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Carmelo Anthony revealed he was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010-11 NBA season, a move that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol fresh off the Lakers’ 2010 championship run. The recently inducted 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer shared the story during a conversation with Dwyane […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2025-26 season. However, it is never too early to speculate about Lakers trade candidates, especially if the season does not go as well as they want. Life is always full of drama, as the arena formerly known as the Staples Center. By the time February rolls around, […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James could have a better path to an NBA championship by returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on Friday’s edition of First Take, Smith proposed the idea as the 40-year-old forward enters his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I saw the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season […]

It’s been quite the summer for Luka Doncic. Recently, he signed a $165 contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Later this month, he will play for the Slovenian National Team in the EuroBasket Tournament beginning August 27. In an interview with the Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa, Doncic spoke on the Lakers supporting him in […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic last season, it looked like a heist. But for the Dallas Mavericks, letting go of the All-NBA guard was less about giving up talent and more about regaining control. The “Doncic business” had become a burden, marked by recurring injuries and questionable conditioning. No one seemed more […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had a career year during his 2024-25 campaign, but his team struggled to put together wins on a consistent basis. Maxey has been hard at work this offseason improving his game, which included workouts with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Maxey, who will be entering his sixth season in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is betting on himself ahead of what could be a pivotal season for both his career and the franchise. According to multiple NBA executives cited by ESPN, guard Reaves is expected to command upwards of $30 million annually when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It’s a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to solidify their future around Luka Doncic, ESPN’s Bobby Marks outlined an “ideal” long-term strategy in a recent report — one that hinges on preserving financial flexibility for the 2027 offseason. While the approach may offer significant upside, it also presents substantial risks under the NBA’s current collective bargaining […]

Ahead of his first season with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran D’Angelo Russell reflected on his previous stops with the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell was reportedly the Mavericks’ preferred replacement option for Kyrie Irving, who tore his left ACL, which required season-ending surgery last season. Stepping into a new chapter in his […]

The future for NBA veteran Kevin Love remains up in the air. Even though he was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Miami Heat, he may look towards a buyout agreement.  On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the Stein Line reported that Love is “actively exploring” buyout options outside of Utah. While it would be […]

All eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as we near the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season. Complete with a new offseason look and a legend like LeBron James seeking another title, the Lakers will be must-watch television as they tip-off the newest season. Doncic will be sporting his latest signature […]

Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]

It’s been a busy summer for the Los Angeles Lakers, who recently extended Luka Doncic on a three-year, $165 million contract. For the first time in his illustrious career, LeBron James will be entering a season where he is clearly not the number one option on his team and won’t be tasked with doing most […]

It’s clear that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was a fan before seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere — and he showed that at the team’s facility. The Athletic published a story about Doncic. Before knowing that the team planned a surprise trip to the Sphere in Las Vegas to see the Backstreet […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers helped solidify their future by signing Luka Doncic to a mammoth three-year, $165 million contract extension. The deal keeps Doncic in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future and also includes a player option for 2028, at which point he could opt out and sign potentially the most lucrative contract […]

After Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade blasted Bleacher Report’s Kobe Bryant ranking, former NBA player and podcast host Matt Barnes revealed how smoking weed gave him a competitive advantage against the Los Angeles Lakers legend. While specifying that getting high before games wouldn’t enhance his performance, Barnes says it would help him the night […]

Dwyane Wade revealed this week that he originally planned to sign with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010 NBA offseason before a phone call from LeBron James changed everything and redirected him back to the Miami Heat. Speaking on the OGs Show with former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, Wade explained that returning home […]

Luka Doncic is embracing a fresh start as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a promotional tour for the Jordan brand, the five-time All-Star agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension that will keep him in Los Angeles through at least 2027-28. Six months removed from his bombshell trade […]

It may have been a topsy-turvy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. But for Luka Doncic, there have been reasons for optimism as he heads into his second season with the purple and gold. Consistently flanked with questions about him being overweight, the Sloevnian has not only undergone a complete physical transformation, he is also […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having quite an offseason. They turned heads with a series of acquisitions in the summer, but there was not a bigger move made by the Purple & Gold than signing Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic to a massive three-year extension contract worth $165 million, which also comes with a player option […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has found peace of mind. Recently, he signed a three-year $165 million contract extension. Furthermore, he has reached a point where he’s able to move on from the consequential trade from the Dallas Mavericks in February. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Doncic, through his manager Lara Beth […]

