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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 […]

Magic Johnson says LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers “knowing I was here” and that the four-time MVP can still “run things by me.” Johnson is no longer the president of the Lakers, so he can’t be in free agent meetings this summer. The Hall of Famer, though, is willing to help the […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker is dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot and will not participate in the team’s California Classic games in Sacramento, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. McMenanim adds the stress fracture was discovered during the NBA’s Draft Combine and that the swingman will be re-evaluated during Summer League […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have a very high level of confidence they will land Kawhi Leonard once free agency starts on June 30, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. Leonard will meet with the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Purple and Gold will sell Leonard on a Big 3 consisting of […]

Magic Johnson, the former President of Basketball Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, has expressed interest in helping the team recruit free agents once the market opens on Sunday. However, for those people wondering if he will be present during the Lakers’ meetings with some of the top free agents, no he won’t. Magic Johnson […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson says a friend told him Kawhi Leonard wants to meet with him. Leonard is considering signing with the Lakers once free agency starts on June 30. Johnson says “A friend of mine called and says Kawhi wants to meet with you,” Johnson told ESPN. “I […]

There has been some talk that LeBron James and Anthony Davis plan to attend the Los Angeles Lakers’ free-agent meetings with the hope of luring another star to join them, but if they want to land Kawhi Leonard, they should sit out of that potential conversation. According to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, Leonard has […]

The Brooklyn Nets have extended their qualifying offer to All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, making Russell a restricted free agent ahead of Sunday’s start to free agency. Brooklyn will have a wide variety of options with Russell. First, because the former second-overall pick of the 2015 draft is a restricted free […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly hellbent on bringing a third superstar, so much so that LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reportedly be part of the pitch to bring in Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard. With the Lakers now expected to land a Kawhi Leonard meeting, a source tells @TheAthletic that LeBron James AND […]

In the latest saga of Kawhi Leonard’s impending free agency, the Toronto Raptors star and reigning Finals MVP will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, including controlling owner Jeanie Buss and recently deposed president Magic Johnson. Sources. Kawhi Leonard’s people plan on meeting with Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson next week when free […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says free agents are “lining up to play” for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers created a third max slot on Thursday after agreeing to a trade with the Washington Wizards. The expectation is Los Angeles wants to use that third max slot on Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard. Windhorst says […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers opened up a max salary slot by trading some pieces to the Washington Wizards and by Anthony Davis waiving his $4 million trade kicker. With that max salary slot, the Lakers are going big or going home, at least according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Windhorst is reporting that […]

Sometimes, NBA fans are, well, somewhat silly. Let’s just say that. On Thursday, it was revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would be giving up his No. 23 to Anthony Davis. Then, on Thursday evening, LeBron made this post on Twitter: ⁶🙏🏾 — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2019 In case you are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cleared enough space for another max contract to offer in free agency, and one of the best fits could be in the same state. According to Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, “If I were running the Lakers, I think the player that fits with LeBron and AD better than any […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in play to add center DeAndre Jordan this summer, looking to potentially pair him with an already robust frontcourt of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. While the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks have thought about signing Jordan as a packaged […]

Coming off the final year of his massive 2016 payday courtesy of the Dallas Mavericks, Wesley Matthews will be among many in the free agent market this summer. He spent the final 23 games last season playing a prominent role for Indiana Pacers, who were struggling with some injury concerns at shooting guard. During that […]

The pending free agency of Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stories this offseason, but ESPN analyst Jay Williams it would be a mistake for Leonard to move. “The biggest mistake that would happen would be Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers,” Williams said on First Take. It has been reported by ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

With recent news emerging pertaining to Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard’s reported interest in teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Hollywood, ESPN analyst Jalen Rose shares his thoughts on what Kawhi’s potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers would mean for the team. Speaking on ESPN’s “Get Up” program, Rose presented his […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as one of the hottest free agent destinations following their recent acquisition of Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the biggest names such as Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving have been linked to a move to Hollywood this summer. However, despite their recent success in the trade market, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of, if not the hottest team in the NBA right now. Their recent acquisition of former New Orleans Pelicans cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis has propelled the team to become the odds-on favorites to win the title in the upcoming season. The entire league has definitely taken notice, and this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up a third max slot with the expansion of their previously agreed trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, trading three of their lower-salaried players to the Washington Wizards. That expectation has now fanned the flames of the purple and gold targeting star forward Kawhi Leonard. ESPN’s Steven A. Smith shared […]

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers can accommodate a max-level player, they’re reportedly gunning for Kyrie Irving despite all the rumors saying that the star guard will head to the Brooklyn Nets. Per Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Lakers are hoping to take a chance at luring Irving. Kyrie Irving remains as […]

The will of the people, evidently, doesn’t matter much to the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have more than $20 million in cap space to work with this summer, and could create enough financial flexibility to sign a max-level player by moving undesirable salaries. As a result, many believe Phoenix is a serious suitor for Brooklyn […]

LeBron James will look a bit different next season. Not just because the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is poised to have a few more grays in his beard as he turns 35 years old in December, but because he’s agreed to cede his favorite number to Anthony Davis, his new superstar running mate. As long […]

On Thursday morning, it was reported that LeBron James gifted Anthony Davis, his new Lakers teammate, his jersey number 23. That brought speculation as to what James’ next number will be. He used to wear No. 6 in Miami and often wears it during practices. Now, it appears James has confirmed his new jersey number. […]

If the Golden State Warriors don’t offer Klay Thompson a max contract, the sharpshooting guard would sit down with the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers. Per Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are back in the running for an elite-level free agent since they have freed up some cap space: […]

What easily could have been a disaster for the Los Angeles Lakers became a nonfactor on Thursday, as general Rob Pelinka managed to send Moritz Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards in a salary dump that essentially guarantees that the Lakers will have maximum salary cap space heading into free agency. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, it’s finally clear, will have enough cap space this summer to add a third max-level free agent next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Nearly two weeks of confusion and speculation ended on Thursday when ESPN reported that the Washington Wizards, with the carrot of a 2022 second-round pick from Los […]

Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers made moves to free up enough cap space to sign a max player in free agency next week, NBA analyst Colin Cowherd went on air to discuss the possible free agents that the Lakers could bring in. He mentioned five players, but the one that he feels will fit […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson is excited about the team’s future following the purple and gold’s recent moves to clear up cap space in order to sign another player to a max contract. Wow wow WOW what a trade and big move by Jeanie and Rob to clear $32M in […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers decide to split up their newly created cap space, the franchise will reportedly target Danny Green, Terrence Ross and Seth Curry in free agency, among other players with shooting ability, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Lakers created a maximum salary slot of $32-plus […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to add on to their trade for Anthony Davis to open up cap space to sign a third max contract player should they choose to do so. Add in the fact that Davis decided to waive his $4 million trade kicker and the Lakers are without question capable of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. This move should end the Lakers playoffs drought next season, but at what cost? While adding Davis is huge, the Lakers still must round out the rest of their roster or this could be another repeat performance as last season. […]

LeBron James is letting new teammate Anthony Davis wear number 23 with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports. Davis has worn number 23 every one of his seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, and that won’t change as Davis makes the move to Hollywood. James wore number 23 his first seven seasons […]

Kawhi Leonard is reportedly expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final meeting presentation among the teams visiting with him in Los Angeles when free agency begins, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard is definitely meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and then the Raptors last: Free agent Kawhi […]