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The Kyrie Irving offseason saga is not over after Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. Irving opted into his player option on Monday, which seemed to signify that he would stay in Brooklyn with Durant. Irving is one of the most dynamic guards in the NBA but has missed significant time over the […]

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 NBA rumor mill is heating up as the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be a serious contender to acquire Kyrie Irving. Even so, there are reports that Irving and Kevin Durant are still interested to play alongside each other. With that in mind, it sounds like the Lakers are in play for a potentially […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have just suffered a major blow right at the start of NBA free agency. Despite previous indications of his desire to stay in LA, it is now being reported that Malik Monk has decided to snub the Lakers in favor of the Sacramento Kings. This report comes from Shams Charania of […]

Despite the fact that Kyrie Irving decided to pick up his player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming season, it seems inevitable that he will end up leaving the team sooner or later. Kevin Durant’s bombshell announcement about his desire to be traded further puts Kyrie’s future with the Nets into question, and […]

Mo Bamba is entering free agency for the first time in his career and will likely leave the Orlando Magic. The Magic didn’t give Bamba a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent, and they reportedly have interest in Isaiah Hartenstein to potentially take his spot. Bamba would have a better opportunity to […]

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 […]

Kevin Durant dropped a bombshell on the league after officially requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The league is in total chaos right now as multiple teams have been reported showing interest in trading for the superstar small forward. However, due to Durant’s trade request, rumors are swirling that the Los Angeles Lakers are […]

Malik Monk made his presence felt in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, but it’s unknown if they’ll be able to afford him in Free Agency as he seeks a long-term deal. Enter the Sacramento Kings, who have emerged as a possible landing spot for the guard. Per Jake Fischer of […]

There’s no beating the Los Angeles Lakers when it comes to size of fan base. But Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is doing his part to challenge the hierarchy in LA – and he’s doing it with kindness and generosity. Ballmer has spearheaded an amazing project wherein he’s bankrolled the refurbishment of 350 basketball courts all […]

Donte DiVincenzo has made a positive impression during his first four seasons in the NBA. The Villanova product was originally drafted but the Bucks with the 17th pick in the 2018 draft. He was a key part of the Bucks’ rotation during his time in Milwaukee before being traded to the Kings last year. DiVincenzo […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced that the team has decided to pick up the player option for Stanley Johnson for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old joined the Lakers last term and it is clear that he’s made quite an impression on the front office. Johnson took to Twitter to share […]

Mo Bamba is about to become one of the sought-after big men in free agency after reports emerged that the Orlando Magic are not expected to tender a qualifying offer to the 24-year-old center. Bamba is now expected to become an unrestricted free agent, with the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly keeping a keen eye on […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook picked up his $47.1 million player option for the 2022-23 season on Tuesday. While the Lakers would ultimately prefer to trade Westbrook, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reports they’re currently planning for him to be on the roster to start next season. Signs have been pointing this way for […]

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 were linked to a number of trade targets last summer before pulling the trigger on a Russell Westbrook blockbuster. One name that was heavily on their radar is Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield, who still played for the Sacramento Kings at the time. Now, it appears the Lakers are showing interest […]

Russell Westbrook opted into his $47.1 million player option on Tuesday with the Los Angeles Lakers and shortly after, celebrated with comedian/actor, Kevin Hart. TMZ Sports caught the two outside of a classy West Hollywood restaurant called LAVO Ristorante, dapping each other up and having the time of their lives with laughs all around. It […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool and contend in 2022-2023. Barring a trade, Russell Westbrook will be back with the team. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will continue to lead the Lakers as well. But LA is in danger of losing key role player Malik Monk. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Monk […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk had a breakout campaign and is entering free agency. Monk is a young guard who has shown he can be a great scorer. He averaged a career-high in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and field goal percentage. While the Lakers missed the playoffs, Monk showed out. The 24-year-old averaged […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are still riding high after their championship win earlier this month. The team that picks up the last win of the season always gets the last laugh. The Warriors star took that quite literally in his recent appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Draymond was asked about […]

Despite the fact that Kyrie Irving already decided to opt-in to his deal with the Brooklyn Nets for next season, the trade rumors just won’t go away. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly the frontrunners to land Kyrie before he made his decision, but apparently, there were at least three other powerhouse […]

Blake Griffin is coming off of his worst statistical season of his career. He averaged just 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds across 17 minutes per game, all career lows. Some of that has to do with the back up role he had with the Brooklyn Nets. But, some of it was simply because he’s not […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is absolutely ecstatic after learning that the Utah Jazz are hiring his former coach David Fizdale to a front office role. On Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Jazz are getting Fizdale to become an associate general manager and work alongside GM Justin Zanik and CEO Danny […]

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 […]

As expected, Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook opted in on his $47.1 player option Tuesday, despite countless rumors linking him to a trade. Problem is, nobody wanted Westbrook in a trade without the Lakers including draft capital, and they didn’t want to do that. Now the franchise is putting out it there that they […]

Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. This news comes just minutes after Westbrook posted a carefree jam-out session, which appeared to be a message to his “Westbrick” haters. The Lakers guard tweeted a video of him in the car singing along to Beyonce’s “Break My […]

Many stars are opting into their player options ahead of the 2022 NBA Free Agency. The latest to do so is Russell Westbrook. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the guard plans on exercising his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. Woj tweeted the news Tuesday morning. ESPN Sources: Los Angeles Lakers star Russell […]

Sorry, LeBron James haters, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar just beat out Michael Jordan for the GOAT title — but not in the way you’re probably thinking of right now. Apparently, LeBron’s Lobos 1707 Tequila reigned supreme at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where it beat no less than a hundred other different […]

Before Kyrie Irving announced his decision to opt-in to his player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming season, a potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers to reunite with LeBron James was actually picking up a lot of steam. That deal isn’t exactly dead, but it is clear that Kyrie isn’t ready to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had only one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but they made sure to make it count. LeBron James will be playing alongside former Michigan State standout Max Christie in 2022-23, and for his part, Lakers legend Magic Johnson has decided to jump in on the hype train. On Monday, Magic […]

Back in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, De’Andre Hunter, three future first-round picks, and cash to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a trade package for Anthony Davis. The Lakers also sent three more players and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards as part of this […]

LeBron James has been keeping busy in the offseason. He’s already putting in the work ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, and just recently, he was spotted working out with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate JR Smith. Naturally, this has led to some whispers of Smith potentially making an NBA comeback next season. Renowned NBA skills […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to get Kyrie Irving and reunite him with LeBron James, but unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, the Brooklyn Nets are not interested in what they have to offer. Apparently, in order to pull off a sign-and-trade for Irving, the Lakers are offering Russell Westbrook, per Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is firmly up in the air, with various rumors suggesting the point guard is seeking an exit from the Nets in order to reunite with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The latest rumor from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer suggests that Irving would be willing to opt […]

The Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse with Kyrie Irving as he seeks a long-term extension. However, the organization isn’t willing to reward him with one because of his lack of availability across the last few seasons, which is understandable. With that in mind, Kyrie could be looking for a change of scenery this summer, […]

Brooklyn Nets fans may just have a new go-to line amidst all the Kyrie Irving drama. The Brooklyn Nets point guard answered a question that all NBA fans have had on their minds the past few weeks. When speaking with Complex News’ Pierce Simpson on the red carpet at the BET Awards on Sunday night, […]

Malik Monk signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer and played a key part for the team in 2021-22, despite their struggles. Now, the guard is a free agent but he’s hoping to return to LA. The former Kentucky standout revealed he’s willing to take less money in order […]