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• ESPN Insiders Place Luka Doncic Second in Early MVP Forecast
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is already drawing MVP buzz before the new season tips off, with ESPN’s panel of insiders placing him second in their preseason survey for the league’s top individual award. Nikola Jokic, who just finished averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game, was the runaway favorite. The […] The post ESPN Insiders Place Luka Doncic Second in Ea...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic
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• Lakers, Kylor Kelley Sign Camp ContractThe Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract. Kelley will go to training camp on a non-guaranteed deal with the Lakers. Last season, Kelley appeared in 11 NBA games with the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans. The 7-foot center averaged 3.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. Kelley spent most of last season with the South Bay Lakers of the ...2025Click for news about Kylor Kelley -
• Lakers to Unveil Pat Riley Statue at Star Plaza
A Legendary Coach ImmortalizedThe Los Angeles Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with a statue unveiled on Feb. 22, the team announced. The bronze figure joins basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant outside the arena in Star Plaza. Golden Era GloryRiley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading […] The post Lakers to Unveil Pat Riley Statue at ...2025Read about Pat Riley
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• NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win MVP, Scoring Title Next SeasonOne NBA scout thinks Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will win the MVP Award and the scoring title next season. Dončić has lost weight this offseason and is in excellent shape. He won the 2024 scoring title with the Dallas Mavericks by averaging 33.9 points when he was “out of shape.” “Man, he looks […] The post NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win M...2025Click for news about Luka Dončić -
• Warriors, Cavaliers, Mavericks Expected To Pursue LeBron James In 2026
The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks are all expected to pursue Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James when his current contract expires after the 2025-26 season. Warriors, Cavaliers, Mavericks Interested In LeBron James James will be 41 years old next summer. There’s no certainty that the four-time NBA MVP will continue to […] The post Warriors, Cava...2025See also Golden State Warriors
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• Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next ContractAustin Reaves will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason after declining the Los Angeles Lakers' four-year, $89.2 million extension offer in June. The contract was the max the Lakers could offer at this time. Reaves is expected to re-sign with the Lakers in 2026. "I think he will get $30 [million] plus," one executive told ESPN, echoing multiple front office sources who were asked about the...2025Check it out Austin Reaves -
• Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could Make $30 Million Annually On Next NBA ContractLos Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026-27 player option to become an unrestricted NBA free agent next offseason. One NBA executive told Tim Bontemps of ESPN that Reaves could make $30 million annually on his next deal. Reaves played well for the Lakers last season. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 […] The post Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could M...2025Click for news about Austin Reaves -
• Rob Pelinka Gets Honest About LeBron Retiring as a Laker
LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025–26 season. The four-time MVP picked up his $52.6 million player option but chose not to lock into a longer deal, fueling speculation about whether his time in L.A. could be winding down. Lakers president of basketball operations […] The post Rob Pelinka Gets Honest About LeBron Retiri...2025Continue with Rob Pelinka
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• NBA Offseason Grades: Warriors, Clippers, Pacers, Nuggets, Lakers
We’re getting to the really juicy part of the standings in evaluating teams’ offseasons. The Denver Nuggets came ever so close to toppling the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder and they used that as impetus to possibly have the best offseason of any team. The Los Angeles Lakers needed significant upgrades at key positions like […] The post NBA Offseason Grades: Warriors, Cl...2025Check it out Nuggets Lakers
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• Luka Doncic To Be In Los Angeles On Jordan Brand Tour One Day After Becoming Extension EligibleLuka Doncic will be in Los Angeles on August 3rd for a Jordan Brand promotional tour, which is one day after he becomes eligible to sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic is widely expected to sign an extension of some type with the Lakers. The Lakers are open to any contract extension structure Doncic prefers this offseason. Doncic can sign a four-year, $229 million extensi...2025Read about Luka Doncic
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• Former NBA Champion Makes Bold Prediction About Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic is gearing up for his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and some think it could end with the NBA’s highest individual honor. Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back on his MVP pick for 2025-26, speaking on NBA Today. “I said it the other day, I’m saying it now,” […] The post Former NBA Champion Makes Bold Prediction About Luka Doncic appeared first on B...2025Read about Luka Doncic
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• Shake Milton, Partizan Agree To Two-Year DealShake Milton has agreed to sign a two-year deal with Partizan Belgrade. Milton was recently waived by the Los Angeles Lakers in order for the team to sign Marcus Smart. Milton appeared in 57 games with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers last season, averaging 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.7 minutes....2025Check it out Shake Milton -
• Bradley Beal Wasn’t Interested In Lakers Due To Bench Role
The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly interested in Bradley Beal before the three-time All-Star guard inked a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, Beal had no plans to sign with the Purple and Gold. Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reported that the Lakers held “extensive conversations with [Beal] and his representation,” […] The post Bradley Beal ...2025Check it out Bradley Beal
