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• Marcus Smart Agrees To Two-Year, $11M Deal With Lakers After Buyout With WizardsMarcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart will have a player option for the 2026-27 season to reenter free agency in 2027 when more teams have cap space. Luka Doncic personally reached out to Smart to recruit him to the Lakers. Smart made the playoffs in each of his first nine NBA sea...2025See more articles Marcus Smart -
• Thunder Could Be Sold 'Soon' Amid Rising NBA ValuationsThe Oklahoma City Thunder could be sold in the near future amid the NBA's rising valuations, a source tells Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World. The timeline is unclear as the ownership of the Thunder could wait until they open their new $1 billion arena in 2028. The expectation is that new ownership will keep the Thunder in Oklahoma City as their new arena provides incentives to keep the franchise fr...2025Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder -
• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26LeBron James understands the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to pivot to building around Luka Doncic given the fact one player is nearing retirement and the other is in the middle of his prime. However, nuance was sometimes lost during the transition as the organization made clear their priorities had changed. The Lakers acquired Doncic in a February trade for Anthony Davis, signaling a shift away fr...2025Check it out LeBron James -
• De'Anthony Melton Receiving Strong Interest From WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors have interest in signing De'Anthony Melton. The Warriors signed Melton during the 2024 offseason to a one-year, $12.8 million deal. Melton was the only free agent last offseason to sign for the full midlevel exception. Melton was traded to the Brooklyn Nets or Dennis Schroder after his ACL surgery. Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 3...2025See more Golden State Warriors -
• Celtics & Lakers Linked to Damian Lillard Despite Injury
The NBA offseason has already been full of major moves, but the Celtics reported interest in Damian Lillard has added an unexpected twist. The Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers are “known to be among the many teams that would have interest in doing a deal (with Lillard) sooner rather than later,” per […] The post Celtics & Lakers Linked to Damian Lillard Despite Inj...2025Continue with Damian Lillard
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• Dorian Finney-Smith, Rockets Agree To Four-Year, $53M DealDorian Finney-Smith and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal. Finney-Smith declined his $15.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 after several weeks of negotiation. Finney-Smith, who underwent offseason ankle surgery, will give the Rockets depth on the wing with his ability to defend multiple positions and shoot from three. Finney-Smith, w...2025Continue with Dorian Finney -
• Warriors Prioritizing Al Horford In Free AgencyThe Golden State Warriors have Al Horford as a top target at the start of free agency. Horford's status with the Boston Celtics is uncertain as they take a potential gap year with their contractual reshuffling and the injury to Jayson Tatum. Horford would he a strong theoretical fit with the Warriors due to his passing, perimeter shooting and defense. Horford, who is represented by Jason Glushon,...2025Read about Golden State Warriors -
• Augustas Marciulionis, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 DealAugustas Marciulionis has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Marciulionis missed the pre-draft process due to a foot injury, but is expected to be healthy in late July. Marciulionis avareged 14.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.9 minutes across 35 games in his senior season at Saint Mary's. Marciulionis won WCC Player of the Year each of the past t...2025See more Saint Mary -
• Luka Doncic Has Lost Significant Weight With Offseason Conditioning OverhaulLuka Doncic has undergone a dramatic conditioning transformation this offseason, dropping significant weight and implementing strict diet and cardio training following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Slovenian star's commitment to fitness represented a major shift from his previous offseason routines. Doncic spent an entire month away from on-court basketball wor...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• LeBron James Focuses On Healing Knee Injury Before Training CampLeBron James said his primary focus is healing his sprained left knee before training camp begins in late September as he prepares for his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old superstar suffered the ligament sprain in April during the Lakers' playoff loss to Minnesota in Game 5 of the first round. James told The Associated Press the knee is feeling "good" but emphasized the...2025See more articles LeBron James
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• Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Ankle Surgery Ahead Of Free Agency
Dorian Finney-Smith underwent surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp next season. Finney-Smith had been dealing with the lingering ankle injury over the past several seasons. Finney-Smith missed eight games with what the Los Angeles Lakers called "left ankle injury management" after being traded by the Brooklyn Nets. Finney-Smith has until June 29 to o...2025Visit the page Dorian Finney
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• Sources: Lakers' Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN....2025Read about Finney Smith
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• LeBron James Gives Update On Knee Injury: ‘It’s Getting Better’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James provided an update on his injured left knee during the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash. LeBron James Sustained Left Knee Injury Against Timberwolves Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the […] The post LeBron James Gives Update On Knee Injury: ‘It’s...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Lakers Star LeBron James Updates Fans On His Knee Injury
