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The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers are set to be the oldest team in NBA history, and LeBron James wants you to keep talking about it. Well, maybe. The #WashedKing fired off an impassioned tweet on Wednesday warning anyone and everyone hating on the new-look Lakers for their potential spacing and injury issues, age, and any […]

The Russell Westbrook trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards could be expanded to include Spencer Dinwiddie — and a whole lot more. Minutes into the 2021 NBA Draft, the Lakers and Wizards closed a late-developing deal that sent Westbrook home to Los Angeles, and Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. […]

It’s official: the Los Angeles Lakers will look very different in 2021-22. Following an uncreative Monday — which included signing four former Lakers age 32 or older and letting Alex Caruso walk for luxury tax reasons — Rob Pelinka rebounded like Prime Dwight Howard. The Lakers infused the roster with much-needed youth, more perimeter firepower, and […]

Following a slew of notable signings on Monday and Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers waived wing Alfonzo McKinnie, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. McKinnie’s $1.9 million contract was non-guaranteed for 2021-22. The move, which was expected though not guaranteed, gives the Lakers three roster spots to fill with their limited resources. The Lakers only […]

The NBA free agency frenzy got off to a fast start. Big names were coming off the shelf faster than PS5 gaming consoles did. But not for the Golden State Warriors, which was expected. The Warriors are well over the NBA salary cap and luxury tax. Four players make over 24 million per year, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued adding to their backcourt on Tuesday afternoon, signing former Miami Heat combo guard Kendrick Nunn. Nunn will receive a two-year, $10 million deal from the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Los Angeles still had their taxpayer mid-level exception of $5.9 million to spend. Evidently, most of that money is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing back Talen Horton-Tucker, who was set to become a restricted free agent. The 20-year old guard has agreed to a three-year, $32 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, per Rich Paul. Horton-Tucker’s evolution is an impressive achievement for the Lakers’ player development pipeline. The 46th pick of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add three-point shooting. On Tuesday, the Lakers signed unrestricted free agent Malik Monk. The Charlotte Hornets declined to extend the qualifying offer to the 23-year old despite a strong 2020-21 season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the deal. This is 🔥 https://t.co/LeGU2yIlxR — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) August 3, 2021 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their free agency off just fine. After nearly two hours of silence, L.A. agreed to terms with three former Lakers, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Wayne Ellington, in a span of minutes. However, the tide shifted about half an hour later, when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Alex Caruso will sign […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their free agency period by signing three familiar faces: Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Wayne Ellington. Ariza won a championship with L.A. in 2008-09, while Howard helped the Lakers to a title in 2019-20. He also spent one ill-fated season with the franchise alongside Kobe Bryant in 2012-13. Ellington, a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers want to sign-and-trade Dennis Schroder rather than lose him for nothing. However, that could be tricky as league-wide interest in Schroder is lukewarm and any swap would require the participation of Schroder. Shortly before the free agency moratorium is lifted, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer offered insight into trade talks surrounding the […]

When NBA free agency opens up, the Los Angeles Lakers will have big decisions to make, and not a lot of time or money to make them. The Lakers have to accelerate their timeline, with LeBron James entering his age-38 season and coming off a concerning, injury-plagued 2020-21 season. The Lakers got the ball rolling […]

NBA free agency begins Monday — four days after the 2021 NBA Draft, 13 days after the NBA Finals, one day before Summer League tips off, and while dozens of players compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Other than that, not much is happening during this so-called “offseason.” The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of work […]

The NBA summer league gives NBA fans, media, and organizations the first look at the future stars of the NBA. Classic pictures and memories are created instantly as soon as rookies play their first game. A poor performance during a rookie’s debut game can lead to slander. At the same time, an exceptional performance on […]

The LA Clippers selected three players on NBA Draft night 2021. After coming in with just the 25th overall pick, the team made multiple moves to finish the night with the 21st, 33rd, and 51st picks. One of those picks, No. 33, was Jason Preston of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Needless to say, Preston […]

Following the Russell Westbrook trade, the Los Angeles Lakers need inexpensive veterans. Ideally, they’d like these players to defend and shoot threes, but their options are limited. That said, two notable seasoned vets, namely LeBron James’ old pal Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay, have been linked to L.A. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, while conducting […]

DeMar DeRozan didn’t exactly need to be sold on playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, his hometown team. That said, private recruiting efforts from LeBron James can’t hurt. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo, James and DeRozan were “in talks” about teaming up in Los Angeles. LeBron and Anthony Davis, who have substantial say in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards shook up the NBA in the early moments of the 2021 NBA Draft with the summer’s first blockbuster. The Lakers sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick to the Wizards in exchange for the NBA’s all-time triple-double leader, Russell Westbrook. Thank you DC! […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have a pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after trading for Russell Westbrook, but they may have added NBA-caliber talent to their organization in the minutes after. Following the signings of versatile former Gonzaga Bulldogs wing Joel Ajayi and high-flyer Mac McClung, the Lakers inked ex-Michigan Wolverines super-sub Chaundee Brown […]

