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Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers have the advantage over the LA Clippers in signing Kawhi Leonard. Perkins said he heard from his sources that Leonard will meet with the Clippers Monday night. However, he pointed out that it’s looking “very strong” that the Lakers would be able to get Leonard. […]

On the second day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard have yet to reach a deal. Lakers fans are nervous as to what will happen to their team if they don’t lure him in. But the Lakers organization itself is not ‘nervous’ about the whole situation. Speaking on The Herd with […]

Kawhi Leonard and Magic Johnson, former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, talked everything about Purple and Gold on Sunday. In the same conversation — which was reportedly a positive phone call — Leonard also asked Magic if he can bring his own people like LeBron James did when he signed with […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says the Los Angeles Lakers have “some real traction” toward signing Kawhi Leonard in free agency. Leonard spoke with Magic Johnson over the weekend. Since Johnson doesn’t work for the Lakers anymore, the Hall of Famer isn’t allowed in any free agent meetings. Windhorst still believes the Los Angeles Clippers are […]

Kawhi Leonard could very fell hold multiple betting odds in the palm of his very large hand. The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a good shot at landing the two-time NBA Finals MVP. After acquiring Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the LeBron James–led squad could stand to make a killer big three […]

You didn’t think he’d be rushing to make an important announcement, did you? Unrestricted free agent Kawhi Leonard—reigning NBA Finals MVP—is set to tell the world where he’s playing next…just not yet. Per Dallas Morning News reporter Brad Townsend, Leonard’s free-agency decision could “drag” on another day or two or longer. Leonard, who was traded […]

There was some belief that Kyrie Irving could reunite with LeBron James by joining the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, but it’s looking like that was never even a possibility. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Irving and James spoke after the season ended, but during those talks, James never tried to convince Irving […]

Anthony Davis will get the chance to play with one of his basketball heroes this season, teaming up with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. James, who publicly admitted his desire to team up with Davis in a pre-trade deadline post-game interview, has welcomed the big man with open arms, even giving up his […]

With so much going down on Day 1 of this offseason’s free agency window, Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard remains to be the biggest name on the market whose future is yet to be decided. However, if we are to believe former two-time All-Star Caron Butler, it seems that Kawhi might be on his way […]

Should the Los Angeles Lakers fail to sign Kawhi Leonard in free agency, they may then turn their attention to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, as the Lakers could absorb his salary in a trade, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Heat are trying to move Dragic, who exercised his player option for the […]

New Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis remembers being forced into NBA purgatory after demanding a trade in the middle of the season, as the New Orleans Pelicans limited his minutes and appearances after failing to trade him by the deadline. The All-Star big man still remembers how frustrating that situation was, limiting what […]

Soon-to-be Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has already high expectations before starting his tenure in purple and gold. When it comes to his purpose, The Brow noted rings are the only thing on his mind. “My goal is to win a championship,” Davis told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times. “I expect […]

Anthony Davis and Dwyane Wade will be featured on the NBA 2K20 covers: My favorite time of the year! Introducing our @NBA2K cover athletes @AntDavis23 & @DwyaneWade!! Welcome to the Next 🔥 Pre-order now here https://t.co/LKHy1P53cp 🔥 #NBA2K20 pic.twitter.com/rqycGNH01j — Ronnie 2K 2K24 (@Ronnie2K) July 1, 2019 Davis was just traded from the New Orleans […]

Kawhi Leonard had a “positive” phone call with Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, having to do so separately from the meeting he intended to have with the Hall of Famer and team owner Jeanie Buss. The most-coveted free agent remaining in the pool had some searing questions for Johnson, who could not meet with […]

Veteran swingman Andre Iguodala could join the Los Angeles Lakers if he reaches a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Chris Broussard of FOX Sports. At this point, the move is merely speculative, as there has been no indication that Iguodala has chosen a new destination. The longtime Swiss Army knife was traded […]

Reggie Bullock is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and joining the New York Knicks on a two-year deal worth $21 million: Free agent Reggie Bullock has agreed to two-year, $21M deal to sign with the New York Knicks, agent David Bauman of ISE Basketball tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2019 The […]

Danny Green confirmed that he talked with the Los Angeles Lakers Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers, and the Dallas Mavericks recently, adding that he’s being patient with the whole free agency process. Per Blake Murphy of The Athletic: Green's podcast co-host @HarrisonSanford clarifies that Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, Raptors were all in contact today. — Blake Murphy […]

With Kawhi Leonard set to meet with teams over the next few days to make his free agency decision, former NBA forward Trevor Booker tweeted about Leonard landing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi to the Lakers 😩 — Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) July 1, 2019 Booker last played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2017-2018 […]

