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Naturally, on Friday night in Las Vegas, LeBron James didn’t play basketball yet owned the room, while Russell Westbrook-related drama hovered over a Los Angeles Lakers game. The Lakers, coached by Jordan Ott, were blown out 104-84 by the Phoenix Suns in their NBA 2K23 Las Vegas Summer League debut. Every eyeball inside the Thomas […]

After going 2-1 at the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers are in Las Vegas to compete in the (very confusingly titled) 2022 NBA 2K23 Summer League. At the Chase Center, the Lakers walloped the Miami Heat, 100-66, then the Golden State Warriors, 100-77. On Tuesday, they were bested by the Sacramento Kings, 87-75. Here’s […]

On Tuesday, the five newest members of the Los Angeles Lakers — Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Thomas Bryant — met with the media for the first time since inking their fresh contracts. In general, the two themes of the day — reflecting the Lakers’ approach to free agency […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t exactly get Summer League play off to a rousing start. The California Classic hosts went winless at Chase Center, losing three games by a combined 65 points. But the summer squad that takes the floor in Las Vegas over the next week-and-a-half, thankfully, will look much different than the short-handed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed stretch-5 Thomas Bryant to a one-year deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bryant will contend for the starting center gig, per Haynes. Anthony Davis prefers to play the 4, but he spent more time than ever (per minute) at the center position in 2021-22. Bryant was selected […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are “actively engaged” in Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook trade talks, according to the latest reporting from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. “There’s palpable optimism that an agreement can be struck between the two sides this offseason,” Haynes writes. The Nets reportedly want the Lakers to take sharpshooting […]

The trajectory of the entire NBA — very much including the Los Angeles Lakers — was profoundly altered the moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though a Durant-for-Anthony Davis swap is reportedly not on the table, the superstar’s impending departure instantly placed a Kyrie Irving-for-Russell Westbrook blockbuster very much back […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed four players on the first day of 2022 free agency: Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr., and Juan Toscano-Anderson. The Lakers used their mid-level exception ($6.5 million) on Walker IV, who spent his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Jones, a 6’11 center with a 7’4 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing Juan Toscano-Anderson to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, per Yahoo Sports and The Athletic. The 29-year-old wing is fresh off winning the 2022 NBA championship as a member of the Golden State Warriors. Toscano-Anderson spent the past three seasons in Golden State. He appeared in 73 games during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers used their $6.5 million mid-level exception on 23-year-old wing Lonnie Walker IV, who spent his first four NBA seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers also signed center Damian Jones and guard Troy Brown Jr. to minimum contracts, bringing their current roster for 2022-23 to 12 players. Now that their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move of the 2022 NBA free agency period by signing Damian Jones to a two-year deal. The second year is a player option, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (per Jones’ agent). The deal is on the veteran’s minimum, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Jones, a 6’11, 27-year-old center, played […]

Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Naturally, when any star is seeking a change of scenery in the modern NBA, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers enter the chat. Admittedly, Kyrie Irving is more likely to find his way to Los Angeles. But, the Lakers can’t be totally ruled out […]

The 2022 NBA Free Agency period is mere minutes away, and the league has already been turned upside down by Kevin Durant. Before signings can be formally announced, let’s parse through the scuttlebutt and summarize which players remain on the table for the Los Angeles Lakers (that we know of). A brief reminder: Based on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised 2022-23 team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel, the team announced. Tuesday was the deadline day for teams to pick up options. Lakers announce they've picked up team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel pic.twitter.com/7bgkmf1USv — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 29, 2022 The moves come as no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have little margin for error when the 2022 NBA free agency period begins. Not only do they want to turn a flawed, 33-win team back into a playoff-caliber group, but they have to do so with extremely limited resources. On the eve of free agency, the Lakers have nine players under […]

James Bouknight had surgery on his right pinky to repair a tendon, the Charlotte Hornets announced Tuesday. A timetable hasn’t been set for Bouknight’s return, but he will miss all of the Las Vegas Summer League, where he was expected to play a significant amount of minutes as he heads into Year 2 in the […]

If somebody over the last few days has said to temper expectations for the LA Clippers this season, that person certainly couldn’t convince Steve Ballmer to. The Clippers chairman is as excited as ever to see Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, leading the team into what’s expected to be a deep playoff run. Steve and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally announced their 2022 NBA Summer League roster. Rising sophomore Austin Reaves will not participate. The Lakers just announced their Summer League roster, which does not include Austin Reaves https://t.co/urJ5p3XbOO pic.twitter.com/Q9YBnoDN6i — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 28, 2022 The absence of 24-year-old Reaves, coming off an impressive rookie campaign, is notable […]

