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• Rumor: Lakers Stars LeBron James, Luka Dončić ‘Hold Respect And Reverence For One Another’

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Dončić “hold respect and reverence for one another,” according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron video-called Dončić after Dončić signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers this past Saturday. “James congratulated Dončić on the deal with a video call, sources familiar with the […] The p...2025
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• Rumor: Lakers Motivated By ‘Flexibility,’ Not Pining For Another Star

The Los Angeles Lakers are motivated by “flexibility,” not pining for another star, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers signed Luka Dončić to a three-year, $165 million extension this past weekend. Dončić can become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 by declining his 2028-29 player option. “While the team’s aversion to […] The post...2025
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Told Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick ‘I Had A Taste Of The Finals, I Am Getting Back There’

NBA superstar Luka Dončić had dinner with Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick in May. Lara Beth Seager, Dončić’s business manager, was at the dinner as well. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Dončić delivered a strong message to Pelinka and Redick while eating […] The post Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Donč...2025
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• Lakers Prioritize Flexibility With Offseason Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers have prioritized flexibility with their offseason moves, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The team's strategy of not signing free agents past 2027 was previously seen as a path to signing a max free agent, but a source told McMenamin that the true focus is on the ability to pivot throughout a season. "If you don't have optionality, you get stuck," the Lakers source told ...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Bronny, Suns, Saric
Lakers guard Bronny James is adjusting to life ahead of his second pro season, as he told Dave McMenamin of ESPN in a fresh interview. James, who still deals with occasional health issues after suffering a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023, is looking to improve his conditioning and develop his defense. After his […]...2025
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• Paul Excited For Clippers Reunion Despite Backup Role
Chris Paul started every game for the Spurs last season but he’s content to be James Harden‘s backup with the Clippers, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “My role on this team is obviously different than it’s been the past 20 years, being in the NBA,” Paul said, “but showing up every day, if I […]...2025
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• Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets ‘Sick Easier Now’ After Cardiac Arrest

During an interview with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed that he gets “sick easier now” after his cardiac arrest. Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest two years ago at USC because of a congenital heart defect. He underwent surgery and has a six-inch scar down the center of […] The post Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets R...2025
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• Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Left Ankle Surgery

Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who holds a $15.4MM player option for next season, recently underwent surgery to deal with a “lingering” left ankle injury and is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN. According to McMenamin, Finney-Smith has been bothered by his left ankle for “several […]...2025
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• Wolves Notes: Edwards, Conley, Alexander-Walker, Randle
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards appears to have fully overcome the injury scare he suffered in Game 2, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). Edwards had to leave the game in the second quarter after reinjuring his left ankle, but he was able to return after halftime. Meeting with reporters before tonight’s contest, Minnesota […]...2025
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• LeBron James Suffered MCL Sprain In Game 5 Loss

LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers‘ series-ending loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, a league source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed the extent of the damage. The injury occurred in a collision with Donte DiVincenzo midway through the fourth […]...2025
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• LeBron James suffered UCL injury in Lakers' Game 5 loss

LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers‘ series-ending loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, a league source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN....2025
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• Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Injury In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a serious knee injury in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, 40, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. Story filed to https://t.co/oAsD1rYqjW: LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee from his collision […] The post Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Inj...2025
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankle

Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday’s home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. A team source told Hoops Wire that Doncic’s injury is considered “day-to-day.” Doncic had previously been ruled out for last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left calf […] The post Lakers’ Luka Donc...2025
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• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic told LeBron James to take his time in his return from a groin injury. LeBron suffered a groin injury on March 8 against the Boston Celtics. He’s expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers are in second place in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron Jam...2025
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• LeBron James Could Miss Weeks, Not Days With Groin Injury

LeBron James could be out for "a matter of weeks, not a matter of days" after suffering a groin strain on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Sources added that it is still too early to project how long James will miss until he undergoes imaging. James said after the game that there was "not much concern" and he would "go day to day" in treating the inju...2025
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• LeBron James Could Miss Several Weeks With Groin Injury
A left groin injury that forced LeBron James to leave tonight’s game in Boston midway through the fourth quarter could sideline the Lakers star for “a matter of weeks,” a source told Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come …...2025
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• Mavs 'Motivated' To Trade Luka Doncic Due To Conditioning Concerns