On the latest episode of his podcast, “Mind the Game,” with Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James provided an update on his left knee injury. James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers star LeBron James on his left knee injury: “Did […] The post Lakers Star LeBron James Updates Fans On His...2025See also Steve Nash
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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 CandidatesThe Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025See also Phoenix Suns -
• Report: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Recovering From Serious Injury
According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is still recovering from a serious toe injury. Reaves wasn’t healthy during the 2025 playoffs. The Lakers, despite having Reaves, LeBron James and Luka Doncic, lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round in five games. “Yet according to […] The post Report: Lakers’ ...2025Check it out Dan Woike
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• LeBron James Sends Prayers After Jayson Tatum’s Serious InjuryBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a serious injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. It appeared Tatum tore his Achilles, but we won’t know for sure until the All-Star gets his MRI. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who is close with Tatum, sent out prayers after […] The post LeBron James Sends Prayers After Jayson ...2025Visit the page LeBron James -
• LeBron James Confirms He Suffered Knee Injury In Game 5 Of Lakers-Timberwolves Series
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confirmed on Monday that he got hurt in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, 40, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala […] The post LeBron James Confirms He Suffered Knee Injury In Game 5 Of Lakers-Timberwol...2025Visit the page LeBron James
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• LeBron James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending lossLeBron James struggled in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves....2025Continue with LeBron James -
• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025See also Charlotte Hornets
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• LeBron James Suffered Grade 2 MCL Sprain In Game 5
LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that eliminated them from the playoffs. The injury typically involves a three-to-five week recovery. James briefly subbed out of the game to have his knee looked at by his longtime athletic trainer Mike Mancias. James played the remainder of the gam...2025Click for news about LeBron James
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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...2025See also LeBron James
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• Timberwolves eliminate Lakers, Warriors feeling pressure and Celtics battling injuriesOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Gary Washburn react to the Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs, why the Warriors need to win game 6 against the Houston Rockets and if the Boston Celtics' injuries are becoming a concern....2025Visit the page Gary Washburn
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• Luka Doncic 'Feeling Much Better' Ahead Of Game 4Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday when he was dealing wit...2025Check it out Luka Doncic -
• Lakers Star LeBron James Declines To Answer If He’s Healthy
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to decline questions about his health. James, who entered the 2025 playoffs with groin and hip issues, only told reporters on Friday that he’s available to play in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James on his groin/hip injuries he was dealing with entering the playoffs: “I’m […] The post Lakers Star LeBron Jam...2025See more articles LeBron James
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• Luka Doncic Admits He ‘Played Through A Lot Of Injuries’ With Mavericks: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Know That’
Luka Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he “played through a lot of injuries” during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, who is now on the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison over conditioning issues. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise,” Doncic said. “I played […] The post Luka Doncic A...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic Choosing Not To Travel With Mavs During Late January Road Trip Frustrated Execs
Nico Harrison wanted Luka Doncic to travel with the Dallas Mavericks during a five-game, 10-day road trip in late January as he continued his rehabilitation from a calf strain. Doncic had believed he had suffered the calf strain on Christmas because he returned too soon from a previous injury. Doncic's camp also believed plane rides could create a possible setback and that he could maximize his wo...2025See more articles Luka Doncic
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025See more Dwight Howard -
• Warriors provide encouraging GP2 injury update ahead of Lakers game
The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers....2025See more Golden State Warriors
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• Jalen Brunson’s Return Could Boost Knicks’ Playoff Push
Jalen Brunson, star guard for the New York Knicks is on track to return to action soon, as he has been cleared for basketball activities following a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6. The injury occurred during an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers when Brunson landed on Austin Reaves’ foot while driving […] The post Jalen Brunson’s Return Could Boost Knicks’ Play...2025Check it out Jalen Brunson