Before 2022 NBA free agency gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, let’s examine where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers — with a revamped coaching staff, attempting to dramatically rebound from a 33-49 season — stand financially, roster-wise, and whom they could target on the open market. Now that Russell Westbrook has […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were quiet on NBA Draft night, but it appears they’re already preparing to add some much-needed depth to their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers are expected to sign John Wall once free agency begins next week. John Wall is planning to sign with the […]

BROOKLYN — Jabari Smith Jr. is the latest highly touted rookie to join the Houston Rockets. The sharpshooting forward out of Auburn was selected third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Rockets are hoping Smith’s ability to space the floor and defended multiple positions will help them return to relevance. Anticipation. That was all […]

Like the 2022 NBA Draft overall, Los Angeles Lakers had a busy, if not chaotic, evening. They made one selection, then scooped up a handful of intriguing players — including two sons of NBA legends — afterward. Let’s recap all the moves. 1) Max Christie The Lakers’ first move on Thursday was sending cash and […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2022 NBA Draft with a pair of picks in the first round at No. 13 and No. 15 overall. The Hornets traded away the 13th pick, Jalen Duren, in a three-way deal with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. Duren was the consensus top-ranked center in the draft, but […]

One of the most pivotal offseasons in Portland Trail Blazers history continued on Thursday night, but not in the way lots of fans hoped and many analysts expected. Here are full grades for Portland in the 2022 NBA Draft. *Watch NBA Games LIVE with fuboTV (click for free trial)* Portland Trail Blazers 2022 NBA Draft […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2022 NBA Draft with only one pick: the 43rd overall pick. Three hours later, they exited the draft with only one selection: Moussa Diabate with that No. 43 pick. It’s the first time since 2014 the Clippers did not facilitate any trades on draft night. “We are super excited […]

PLAYA VISTA — For the first time since 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers did not make a trade on NBA Draft night. Instead, the organization retained its No. 43 pick, selecting 20-year old Moussa Diabate from the University of Michigan in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. “We are super excited to have […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers are now almost a full year into Kawhi Leonard’s recovery from a torn ACL, but the star has yet to resume five-on-five basketball. In a media availability with members of the media following Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, Clippers president Lawrence Frank said Leonard is making progress in […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a rather quiet 2022 NBA Draft by selecting Moussa Diabate 43rd overall with their lone draft pick. The 2022 NBA Draft marked the first time since 2014 that the franchise did not make a trade on draft night. While they weren’t really involved in any draft […]

BROOKLYN — To the surprise of every basketball fan, Paolo Banchero was the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic even surprised the Duke star himself by choosing him with the top selection. “I didn’t find out, though, that I was actually getting picked until about 20 seconds before the commissioner […]

After trading into the 2022 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State wing Max Christie with the No. 35 overall pick. They also inked a couple of undrafted free agents to two-way contracts — Scotty Pippen Jr., Cole Swider — shortly after the second round wrapped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKsMRedl70Q Outstanding pick for the Lakers — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made their presence felt in the 2022 NBA Draft by acquiring the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic for a 2028 second-round pick and cash. In my draft primer, I threw out names to watch should the Lakers deal a 2nd+cash to move into early 2nd: https://t.co/jldLiS2aTd LA […]

Despite not owning any picks following a lottery-bound season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a factor in the 2022 NBA Draft. Los Angeles has hosted dozens of prospects for pre-draft workouts. They want to buy into the second round and will seek undrafted players afterward. Of course, trades are always in play. (Update: the Lakers […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and free agency is not far behind. Following the end of the 2022 NBA season, every team is going to look to improve their roster and go in whatever direction they choose, whether it’s tanking or championship contention. The LA Clippers have their eyes on an […]

Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to pick up his $5.25 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Lakers used their taxpayer midlevel exception on the 26-year old last summer, signing Nunn to a two-year, $10.3 million contract (he reportedly turned down more money for a chance to compete in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

The LA Clippers are in prime position to contend for the 2023 NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both healthy, the team is expected to make a deep playoff run, with many betting on them to win the whole thing. How much further could this team go if they were to somehow acquire […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving, should the All-Star guard fail to reach an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving, 30, has a $36.9 million player option for 2022-23. However, if the two sides fail to commit to a long-term […]