The Dallas Mavericks were "motivated" to trade Luka Doncic due to conditioning concerns, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Mavs were significantly frustrated with Doncic's diet and conditioning, which the team believed accounted for his injuries. Doncic has only played 22 games this season. Doncic is reportedly "stunned" by the deal....2025
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• Every known tattoo on Kyle Korver’s body
One of the best shooters in NBA history, Kyle Korver has an enormous eagle tattoo that is etched on the left side of his body spanning from his rib cage to abdomen. Not many people know about this secret tattoo, but thanks to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, we were able to get a little information […] The post Every known tattoo on Kyle Korver’s body appeared first on ClutchPoints....2020
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• LeBron James leaving country ahead of All-Star Game
LeBron James will take part in many of the festivities surrounding All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, N.C., but not before he takes a brief vacation to clear his head. Sources say James is set to embark on a quick getaway out of the country before heading back to the U.S. for the All-Star Game, marking his 15th straight appearance. “You got to decompress and get away from the game a little bit,” James...2019
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• JR Smith Cleared of Wrongdoing in Alleged 2015 Fan Incident: Details, Reaction
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• LeBron James Comments on Johnny Manziel After Las Vegas Rumors
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• Rumor: Lakers Motivated By ‘Flexibility,’ Not Pining For Another Star
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• Lakers Sign Four Players To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Lakers have added four players to their offseason roster, announcing today (via Twitter) that guards RJ Davis and Augustas Marciulionis and forwards Eric Dixon and Arthur Kaluma have officially signed with the club. All four players received Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). All four of these players are […]...2025
• Lakers Add Four Undrafted Rookies On Exhibit 10 Deals

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially added four players to their NBA offseason roster, announcing the signings of guards RJ Davis and Augustas Marciulionis and forwards Eric Dixon and Arthur Kaluma. All four are undrafted rookies and have signed Exhibit 10 contracts, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Each player was previously linked to the Lakers […] The post Lakers Add Four Undrafted Rookies O...2025
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• LeBron James Has Not Asked For Trade From Lakers; Four Teams Contacted Rich Paul With Interest

LeBron James has not asked for a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Paul made it clear to me that LeBron has not asked for a trade, and Paul has not even discussed the possibility of wanting a trade in the future with the Lakers," reported McMenamin from Summer League. Speculation has increased over James' future with the Lakers after he picked up his $52.6 ...2025
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• Four Teams Interested In Trading For Lakers’ LeBron James
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that four teams have contacted him with interest in trading for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James, though, hasn’t requested a trade from the Lakers yet. The four-time MVP and four-time Finals MVP has a no-trade clause in his contract. REPORT: […] The post Four Teams Interested In Trading For...2025
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• Lakers Working To Sign Another Free Agent Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to pursue free agent centers after coming to term with Deandre Ayton. "They're still working to shore up their frontcourt depth," said Shams Charania on Sports Center on Thursday afternoon. "I'm told they're in talks with multiple free agents on bringing a center to Los Angeles as well to back up Deandre Ayton. We'll see between now and the next several days-l...2025
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• Mavericks Only Interested In LeBron James In Buyout Situation

The Dallas Mavericks are only interested in LeBron James in a buyout situation. James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52,627,153. 🗣️ Dave McMenamin on potential Lebron James trade: “Dallas—I’m told—they would only be interested in LeBron in a buyout situation.” (🎥/@espn) #NBA pic.twitter.com/lqePqhTLbC — Swish Access (@SwishAccess) July […] The ...2025
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• Lakers rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling. What will Luka Doncic think of them?

