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Once the Los Angeles Lakers re-sign superstar big man Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will turn his attention to Dwight Howard and Markieff Morris. Both Howard and Morris will become unrestricted free agents once the 2020 free agency period begins. According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are interested in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis sympathizes with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The disgruntled Rockets stars have suggested they want out of Houston while questioning both the direction and culture of the franchise. Davis said during an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he believes the superstar duo just wants to win, much […]

In a bid to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo aboard beyond the coming season, the Milwaukee Bucks made multiple deals on Monday night to bolster their roster. First, the Bucks executed a whopper of a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Jrue Holiday, with Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, three first-round picks and two pick swaps going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines of late after news erupted that the defending champs had just brought in Dennis Schroder via a trade deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This has been seen as a tremendous move for the Lakers, and apparently, L.A. superstar Anthony Davis is in complete agreement. In a recent appearance […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma does not appear to be enjoying all the activity on social media of late. So much so, that the 25-year-old recently decided to deactivate his Twitter account. At the moment, this is what’s showing up on Kuzma’s account, via ClutchPoints on Twitter: Kyle Kuzma appears to have deactivated his […]

As expected, Anthony Davis recently opted out of his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming season. This did not come as a surprise, considering how Davis is expected to negotiate a new deal with L.A. that will allow him to sign a max deal with the squad. Davis recently made an […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were pretty thrilled with the team’s latest acquisition of Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Danny Green and their 2020 second-round pick. It’s no secret that the reigning NBA champions were looking for another playmaker, and they were reportedly initially going to part ways with Kyle Kuzma […]

As it stands today, veteran power forward Kyle Kuzma remains a member of the defending NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers. However, with the young star finding himself right in the thick of a slew of different NBA trade rumors throughout the last few weeks, he took it to social media to express himself. While Kuzma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will not be able to bask in the glory of their NBA title with a championship parade due to COVID-19. But L.A. is already marking its territory by hanging the 2019-20 championship banner at the team’s practice facility in El Segundo. The Los Angeles Lakers have hung up their 2019-20 NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in luring Avery Bradley away from the Los Angeles Lakers, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bradley can become an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins if he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Lakers worth $5,005,350. Yahoo Sources: Potential free […]

According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are sending Danny Green and their first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Dennis Schroder. On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, host Anthony Irwin is joined by Thunder reporter Jon Hamm to discuss the Lakers trade for Dennis Schroder and why both teams won the deal. […]

Wesley Matthews immediately became a hot commodity around the league on Sunday after declining his player option with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21 NBA season. The 34-year-old knockdown shooter left a rather modest $2.7 million on the table, which isn’t surprising considering he could earn more and wind up with a contender of his […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will hope to test the free agency market and become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason as he recently declined his player option for the 2020-2021 NBA season, as per The Athletic‘s Shams Charania. Lakers starter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will decline his 2020-21 player option and enter free agency, […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins captured the entire world in one catch, as the 28-year old leaped and reached over three defenders to get the game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The four-time Pro Bowler converted on the huge play which had everyone on social media hyped, including Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis officially declined his player option on Sunday, which technically makes him an unrestricted free agent coming into the 2020 free agency. With that said, it has been reported that the 2020 champions are poised to present several options to the 27-year old as they look to keep Davis as […]

Veteran guard Rajon Rondo will decline his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers to enter the free agency market. Several teams are expected to attempt to lure in the two-time champion, including the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks. Per Brad Turner, Rondo will decline his $2.6M option to test the waters in […]

Veteran shooting guard Wesley Matthews appears primed to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2020-21 campaign as the Milwaukee Bucks swingman is expected to decline his player option for next year. According to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Matthews has elected to decline his $2.7 million player option with the Bucks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have gambled by securing Dennis Schroder’s talents for the upcoming season in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it appears that his stay in L.A. may not be on a short-term basis. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the plan is to re-sign Schroder after his contract expires in 2021. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have succeeded in adding another high-caliber player to their roster: Dennis Schroder. While the deal can’t be finalized until Monday, Laker legend Magic Johnson is celebrating early after the news broke of Schroder heading to LA. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka pulled off an awesome trade to acquire G Dennis Schroder who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have addressed their need for a significant upgrade at the point guard position. On Sunday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder had moved into serious talks in regards to Dennis Schroder. The pending deal comes a day before teams can officially began completing trades, and […]

