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On Monday, it was reported that LeBron James had agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN on X, the social media platform formerly referred to as Twitter. This came after reports had surfaced claiming that James was willing to take a pay cut […]

LeBron James is reportedly re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year max contract, which gets the most important piece of business out of the way. With James (and the other James, Bronny) under contract, JJ Redick hired as the new head coach, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht having signed as well, the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an emotionally charged and historic moment as they plan to have Bronny James share the court with his father, LeBron James, during the first week of the NBA season. This strategy, while laden with sentimental value and potential media frenzy, is also part of a broader developmental plan […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to draft the *well-known* yet relatively low-ranked college prospect Bronny James has ignited a robust debate that reaches beyond the court and delves into the realms of ethics, meritocracy, and strategic team management. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Van Latham shared his pointed views on why this move could be […]

Where will DeMar DeRozan’s next NBA home be? His time with the Chicago Bulls appears to be over and his next team isn’t certain as 2024 free agency continues. DeRozan is still a pretty productive player but his best days are behind him. He’s a talented scorer who could help a team that needs more […]

LeBron James has had a long and legendary NBA career. Along the way he has made a lot of money, and it is always one of the most dramatic times in the league when the NBA great is due a new contract. James ranks first in NBA history in terms of career earnings. The former […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has started to assemble his coaching staff for the 2024-25 NBA season, adding the likes of Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan to the team’s bench, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooks and McMillan will serve as the two head assistants for the Lakers under Redick, and they bring […]

Los Angeles Lakers second round-pick Bronny James, son of LeBron James, has signed his rookie contract with the team which is lasting four years, worth $7.9 million according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. Included in the contract is a team option for the fourth year. Bronny James has signed his rookie contract […]

The NBA trade market is heating up, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of the rumor mill. After embracing a full rebuild by sending Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, the Nets have several veterans who could be on the move, namely Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]

After reported failed attempts to land multiple complementary players, LeBron James is set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million max contract. James, who opted out of the final year of his previous contract, will reportedly receive a player option on the second year of his new deal, which will […]

It was said that LeBron James would take a pay cut in free agency this summer if it helped the Los Angeles Lakers sign a difference maker, with names such as Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas offered up as possibilities. It was rumored DeMar DeRozan could be on that list as well. However, […]

LeBron James is not going anywhere. After opting out of his $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, leading to speculation that he could entertain other offers from rival teams, LeBron has come to an agreement on a two-year, $104 million contract with the Lakers, according to Shams Charania. The second year of James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been notoriously quiet thus far in free agency. But they have been one of the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA Draft, at least in the eyes of many, after drafting Dalton Knecht, the standout out of Tennessee, with the 17th overall pick and then selecting Bronny James, LeBron’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft and fans are beside themselves with how the young gun looks in an LA Lakers jersey. Photos of LeBron James’ son are going viral as Bronny Mania grabs hold of the the Web with an unrelenting, icy grip. The […]

There are a lot of rookies that may want to prove themselves in the upcoming season. After all, the 2024 NBA Draft class was dubbed as one of the weakest in league history. This was despite being headlined by guys like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher. While the top of the class usually gets all […]

Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, recently revealed the heartfelt reason behind his choice of his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number for his upcoming NBA career. The 19-year-old athlete opted to wear No. 9 in honor of the late rapper Juice WRLD, whose influence and music deeply impacted him. Juice WRLD, known for […]

Things have not exactly been going according to plan so far in free agency for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in desperate need of a roster shakeup but are seeing their potential avenues for doing so dwindling in real time. Recently, it was reported by Brian Windhorst of ESPN that James–who […]

Bronny James has had quite the week. After getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers (his dad, LeBron James’ team) 55th overall, he now is reportedly getting a guaranteed, multiyear rookie deal. With NBA Summer League fast approaching, Bronny spoke to NBA TV about what his goals are during the annual Las Vegas event: “Proving […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers needed any more attention from the NBA world, they got it with their selection of Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. LeBron James’ eldest son will now be his teammate in what should be a feel-good story for basketball fans around the globe. Due to the expectations and spotlight […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly running out of options to reshape their heavily flawed roster as the NBA offseason moves into July. The Lakers have already swung and missed on free agents like Klay Thompson and James Harden–players James reportedly would have taken a pay cut on his next contract for–and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were in the running for Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, but they eventually lost out to the Dallas Mavericks, and his father, Mychal Thompson, was disappointed by his son’s choice to not play for his former team. “I’m not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood […]