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Did the Lakers piss off a close friend of Luka Doncic while they’re trying to get him to sign an extension? Luka Doncic and Dorian Finney-Smith have been close friends dating back to their stint on the Dallas Mavericks together. Even before reuniting on the Lakers in the wake of Doncic’s shocking trade to L.A. last year, the then-Mavericks star ha...2025
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• Four Teams Have Contacted Rich Paul About LeBron James, Lakers Trade
Four teams have contacted Rich Paul about a LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers trade. James has a no-trade clause in his contract. He picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Lakers. “LeBron hasn’t had any discussions with the Lakers about wanting a trade,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN said. “Rich Paul said four teams contacted […] The post Four Teams Have Contacted...2025
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• Wolves Notes: Edwards, Conley, Shannon, McDaniels
The Timberwolves looked different Saturday night because Anthony Edwards delivered a star performance, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had outscored Edwards by 19 combined points in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, but that changed dramatically in Game 3. Edwards delivered 30 points in 30 minutes as Minnesota claimed a […]...2025
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• Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […] The post Lakers Pursued Hawks’ ...2025
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• Lakers Inquired With Hawks On Onyeka Okongwu Trade At Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are almost certain to pursue an upgrade at center this offseason following their rescinded trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers offered Luka Doncic a list of centers to target and it is believed Onyeka Okongwu was also on it. "Before the Mark Williams trade, and I can't tell you all the names on that list that Rob Pelinka presented to Luka, [but] I do know that the Lakers mad...2025
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• Lakers Notes: Game 2, Redick, Hachimura, Offense, Defense
The Lakers evened their first-round series with Minnesota at one game apiece on Tuesday evening, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Head coach JJ Redick called a timeout to tear into his team after Los Angeles’ lead was cut from 22 points to 11 in the third quarter, and the Lakers responded with a 9-0 run […]...2025
• Pacific Notes: Lakers, Van Gundy, Butler, Warriors Defense, Durant
If practice makes perfect, the Lakers should be in good shape for Game 2 of their first-round series against Minnesota. The Lakers had their best practice in months, coach JJ Redick said on Monday, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Los Angeles lost by 22 points on Saturday. The Lakers will look to even the series […]...2025
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• Lakers Notes: Playoff Picture, Goodwin, Koloko, Jemison, Bronny
“Devastation” is how coach J.J. Redick described the feeling after the Lakers let a lead slip away on Thursday and lost at Chicago on Josh Giddey‘s half-court shot at the buzzer (Twitter video link), writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. L.A. led by 18 points in the fourth quarter and was up by five with 12.6 […]...2025
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• Return of James, Hachimura Gives Lakers Fully Healthy Roster
The results weren’t good Saturday night, but the Lakers can take solace in having all their rotation players available for the first time in several weeks, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron James returned after missing seven games with a groin strain, and Rui Hachimura was back after sitting out 10 games with patellar tendinopathy […]...2025
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• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
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• Rising Stars MVP Castle To Compete In All Three Days Of All-Star Weekend

Spurs guard Stephon Castle earned Most Valuable Player honors for Friday’s Rising Stars event, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN details. After contributing six points, four assists, and four rebounds and making the game-winning shot in Team C’s 40-34 semifinal victory, Castle had 11 points and three assists in his squad’s 25-14 win in the final. […]...2025
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• NBA admits the Lakers and Grizzlies accidentally played an extra minute and no one noticed

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images How does this even happen? The NBA is off on Saturday to prepare for the final day of the regular season on Sunday, but the Grizzlies’ scorekeeper may have clocked out a little early during the team’s Friday loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers got a closer-than-it-should-have-been, 123-120 victory over the remains of the Grizzlies in Memphis on...2024
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• Report: New Lakers Owner Mark Walter Could Be Valuable Resource For LeBron James

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Walter now owns the Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, a source close to LeBron James suggested that Walter could be a […] The post Report: New Lakers Owner Mark Walter Could Be Valuabl...2025
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• Report: Luka Doncic, LeBron James Excited About Lakers Ownership Sale

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic and LeBron James are excited about the Los Angeles Lakers’ ownership sale. The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter. “Speaking to people close to both Luka and LeBron James, there’s excitement about this move for what it […] The post Report: Luka Doncic, LeBron James Excited About L...2025
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• NBA players were just as shocked as the rest of us about the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade

