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The Los Angeles Lakers have made a series of roster moves leading up to the start of training camp, but most of those moves have had G League implications rather than actual regular season roster moves. The Lakers still had one two-way contract spot open coming into camp, and they filled that slot on Monday […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers signed head coach JJ Redick to a contract extension after what was an up and down first year at the helm in Los Angeles. While the Lakers won a considerable amount of games this season and earned home court advantage in the first round, Redick’s decision-making in their series vs […]

Gilbert Arenas is not holding back on what he sees as a misstep by the Los Angeles Lakers. The former NBA All-Star believes the franchise should have extended LeBron James rather than letting him play out his contract. “If I were the owner, I would have made a deal with him,” Arenas said on his […]

The next couple of days, and weeks, are going to be busy for NBA teams as they finalize their training camp rosters and work towards finalizing their regular season rosters. For the Los Angeles Lakers, media day is on Monday and training camp begins right after. The Lakers have a full 15-man roster and so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2025-26 season with both excitement and uncertainty. Luka Doncic is fully in place as the franchise centerpiece, LeBron James is still defying Father Time, and new additions offer the team a fresh look. Optimism surrounds this roster, though there’s already a looming question mark. Who belongs in […]

Media Day for the Los Angeles Lakers is on Monday, and after that comes the official start of training camp. The Lakers regular season roster is essentially set, and they have one two-way contract spot open. The final two-way contract spot was reportedly going to rookie forward Eric Dixon, but those plans have yet to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed and even ridiculed demands made by Kawhi Leonard’s uncle and advisor, Dennis Robertson, during the star forward’s free agency in 2019, according to a recent report by The Athletic. The details have resurfaced as the NBA investigates whether the Los Angeles Clippers violated salary cap rules tied to Leonard. Robertson, […]

Before his second NBA season as head coach, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick received a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and gushed over Austin Reaves. Heading into his fifth season with the Lakers, Reaves has made strides throughout the past year that haven’t gone unnoticed by Redick. Los Angeles’ head coach discussed […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made his stance on LeBron James’ future with the franchise very clear. James is on a contract year this upcoming season, entering the 2026 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. He has been with the Lakers since 2018, elevating them back into playoff contention for most seasons. Pelinka […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick agreed to a contract extension this offseason, team executive Rob Pelinka announced at a press conference on Thursday. Redick, who led the Lakers to a 50-32 record in his first season with the team, proved to be everything Los Angeles wanted in their next head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter training camp with renewed optimism with Luka Doncic looking deeply motivated in his first full season with the team as he underwent a physical transformation in the summer. The Lakers did not make big splashes in the offseason, only adding Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. While some […]

In June, the Buss family sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Warner. It marked the end of an era, as the Buss family had run the Lakers organization for 46 years, beginning with the patriarch, Dr. Jerry Buss, in 1979. On Wednesday, the Buss brothers, Joey and […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently reflected on LeBron James’ ambitious championship proclamation from 2010, saying his former teammate was “tripping” when he promised seven titles upon arriving in South Beach. Wade’s comments resurfaced during an appearance on the podcast Pardon My Take, where he addressed the now-famous introduction rally that followed James’ decision to […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally stepped into the podcast world, and his debut did not disappoint. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon joined fellow actor Benicio Del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, where the conversation shifted from filmmaking to sports legends in a way only the Kelce brothers can pull off, per JustJared. The Oscar […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss drew a direct line between Luka Doncic and some of the most iconic players in franchise history. With the 2025-26 NBA season less than a month away, Buss compared Doncic’s global reach to that of Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Speaking with The Athletic’s Dan Woike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some things to look forward to this upcoming season, and one of them is the new and improved Luka Doncic. Over the summer, Doncic went through a major body transformation where he slimmed down, and he was able to show it off in the 2025 EuroBasket. Though that may have […]

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first full season of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, would they consider making a deal with the Houston Rockets amid Fred VanVleet’s ACL injury? 2025-26 could be James’ final year with the Lakers. NBA insider Zach Lowe floated the potential trade idea in the wake of and VanVleet potentially […]

Every year the Milwaukee Bucks endure an early exit in the playoffs, questions concerning the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo inevitably arise. The 2021 NBA Finals MVP and two-time regular season MVP is still in Cream City for now, but nobody should take his time with the franchise for granted. Their marriage could have an expiration […]

