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Rich Paul, longtime agent of LeBron James and head of Klutch Sports, was reportedly upset over what he viewed as a shift in influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization following the arrival of Luka Doncic, according to Kendrick Perkins. On the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins, a former NBA player and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been on the same page during his tenure. Now that the franchise he helped pulled from its lowest point has turned said page to the Luka Doncic era, James has found himself on the outside looking in at conversations he dominated. As a […]

Bradley Beal reportedly showed little interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers before agreeing to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Siegel reported Wednesday that despite the Lakers holding “extensive conversations” with Beal and his representatives, the 32-year-old guard did not express much enthusiasm […]

Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson offered a candid perspective on the demands of playing alongside LeBron James, stating that it “sucks” — not due to personal issues but because of the relentless expectations tied to winning at the highest level. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Jefferson, who played with James […]

If LeBron James is traded, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the favorites to acquire him from the Los Angeles Lakers, despite how unpopular the most recent Lakers-Mavericks blockbuster trade was. Unlike when the Mavericks stunningly dealt Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February for Anthony Davis and Max Christie, James will be hyper-aware of […]

The LeBron James speculation continues to buzz around NBA Summer League, but the Los Angeles Lakers “have never discussed” trade or buyout scenarios with the 40-year-old superstar, according to The Athletic. This latest report comes after Rich Paul tried to tamp down LeBron rumors in recent days, and the expectation is James will be with […]

Buzz and speculation regarding a LeBron James trade remain alive and well, as it’s unclear whether or not he’ll remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the final year of his contract. With rumors running rampant, it appears the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the betting favorite to potentially land the four-time NBA champion. Dallas […]

While Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic parties with Michael Jordan in Greece, he’s awaiting a big contract extension just before the season begins. If he doesn’t sign immediately, there may be some panic among Lakers fans. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reassures them that Doncic will sign after he fulfills another obligation. “I would not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a wild trade in the middle of last season to acquire superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. It was a move that gave the franchise new life and a much better future outlook for the long term. Now, months later, Steve Nash gives LeBron James props for how […]

While his immediate future remains uncertain, LeBron James’ main focus on the 2025 offseason has been on his duties as a father. With his son, Bronny James, leading the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025 NBA Summer League team, the 40-year-old took his entire family to Las Vegas to support the young guard. Having one’s family in […]

It’s been a solid Summer League showing so far for Los Angeles Lakers rising sophomore Bronny James, who has started every game for the team so far in Las Vegas. His father, Lakers superstar LeBron James, was in attendance for the Lakers summer league squad’s recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers and watched Bronny […]

Amid growing speculation about LeBron James’ long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report from The Athletic’s Dan Woike suggests the 40-year-old forward remains engaged with the franchise, citing his recent appearance at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in support of his son Bronny James. Appearing on The Lowe Post podcast with ESPN’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James made headlines once again at NBA Summer League. He was first seen courtside, offering advice to his son, Bronny James, during a game against the Clippers. Later, the Lakers star was spotted backstage sharing a handshake with San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama. The brief interaction quickly lit up […]

Bronny James may be a second-round pick that was drafted near the tail-end of the 2024 NBA Draft, but there is more scrutiny and spotlight on him than even most professional basketball players due to the name he carries. He is the firstborn son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after all, and he, […]

Jason McIntyre fired off a take about the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances in the Western Conference if they land a specific player in free agency. The Lakers progress through the offseason after making a few signings. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, they made two key additions in Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers played a total of three games at the California Classic earlier this month, and have played two games so far at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Through those five games, there have been plenty of reactions from fans on social media. Simply but, NBA Summer League isn’t always the best […]

NBA analyst and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal is speaking out about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s placement in a recent all-time players’ list from Bleacher Report. A Top 100 NBA players’ list by B/R has created significant buzz. After placing Bryant at No. 11 on the list, O’Neal called it out for […]

Al Horford remains available in free agency despite numerous teams showing interest in him. However, rumors are suggesting the former Boston Celtics star is considering retirement rather than continuing his career. During a segment on “NBA Today,” Marc Spears revealed that the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, along with the Milwaukee Bucks and […]

Bleacher Report updated its Top 100 All-Time list for NBA players, and the new update has certainly turned some heads. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was noticeably left out of the Top 10 on the list. Bryant was listed as the No. 11-ranked player by Bleacher Report. Despite being a five-time NBA champion, two-time […]

Throughout league history, the Los Angeles Lakers have always been a team to watch in every offseason. Given that it’s a big-market team coupled with its rich history, it isn’t surprising that various superstars continue to consider the Lakers as an enticing team. In addition to this, Los Angeles has always been actively linked with […]