While reports have surfaced of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder being on the move to the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears there was another trade scenario occurring behind the scenes. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Milwaukee Bucks were in pursuit of the gamble for Schroder, but talks ultimately fell through. Sources: The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently come to terms on a trade that would send their No. 28 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft and Danny Green to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for combo guard Dennis Schroder. Apparently, that deal appears to be the first of at least a few more as […]

It seems all but certain that the Los Angeles Lakers will acquire Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder in a trade that includes the Lakers’ 28th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday. It was a move that would bolster the defending champions’ backcourt and was a pre-emptive move should point guard Rajon Rondo […]

With the NBA Draft and free agency set to happen this week, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made a move to strengthen their bid for back-to-back titles. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are set to trade the No. 28 pick in this week’s draft in exchange for Oklahoma City Thunder guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed in principle on a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder that will bring Dennis Schroder to Hollywood. The Lakers will be sending Danny Green and the No. 28 pick to OKC. This news comes days after Schroder told the MagentaSport podcast looked down on a potential move to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for the No. 28 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, as per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced talks with Oklahoma City on a trade for guard Dennis Schroder, sources […]

Fresh off a successful championship run, the Los Angeles Lakers are already looking to bolster their lineup ahead of their title retention bid in the upcoming 2020-2021 NBA season. As per The Athletic‘s Shams Charania, the Lakers have engaged in trade talks to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder in exchange for the No. […]

LeBron James is preparing to enter his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Before the upcoming campaign, he’s spending some time with his mom, Gloria James. In a post to his Instagram, LeBron dedicated a heartfelt message to his mom. The post thanks her for her sacrifices to help him get to where he is […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma worked out together with Draymond Green recently. However, it seems their training together got pretty intense. On Twitter, Kuzma admitted he nearly puked on the Golden State Warriors forward after what could be assumed as brutal training session last week. https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/status/1327832747524513793 Here is a snippet of the two forwards […]

Former NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell believes the Los Angeles Lakers should acquire DeMar DeRozan from the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell, who won the 2006-07 Coach of the Year Award with the Toronto Raptors, believes DeRozan on the Lakers would be a “game-changer.” How can this Lakers team become a dynasty? Go get […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster in hopes to defend their NBA title in the 2020-21 season. With the offseason on the horizon, the Lakers are currently undecided on what to do with Kyle Kuzma, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Entering the upcoming season, Kuzma is going to be playing the final […]

Danny Green may only last one season on the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Lakers will discuss Green trades with teams that have interest in the shooting guard. Something to keep an eye on: per sources, the Lakers will discuss Danny Green trades with teams that have interest. Green signed […]

One of the biggest narratives in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship was that they did it to honor the legacy of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away last January. Former Laker Derek Fisher believes that the LeBron James-led team definitely embodied what Mamba Mentality is all about on their way to […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Derek Fisher recently opened up about what it meant to him for his beloved Lakers to win the NBA title last season. The 46-year-old, who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, expressed his delight in L.A.’s recent accomplishment. According to Fisher, he’s really proud […]

Even after winning a championship, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t skipped a beat and are consistently trying to get better. The latest rumor has the Purple and Gold acquiring San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan in a trade that sends Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma to Texas in return. The Lakers adding a former All-Star […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had quite a bit to say on Friday with respect to the coronavirus pandemic and an ongoing second wave. Kuzma took to Twitter firstly to ask whether followers were content with the potential for more lockdowns, notably in California. https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/status/1327327706199912451 The former first-round pick then had a series of […]

According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in trading for DeMar DeRozan. The former All-Star has been a polarizing figure in the NBA for a long time. DeRozan is averaging 20.0 points per game for his career and rarely ever takes a three-point shot. Adding a scorer and playmaker like DeRozan could […]

Despite helping the Los Angeles Lakers win the title last season, Dwight Howard still hasn’t won over the good graces of Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq previously called out Howard for excessively celebrating the title, and O’Neal doubled down on this criticism in a recent episode of his podcast. Shaq then went […]

It was recently reported that the Los Angeles Lakers would be in the business of trading for San Antonio Spurs DeMar DeRozan should the Spurs decide to blow everything up in an all-out rebuild. The Spurs obtained the services of DeRozan after trading Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, and he’s put up his expected numbers for […]