Image via Rip City TV It’s safe to say that almost literally no one around the NBA expected the Lakers and Mavericks to trade stars on Saturday night. It’s fair to say that the Dallas Mavericks’ stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick might have caught not just fans and media members off-guard, but potentially everyone in th...2025
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• LeBron James, Anthony Davis Had No Idea Of Trade Discussions; Luka Doncic 'Stunned' By Deal
LeBron James was at dinner with his family following the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the New York Knicks when he learned of the Anthony Davis trade to the Dallas Mavericks, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James was reportedly surprised by the news and had no idea it was being discussed, according to sources. "The deal materialized in the shadows," according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Marc St...2025
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• LeBron James Cried In Randy Mims’ Driveway A Month After Leaving Cavaliers For Heat: ‘I’m Not Sure I Made The Right Decision’
NBA legend LeBron James cried in Randy Mims’ driveway a month after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in 2010. LeBron was away from his family, was getting booed in every road arena and his jersey was getting burned across Northeast Ohio. “I’m coming over,” LeBron told Mims, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. […] The post LeBron James Cried In Randy Mi...2025
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• Even Anthony Davis’ wife is roasting him for missing clutch free throws now

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Anthony Davis missed two free throws to nearly cost the Lakers a game against the Kings, and his wife made sure to let him know how lucky he was that Rui Hachimura bailed him out in the most savage way possible. Anthony Davis already helped cost the Lakers one game against the Orlando Magic by missing two clutch free throws earlier this season, and he ne...2024
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• LeBron James was the ultimate basketball dad during his Lakers post-game interview

Good basketball dad. LeBron James was the ultimate basketball dad on Wednesday night. After he got done putting away the Mavs in a 127-110 win, he was back to the locker room where he was totally locked onto the USC game, specifically so he could watch his son Bronny play. Reporters tried their best to ask LeBron questions, but he was engrossed. LeBron was locked into Bronny’s USC game on the TV...2024
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• Why LeBron James’ retirement threat is a leverage play to get Kyrie Irving to Lakers
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James is using his leverage to get what he wants from the Lakers by threatening retirement this summer. LeBron James doesn’t do anything on accident. After his Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference Finals on Monday with another loss to the Denver Nuggets, James dropped some cryptic comments about his future in ...2023
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• Russell Westbrook’s wife Nina slams ESPN over ‘vampire’ comments

After the Lakers traded Russell Westbrook to the Jazz on Wednesday, his wife ripped a report by ESPN's Dave McMenamin....2023
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• The Kevin Durant Nets trade request conspiracy theory involving Kyrie Irving
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have dominated NBA offseason headlines. People want to know where they will play next year but it remains unclear at the moment. However, an entirely new conspiracy has emerged in reference to Durant’s Brooklyn Nets trade request, per realGM. Dave McMenamin of ESPN shared a wild theory about KD’s real motives […] The post The Kevin Durant Nets trade ...2022
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• Kobe Bryant Signs Game-Worn Shoes for LeBron James After Final Game in Cleveland
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• Dion Waiters to Thunder: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• LeBron James Calls James Jones 'Favorite Player of All Time'
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• Darryl Dawkins, NBA Legend, Dies at Age 58
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• LeBron James Comments on Never Facing Kobe Bryant in NBA Finals
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• Kyrie Irving Injury Update: Cavaliers PG's Return Date Announced
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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
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• NBA Fans Must Brace For Reality of LeBron Retiring After 2025-26