There are pros and cons to being Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ teammate. As a member of the 2016 champion Cleveland Cavs, Richard Jefferson can attest to his experience with the future Hall of Fame forward. Amid James trade speculation ahead of his final season with the Lakers, as many believe it to be, Jefferson […]

Amid Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James trade speculation, entering the final year of his two-year deal, he congratulated Cleveland Cavs president Koby Altman on a long-term extension. With some NBA fans predicting a return to the Cavs, despite Rich Paul’s encouraging Luka Doncic take on James, his congratulatory post on social media could fuel […]

NBA analyst Charles Barkley highlighted the critical difference between Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Luka Doncic ahead of their first full campaign as teammates. Amid speculation over what the team could look like in the near future, regarding James’ future with the Lakers beyond next season, Barkley revealed his take on Los Angeles’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is once again having fun at the internet’s expense, this time by invoking Michael Jordan. While reflecting on his basketball idols during a recent appearance in the Mind the Game podcast, the Lakers superstar took a lighthearted jab at how his words often get spun into over-the-top narratives. "There […]

Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul set off a firestorm with his recent comments about LeBron James’ future, sparking speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers star may be angling for a trade. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin relayed what Paul told him recently during a media hit at NBA Summer League in Vegas, with the Klutch Sports founder claiming […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was spotted having a gala time with the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo at the ‘Board of Greatness’ event in Greece. Doncic was among the list of Jordan athletes who attended the recent event held to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary. A series of clips from the event, posted on […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers very well may be approaching a breakup, and it might have a lot to do with Luka Doncic. While James and Doncic have long admired each other, the Lakers’ treatment of Doncic has reportedly rubbed James, the NBA’s oldest player, the wrong way. And it could lead to […]

When Brook Lopez pivoted from a potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers to signing with the rival LA Clippers, it wasn’t about money, minutes, or even market. It was about uncertainty. More specifically, it was the uncertainty swirling around LeBron James and his future with the Lakers. As detailed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and […]

In a rare move that peeled back the layers of NBA power dynamics, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne recently shed light on Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul’s message to Luka Doncic. It was one that not only defended his star client, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, but also subtly acknowledged a new chapter […]

The Summer League Los Angeles Lakers have gotten a lot of attention the past two years, mostly because of Bronny James and wanting to see his development. In their latest game, he had a special guest sitting courtside, his teammate and father, LeBron James. There’s no doubt that LeBron was in both father and teammate […]

The LeBron James contract situation has turned into a mini-saga this offseason as the Los Angeles Lakers star seems to be mulling his future. In a move very unlike him, James opted into his player option for next season, worth more than $52 million, instead of trying to get a long-term contract from the franchise. […]

Just four days after their playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers orchestrated what might go down as one of the most symbolic dinners in franchise history, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Inside the dimly lit booths of Craig’s, a West Hollywood hotspot known more for […]

Though not one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top prospects, Bronny James has a lot of expectations to fill in the 2025 NBA Summer League. In his second go-around at Las Vegas, the 20-year-old is still a young talent, but also a veteran of the grueling process. As the Summer League team’s starting point guard, […]

Ever since LeBron James opted in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, there have been talks about whether he could possibly request a trade from the team if they don’t look like they’re ready to compete for a championship. Rich Paul has let it be known several times that his […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers took the court for their second game in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, there was one face noticeably absent in second-year wing Dalton Knecht. Knecht suffered a calf cramp during the team’s first summer league game in Vegas, but that wasn’t the main reason why he did not play […]

One of the biggest potential storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers next season is the future of LeBron James. The 40-year-old is about to enter a record 23rd season in the NBA, and James recently opted in to his contract for next season, bypassing potential free agency and contract extension with the Lakers. That decision […]

There is still some uncertainty regarding LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, but first and foremost, the man is a father. The four-time NBA Finals MVP is in Las Vegas to watch Bronny James and LA’s Summer League squad battle the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. He is taking in all the […]

There’s no denying that Skip Bayless and LeBron James have a tempestuous relationship. That seemingly translates into Bayless’s recent Top 10 list of the greatest players in NBA history.  On his list, he has Michael Jordan as No.1 and LeBron James at No. 9. Even though James was included, this could be interpreted as a […]

Udonis Haslem, former NBA forward and longtime teammate of LeBron James, added to the speculation surrounding James’ future during ESPN’s NBA Today coverage of the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League. Haslem stated he can’t guarantee that the 40-year-old will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked whether he believes James will remain […]