Free agent All-Star and reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team considered as the frontrunner to sign him. According to rumors, his camp has requested that only Jeanie Buss, the team’s controlling owner, be present during the meeting. However, that seems to have changed as they […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving rocked the NBA world by taking their talent to the Brooklyn Nets. Kemba Walker took Irving’s place, changing the course of his career to sign with the Boston Celtics. Tobias Harris, the max-level free agent who would garner interest from as many as 10 teams, will remain with the Philadelphia […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson confirmed Sunday that he has spoken with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle about joining the Lakers. Magic Johnson said he has spoken to Kawhi Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson, today after being contacted by Leonard's group. Magic said no meeting no been set to meet with Leonard and […]

Kyle Kuzma and the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be one of the top teams in the league heading into the 2019-20 NBA season. The New York Knicks, on the other hand, are not. After New York was unable to land either Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving, Kuzma did not waste much time, taking […]

The Miami Heat have become a leading candidate to land Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler once free agency begins on Sunday night, but other teams around the league may be ramping up their pursuit of Butler as well. Marc Stein of The New York Times is reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get […]

Kawhi Leonard is set to hit free agency at 6:00 p.m. EST this evening and will have a tough decision to make. After winning the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard is considering multiple free agency options. He has been most interested in the Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. All three […]

Free agency is starting on June 30th, and both the Los Angeles Lakers as well as the L.A. Clippers have aspirations to add max free agents. The Lakers want to form a trio with Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and either Kawhi Leonard or Kyrie Irving. The Clippers, on the other hand, are looking to pair […]

Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell has his eyes set on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that Minnesota is “at the top” of Russell’s “wish list.” Stein additionally comments that while the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Russell is “undeniable,” the Timberwolves have made him their top priority.  The […]

Big man Richaun Holmes is receiving interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Chicago Bulls, per HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy. Holmes is an unrestricted free agent who last played for the Phoenix Suns during the 2018-19 NBA season. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the seventh pick in the second round of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to set up a meeting with top free agent D’Angelo Russell, but they “aren’t likely” to offer him a max contract. The Lakers recently freed up some cap space worth $32 million, which is enough for a max contract. However, they are expected to offer it to Kawhi Leonard, who […]

After freeing enough cap space to sign one more top-tier free agent to a max contract, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a massive splash in free agency. They are targeting almost every superstar that will be available, but they also know that they could strike out and end up with nothing. Unlike […]

A Kawhi Leonard mural was spotted in Venice Beach in Los Angeles recently, and LeBron James seems to like what he’s seen, including the idea of it turning into reality. LeBron James liked this on Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/iqxsghFYug — Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) June 29, 2019 The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly the frontrunners to sign […]

Jimmy Butler plans to meet with the Sixers soon, but the four-time All-Star also has interest from other teams with maximum salary cap space, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler also has interest in joining the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, two teams who would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached out to the reps of free agent combo guard Patrick Beverley, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Beverley is an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers will try and steal him from the Los Angeles Clippers. Sources: The Lakers have reached out to the reps of […]

After Saturday’s flurry of activity involving big-name players, D’Angelo Russell is one step closer to toward his next NBA destination. And should his top choices fail to result in an agreement, the Brooklyn Nets’ guard apparently already has multiple contingency plans in place. Russell will have interest in signing with the New York Knicks and […]

Free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell has reportedly narrowed down his preferred destinations next season to two: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. According to Ben Stinar of AmicoHoops.com, Russell would love to reunite with the Lakers and his desire to return to LA is now on the top of his list, despite […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly believe Kyrie Irving will sign with the Brooklyn Nets once free agency starts on Sunday, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. After clearing up a third max slot on Thursday by agreeing to a trade with the Washington Wizards, reports surfaced the Lakers want to add Irving or Kawhi […]

LeBron James has proven over and over that any supposed comfort and willingness to take a back seat offensively is never actually realized on a consistent basis. He was deferential to a fault during his first season with the Miami Heat, before heeding the advice of Dwyane Wade to be himself and driving Miami to […]

Could Kawhi Leonard leave the Toronto Raptors immediately after winning an NBA championship with the franchise? Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins didn’t think so, but now, he appears to be changing his tune. Originally stating that Leonard would re-sign in Toronto, Perkins now thinks there is a chance that the two-time Finals MVP signs […]

With LeBron James attempting to build a superteam with the Lakers, fans are naturally wondering whether or not James’ buddy, Dwyane Wade, will consider making a comeback to join him. But Wade has quickly shut down that talk, taking to Twitter to squelch any chance of him making an NBA return to play for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have usurped the LA Clippers as the biggest threat to lure Kawhi Leonard away from the Toronto Raptors in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Things change fast in #thisleague: With free agency a day and change away, it's the Lakers who have convinced Las Vegas […]