LeBron James may be entering his final season in the NBA. The 40-year-old superstar has been contemplating retirement for years, and the end could come as soon as the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. “I think we have to start thinking about this could be his last year in the league,” Dave McMenamin said. “Rich […] The post NBA Fans Must Brace For Reality of LeBron Retiring After 2025-26 app...2025
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• Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Left Ankle Surgery
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• Report: Lakers Tried To Trade For Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Before Failed Mark Williams Deal
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to acquire Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu before the failed Mark Williams deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks kept Okongwu, who took Clint Capela‘s starting spot. The Lakers acquired Williams from the Hornets, but the deal was rescinded after Williams failed his physical […] The post Report: Lakers Trie...2025
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• NBA Insider Claims LeBron James Won’t Retire Until He Fulfils Final Objective
Despite the Lakers' five-game first-round playoff exit, ESPN's Dave McMenamin doesn't see LeBron James retiring until he wins his fifth NBA title....2025
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• Lakers Clinch Playoff Berth
It was overshadowed by Luka Doncic‘s emotional return to Dallas, but the Lakers clinched a playoff spot with tonight’s 112-97 win over the Mavericks, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. At 49-31, L.A. can wrap up the No. 3 seed by winning Friday at home against Houston or Sunday at Portland. Doncic led the way on […]...2025
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• LeBron James nearing return to Lakers, will be a game-time decision vs. Bulls on Saturday: Report
Lakers star LeBron James is a game-time decision ahead of Saturday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James has been out since March 8 with a groin strain....2025
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• Lakers Notes: Luka, Reaves, Goodwin, Bronny
The Lakers will be shorthanded for Thursday’s matchup with Milwaukee, which is the second end of a back-to-back, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. In addition to LeBron James, who remains sidelined with a left groin strain, the Lakers will also be without superstar guard Luka Doncic, who continues to manage a sprained right ankle, sources […]...2025
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• Lakers Not Rushing To Make Decisions On Back End Of Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers are not rushing to make a decision on who to keep for their final two roster spots, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Trey Jemison III and Jordan Goodwin are currently on two-way deals. Goodwin has five appearances left on his current deal, with Jemison limited to nine more games. The Lakers have until April 13 to decide whether to sign both players to standard NBA contr...2025
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• Lakers Could Waive Christian Wood Or Cam Reddish For Roster Spot To Sign Center

The Los Angeles Lakers could waive either Christian Wood or Cam Reddish to create a roster spot to bring in another center, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can sign a player who was making less than $12.8 million on their contract that was bought out because they have enough room under the second apron. The Lakers are in need of a center after they decided to rescind their trade wit...2025
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• Anthony Davis Responds to Brutal 0-10 Run Against Domantas Sabonis
Anthony Davis has addressed his apparent inability to beat fellow All-Star big man Domantas Sabonis. Speaking before Wednesday night’s Lakers-Kings game in Sacramento, Davis said he wasn’t even thinking about individual matchups. “It doesn’t matter to me,” Davis said with a shake of the head in a video posted by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “I’m all [̷...2024
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• Lakers rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling. What will Luka Doncic think of them?
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• The latest LeBron James news raises more questions than it answers

Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James is definitely, probably, maybe not demanding the Lakers trade him, according to the latest comments from his agent, Rich Paul. Normally, a player opting into a contract would be a pretty cut-and-dry piece of news signifying that they are remaining with their current team. As he has been wont to do throughout his career, however, LeBro...2025
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• Lakers Notes: Okongwu, Center Targets, Finney-Smith
Asked during an appearance on the Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcast whether he has heard any buzz linking the Lakers to Onyeka Okongwu, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Los Angeles inquired with the Hawks about the big man earlier this year. McMenamin believes Okongwu was one of the centers Lakers president of basketball operations Rob […]...2025
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• Lakers Notes: Playoff Picture, Goodwin, Koloko, Jemison, Bronny
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• NBA players were just as shocked as the rest of us about the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade
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• LeBron James has activated passive-aggressive mode

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images LeBron James doesn’t have any time to waste. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently turned 39 years old, and is getting near the end of his historically great career. James is still performing at an All-Star level in Year 21, but at this point, each passing season counts as James’ best chance to get championship ring No. 5. If he’s not happy, he’s going to ...2024
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• Lakers Insider Reveals Where Team Stands on Anthony Davis Contract
Recent reports have surfaced claiming the Lakers are in no rush to offer Anthony Davis a max contract extension. This has sparked speculation over the team’s true feelings towards the supremely talented but often injured All-Star. Nevertheless, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, he anticipates that both parties will eventually reach an agreement before training camp […] The post...2023
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• Why LeBron James’ retirement threat is a leverage play to get Kyrie Irving to Lakers
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• LeBron James: ‘I would never waive my no-trade clause’
The Cleveland Cavaliers are having enough problems that the idea of trading LeBron James has passed through the NBA rumor mill, but he recently put that possibility to rest.According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James said he’s focused on winning this season with the Cavaliers.“I’m here for the long haul. I’m here for this season right now, [to] try to figure out ways we can still compete. I couldn’t...2018
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• LeBron James Comments on Warriors' Pursuit of Bulls' Regular-Season Wins Record
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