Not a ton has happened thus far in this free agency period for star small forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are clearly in need of a roster shakeup but are running out of options. The Lakers are coming off of their second straight playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets, and James […]

Bronny James is expected to sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. BREAKING: Bronny James will sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/9REVdAHuBB — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 2, 2024 After being drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping their change in leadership yields an improved showing during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers hired former player and analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach following Darvin Ham’s departure. Redick seeks to build a staff that will help him and Los Angeles get over the hump and one […]

The pressure is always on for the Los Angeles Lakers to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with as much talent as possible in their bid to win the franchise’s 18th championship. Pursuing quality free agents was supposed to be one of the Lakers’ courses of action with Klay Thompson being the team’s primary target. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to face the music this offseason and accept that the team they had was not going to mount a serious challenge in the Eastern Conference. To that end, they traded away Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a return headlined by lockdown defending guard Dyson Daniels and two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been shut out so far in the efforts to upgrade the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But could a potential Brooklyn Nets/D’Angelo Russell reunion be the key for Los Angeles adding some help? After failing to land Klay Thompson, the Lakers have turned their attention to Chicago Bulls […]

LeBron James wants another star teammate as he approaches 40 years old, but the Los Angeles Lakers’ efforts on the trade and free agent markets haven’t worked thus far. After striking out on Klay Thompson, James Harden, and Jonas Valanciunas, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young may be one of the last semi-realistic names left. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ empire continues to crumble before the basketball world’s eyes. After drafting LeBron James’ son and hiring his podcast co-host as a first-time head coach, the team has struck out so far in this free agency period. The Lakers pulled out all the stops to land Klay Thompson, but they still couldn’t […]

The Giving Tree might have just run out of apples. With Klay Thompson set to join the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, LeBron James may no longer be inclined to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion was reportedly willing to help out the franchise, but his generosity will not […]

It’s been a massive few weeks in the James household as the Los Angeles Lakers made history in drafting Bronny James, joining LeBron James as the first father-son duo to ever play for the same team. With LeBron James having one of the most successful Nike Basketball signature lines in the company’s history, is there […]

Did somebody say homecoming? For years, rumors of DeMar DeRozan joining the Los Angeles Lakers lingered in the rumor mill. Even when he was still with the Toronto Raptors, there was always that possibility that Deebo would go back home to LA and play for his hometown. Now, though, it seems like Los Angeles has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has achieved a lot during his incredible basketball career, but he could not have been prouder than the moment he learned that his eldest son, Bronny James, finally joined him in the NBA. The Lakers used a second-round pick at the 2024 NBA Draft to get Bronny, who spent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are always under pressure to deliver a championship product on the hardwood year-in, year-out. The offseason provides hope that, perhaps, the Lakers could once again find the right pieces to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with a championship-caliber roster. And at the start of free agency, James wasted no time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone through a lot of sagas since the end of the NBA season. They got JJ Redick and are planning to clear more space after LeBron James opted out of his deal. So, what’s the next move? Well, it looks like they are getting some reinforcements to help Anthony Davis. […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to waive Chris Paul after failing to find a trade partner willing to take on Paul’s $30 million salary for the 2024-25 season. This move will make Paul an unrestricted free agent, sparking significant interest across the league for the services of the veteran point guard. Despite being 39 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered NBA free agency with not much to spend in terms of cap space and looking to build a championship contending roster. Barring an unforeseen major move, most of the Lakers offseason moves will most likely be internal. To that end, the Lakers came to an agreement to re-sign Max Christie […]

After 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and four championships, Klay Thompson is departing the franchise and the sides will work through sign-and-trade options, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Klay Thompson is going to have discussions with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, according […]

As the NBA free agency period approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are actively looking to solidify their roster for the upcoming season following the drafting of Bronny James. According to recent reports, the Lakers have expressed a strong interest in re-signing two key players: Spencer Dinwiddie and Taurean Prince. Both players have demonstrated their value […]