Following the 2021 NBA Draft, Los Angeles Lakers extended a training camp invite to former Georgetown and Texas Tech guard Mac McClung. Undrafted Texas Tech guard Mac McClung has agreed to a training camp deal with the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021 McClung was among the 40+ prospects […]

The Los Angeles Lakers traded their first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to acquire some guy named Russell Westbrook, but they were still able to land a promising prospect on Thursday: former Gonzaga wing Joel Ayayi. Following the completion of the draft, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Lakers signed Ayayi to a two-way contract. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards have formally agreed to a blockbuster deal that will send Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the trade moments after the Houston Rockets […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are “engaged” with the Washington Wizards on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. Los Angeles would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi reported the blockbuster […]

Montrezl Harrell has picked up his $9.7 million player option, clearing the way for him to be included in a blockbuster trade that could bring Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Harrell’s decision — which, crucially, comes two days before the official Aug. 1 deadline to opt-in, allowing Harrell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs haven’t made a trade since 1990, but that could change at any minute. According to Marc Stein, the Spurs have interest in a deal that would send Kyle Kuzma to San Antonio and DeMar DeRozan to Los Angeles via sign-and-trade. Kuzma, 26, is owed $13 million in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are willing to trade their first-round (and only current) pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. As is the case with Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers have aggressively shopped their best trade asset — the No. 22 pick — around the league, and are open to moving up, down, or […]

DeMar DeRozan is one of the many playmaking wings linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The Lakers are seeking more offensive punch and veteran star power, and the Compton native certainly checks those boxes. Conveniently, the Lakers’ pathway to acquiring DeRozan looks a lot easier after his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bolster their three-point shooting this offseason. With that in mind, L.A. has reportedly reached out to the Brooklyn Nets about a trade involving sharpshooter Landry Shamet. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the two sides have discussed the framework of a deal that would send Shamet and the Nets’ […]

Lionel Hollins is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff, according to The Athletic. Hollins had been a key assistant on Frank Vogel’s staff for the past two seasons. He helped lead the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2019-20. According to Marc Stein, the Lakers will promote assistant Mike Penberthy […]

Two days before the 2021 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted another five prospects for workouts. The latest group featured former Sierra Canyon phenom Brandon “BJ” Boston Jr., Baylor’s MaCio Teague, Toledo sharpshooter Spencer Littleson, and two Georgia Tech legends: Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright. The Lakers hold the No. 22 pick in the […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft, player-option deadlines, and free agency fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are aggressively pursuing trades with, well, whoever will pick up the phone. Besides LeBron James and Anthony Davis, everybody is on the table. At the center of that table is Kyle Kuzma. The Lakers have been shopping him for […]

Los Angeles Lakers/Tune Squad star LeBron James delivered a heartwarming (and NSFW) thank you message to his teammates on the set “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” In a video from Sept. 2019 (when production wrapped) that surfaced on Monday, LeBron shares his appreciation with the cast and crew for all the assists they delivered over […]

The Los Angles Lakers hold the No. 22 overall pick and zero second-rounders in the 2021 NBA Draft. GM Rob Pelinka may be open to trading down in order to change that. Here’s the latest buzz, via ESPN’s Jonathan Givony: “With a big group of combo/scoring guards bunched together in the early 20s through early […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their eye on a third play-maker, but their limited trade assets won’t make it easy to land a true All-Star. However, there could be one realistic target just up north: Sacramento Kings wing Buddy Hield. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers, as has been previously speculated, are interested […]

The beef between the Los Angeles Lakers and Jae Crowder continues to simmer. Well over a month after the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Lakers in a spicy first-round series, the two sides are still bickering. This time, the spat took place on Instagram and included a contribution from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. First, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chris Paul almost happened once. Now, 10 years later, with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Paul’s family in L.A., the Point God may finally get a chance to run the Lakers’ offense. According to Marc Stein’s latest newsletter, the Lakers are “exploring the options” regarding Paul this offseason, should he […]

On July 29, Montrezl Harrell faces one of the biggest decisions of his NBA career: whether to run it back with the Los Angeles Lakers or test unrestricted free agency. Harrell, coming off his first season with the Lakers, has a $9.7 million player option for 2021-22. He and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially extended a qualifying offer to Talen Horton-Tucker, making the 20-year old swingman a restricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career. The Lakers announced the move via press release on Thursday: Lakers announce they have extended a qualifying offer to Talen Horton-Tucker, making him a restricted free […]

Much of the transaction speculation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer plans has comprised of scenarios that include a sign-and-trade component. The Lakers have 10 free agents, and, due to their limited cap flexibility, nearly any substantive addition would have to come via trading outgoing salary rather than an outright signing (barring extremely generous veteran […]