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Luka Doncic to a lucrative contract extension that will keep him with the franchise long term. It was a big commitment for a Lakers team that gave up substantial talent and draft compensation to shockingly acquire Doncic in February from the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers of course are […]

As of now, Dan Hurley remains the head coach at UConn. However, he had hinted at stepping down after describing himself as being “completely cooked“. Plus, he rejected an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024. Ultimately, they chose JJ Reddick as the head coach. But is Hurley still looking at a shot […]

Heading into his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, through his agent, Rich Paul, says he’s focused on the 2025-26 campaign. Paul says the present is imperative for James, which suggests the upcoming season could determine James’ future with the Lakers as he enters the final season of his two-year, $104 million […]

With the NBA season slowly approaching, many people are wondering what the future will look like for LeBron James. He will be entering his 23rd season this year, and though he is still playing at a high level, everyone knows that the end could be near for the Los Angeles Lakers’ star. James added more […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially less than one month to go until their 2025 season kicks off at home against the Golden State Warriors. It’s been an interesting offseason for the Lakers, who re-signed Luka Doncic and added Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton on the buyout market. The Lakers, of course, also still employ […]

LeBron James is set to begin his 23rd season in the NBA next month, setting another record in the process, but there is a lot of speculation that season No. 23 will be the final one for the Los Angeles Lakers star — or at least as a Lakers star. James, the oldest player in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had somewhat of a busy offseason this summer, re-signing Luka Doncic on a new contract to remain the face of the franchise for years to come and bringing in some savvy buyout market additions in Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. It’s all been a part of a larger effort to […]

With the 2025-26 NBA regular season rapidly approaching, and a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on the books for October 21, Los Angeles Lakers fans are looking to configure the clearest path to another Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and company. While the Lakers did make improvements over the offseason, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant owns Nike’s most successful signature basketball line, withstanding the test of time and remaining as the NBA’s most popular sneaker worn by players year after year. Off the court, however, Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity for the classic Nike Air Force 1 and Nike repaid him with their […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pushed back on reports of his wealth during a recent appearance on 360 with Speedy on Complex Sports, joking that public estimates of his net worth are far from the truth. In the exchange with host Speedy Morman, James laughed off the idea that he is a billionaire. “Now, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are about a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season, which will be Luka Doncic’s first full campaign in the purple and gold. Of course, the Lakers also still employ one LeBron James, who has seen his name in the trade rumor mill this offseason but is set to […]

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hinted the end of his career is near, he also reflected on when he realized his greatness, happened before entering the NBA. Ahead of 2025-26, which will be the first full season where James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers, LeBron reflected on his playing career before […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James surprised many when he revealed that his toughest basketball matchup did not come against an NBA opponent. Speaking on the latest episode of 360 with Speedy on Complex, James said the most difficult player he ever faced was a childhood rival from his hometown. When asked who he considered […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are gearing up for arguably their biggest season yet as they try to maximize the playing prime of LeBron James. Garnering a ton of offseason hype surrounding his improved physical shape, all signs are pointing towards a new and improved version of Doncic, which could be scary for […]

LeBron James has been the greatest player in the NBA over the last two decades. At some point, the league’s all-time leading scorer will call it quits in his first-ballot Hall of Fame career and officially announce his retirement. However, that moment did not come this offseason before the 2025-26 NBA season, and there is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James already holds the title of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 42,184 career points. As he enters his 23rd season, the distant but looming milestone of 50,000 total points has started to draw attention. Still nearly 8,000 points away, it’s not yet a countdown—but it’s a reminder of just […]

By now, almost the entire galaxy knows who Luka Doncic is. His popularity surged even more after he joined the Los Angeles Lakers last season via a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks, which changed the entire landscape of the NBA. But in an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay, Doncic revealed some […]

As all 30 teams around the NBA prepare to open training camp and begin the 2025-26 NBA season, plenty of questions are already emerging. At this point, a lot of unknowns surround the futures of many situations around the league, especially since the offseason and free agency haven’t fully concluded. Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes […]

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate. According to reports, James won’t stop playing until he gets a shot at playing with his son Bryce, per Ashish Mathur of […]

Easily one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important questions that must be answered this upcoming season pertains to the long-term fit of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. In all likelihood, Reaves will turn down his player option after this season and could command a contract in the ballpark of $30 to $35 million per […]

Luka Doncic has been a superstar right from his first year in the NBA. Since his arrival at the Dallas Mavericks as the third overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, he has gone from strength to strength, with his cumulative averages of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over seven seasons, confirming what […]