five game loss in the first round of the playoffs vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. The loss opened up questions about the future of LeBron James with the franchise at 40 years old, although there are no indications at this point that […]

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a disappointing second-round playoff exit and Jayson Tatum’s devastating Achilles injury, the franchise faces a perfect storm of uncertainty: a ballooning payroll, luxury tax penalties, and the need to remain competitive while their superstar recovers. With over $228 million committed to next season’s roster, […]

Even at 40 years old, LeBron James is still one of the best players in the NBA and remains one of the leading voices for this generation of players. As a result, much of the weight falls on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to set the standard for how the game should be played. Players […]