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from bringing in proven, experienced players like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to play alongside Luka Doncic, as well as giving their new star a massive contract extension, the Lakers have faced a lot of questions surrounding LeBron James’ immediate future. Ever since […]

With a ton of hype surrounding the fitness around a reinvented version of Luka Doncic, all eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers as they try to maximize the era of Luka and LeBron. Doncic has been preparing diligently all offseason, expected to take the court this season in his latest signature sneakers from […]

With 17 NBA championship banners and one NBA Cup title in their rafters, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most decorated franchises in NBA history, even going back to their days in Minneapolis. Throughout the years, the franchise has been successful in luring in some of the biggest stars. With a surplus of […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Luka Doncic to a mammoth three-year extension that will keep him with the franchise long term. In order to announce the news, the Lakers held a press conference, which was attended by several members of the team. Two key players not in attendance were father-and-son duo LeBron and Bronny […]

The Los Angeles Lakers shook the NBA world with their historic $10 billion sale to Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners. However, the move didn’t signal a full reset at the top. Despite giving up majority control, Jeanie Buss is still under contract to serve as team governor through the decade. Since Jeanie Buss is staying in […]

LeBron James waited so long to share his love of basketball with his first-born son, an opportunity the Los Angeles Lakers officially gifted him last summer. Being teammates adds a whole new layer to their bond. Now, the two men are looking to grow their relationship on the links. The elder James is the latest […]

This offseason has been a rather eventful one for the Los Angeles Lakers. And they may not be done making moves yet. Now that they’ve received extra security for their future after Luka Doncic decided to sign a three-year, $165 million extension to stay until at least the 2027-28 season, they could very well be […]

On Saturday, Luka Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers that will keep him with the franchise through the foreseeable future. While there had been little doubt that such a signing would eventually happen this offseason, it put at ease any concerns Lakers fans may have had about Doncic’s commitment […]

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers held a press conference to announce the long-term contract extension signed by Luka Doncic, signifying the team’s commitment to the star they acquired shockingly at the trade deadline. There had been little question that such a deal would be coming this offseason, but now that it’s set in stone, […]

It’s been an offseason of change for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who has been going on something of a press tour in the aftermath of new photos published by Men’s Health showing him in much slimmer condition. Doncic also recently signed a contract extension, signifying his long-term commitment to a Lakers team that […]

When Luka Doncic decides to leave the court for good, the Los Angeles Lakers star might have a career in comedy after a video with The Backstreet Boys went viral. Doncic made a hilarious appearance in Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell’s video. The group is performing a Vegas residency at The Sphere for their Into the […]

As many people get older and approach retirement, they often start to take up new hobbies. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is no exception, having recently shared his love for the game of golf. However, despite the game of golf being as simple as seeing the ball and then hitting the ball, James still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured Luka Doncic’s commitment this offseason by signing him to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, committing him to the franchise through the 2028-29 season and removing his player option for 2026-27. With LeBron James potentially entering his final year with the franchise, the Lakers have now positioned Doncic as the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic made it official on Saturday. They will work in tandem to try to reach the top of the basketball world over the next few seasons. Like many anticipated, the Slovenian superstar signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the franchise that stunningly acquired him six months ago. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their long-term centerpiece of the franchise in sharpshooting superstar Luka Doncic. Lakers fans celebrated last year when the Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to Los Angeles and he was able to play with LeBron James during the last few months of the season. Luka Doncic drills this INSANE trickshot […]

Slovenian-born Luka Dončić wants to keep making his mark in the NBA—no matter the team—and the Los Angeles Lakers are determined to be the franchise where his full potential continues to shine. The Lakers secured the 26-year-old All-Star with a three-year, $165 million contract extension, making it clear who they believe is their cornerstone for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans will remember Aug. 2, 2025 as the day Luka Doncic formally became the franchise’s next cornerstone. Such an outcome seemed inevitable when LA completed a historic trade with the Dallas Mavericks in February to acquire the tremendous guard, but it is now a reality after the two sides […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith reacted to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s three-year, $165 million extension. The news didn’t come as a surprise to Smith, considering the Lakers’ blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world. After trading away All-Star Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, Los Angeles watched a dedicated Doncic undergo […]