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• Jordan Goodwin Claimed By SunsJordan Goodwin has been claimed off free agency waivers by the Phoenix Suns. The Los Angeles Lakers had to waive Goodwin in order to accommodate the signing of Marcus Smart. Goodwin had just $25,000 in guaranteed money for the 2025-26 season. Goodwin appeared in 29 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.7 minutes. The Lakers also waived Shake Mil...2025See also Jordan Goodwin -
• LeBron James Proposes An NBA Offensive Player Of The Year Award
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James believes the NBA should take a page from the NFL by adding an Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) award to its list of annual individual honors. LeBron James Suggests An NBA Offensive Player Of The Year Award The NBA’s criteria for the MVP award have always been subjective, […] The post LeBron James Proposes An NBA Offensive Player Of The Year ...2025See also LeBron James
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• Marcus Smart Officially Clears WaiversVeteran guard Marcus Smart has officially cleared the NBA waiver wire after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, per the RealGM transactions log. Smart is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year contract. Smart played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Wizards last season. He averaged 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds […] The post Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers appea...2025Continue with Marcus Smart -
• Trey Jemison Waived By Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have Trey Jemison from his Two-Way contract. Jemison began the 2024-25 season on a Two-Way with the New Orleans Pelicans and was waived in January before then signing with the Lakers. In 22 games with the Lakers last season, Jemison averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. Jemison also averaged 1.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.7 minutes across five...2025Visit the page Trey Jemison
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• Lakers Sign Christian Koloko, Chris Manon To Two-Way Deals
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Christian Koloko and Chris Manon to Two-Way contracts. Koloko, who is represented by Calvin Andrews, appeared in 37 games last season with the Lakers and averaged 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes. Koloko also averaged 14.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes in 12 g League games. Manon averaged 9.0 points, 4.3 reboudns, 1.9 ...2025Visit the page Christian Koloko
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• Shake Milton Waived By Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Shake Milton. Milton's $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season was set to become guaranteed on Sunday. The Lakers needed to clear space in order to sign Marcus Smart. Milton appeared in 57 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets and the Lakers, averaging 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.7 minutes....2025Read about Shake Milton
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• Lakers Waive Jordan GoodwinThe Los Angeles Lakers have waived Jordan Goodwin, which was a move that became necessary in order to sign Marcus Smart. Goodwin had just $25,000 in guaranteed money for the 2025-26 season. Goodwin appeared in 29 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.7 minutes. The Lakers also waived Shake Milton to get below the first apron....2025Continue with Jordan Goodwin
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• Bradley Beal Agrees To Buyout With Suns, Set To Sign Two-Year, $11M Deal With ClippersBradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal. The Clippers had $5.35 million remaining on their non-taxpayer midlevel exception to sign Beal. The Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers were among the other teams with interest in Beal. Beal had two years and $110.8 million remain...2025Visit the page Bradley Beal -
• 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...2025Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Shaquille O’Neal Reacts To Bleacher Report Ranking Kobe Bryant 11th Best Player In NBA History
Bleacher Report ranked Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the 11th-best player in NBA history. Shaquille O’Neal, who won three championships with Bryant on the Lakers, wasn’t happy with Bleacher Report. Kobe at 11 is criminal — SHAQ (@SHAQ) July 14, 2025 Bryant, who tragically passed away in 2020, won one MVP, five championships […] The post Shaquille O’Ne...2025See more Kobe Bryant
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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...2025See more LeBron James
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• Lakers-Mavs Summer League Game Averages 955K ViewersThursday night's Summer League matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks averaged 955,000 viewers on ESPN. It is the fourth-largest Summer League game on ESPN networks and trails Victor Wembanyama's debut, Zion Williamson's debut, and a Celtics-Lakers matchup from 2017. Cooper Flagg scored 10 points in the Mavs' 87-85 win....2025Visit the page Summer League -
• Brook Lopez Pivoted To Clippers After LeBron James' Status With Lakers Became UncertainBrook Lopez was strongly linked with the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the start of free agency, but he quickly came to agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $18 million deal. Sources tell ESPN that the uncertainty surrounding the future of LeBron James with the Lakers contributed to his decision to sign with the Clippers. Lopez will have a backup role with the Clippers behind Ivica...2025Click for news about Brook Lopez -
• Cooper Flagg Calls Summer League Debut 'One Of Worst Games Of My Life'Cooper Flagg finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists in his Summer League debut, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg shot 5-of-21 from the field and went 0-5 from three. "I would say that might be one of the worst games of my life," said Flagg after the game. "We got the win, so that's what really matters to me." The Mavs primarily used Fl...2025See also Cooper Flagg
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• Luka Doncic Could Wait Until Mid-September To Make Lakers' Contract DecisionLuka Doncic does not become eligible for a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers until August 2nd, but he may elect to wait until after the conclusion of Eurobasket in September before finalizing a decision. "The number one most important thing for the Lakers this offseason is getting Luka Doncic into a contract extension, which they can do after August 2nd," said ESPN's Brian Windhorst o...2025See also Luka Doncic -
• LeBron James, Lakers Relationship Not In ‘Best Place’ Amid Contract Buyout Rumors
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season last month, but rumors continue to mount concerning the four-time MVP’s future with the purple and gold. LeBron James, Lakers Relationship Appears Strained During an episode of Buha’s Block, Lakers insider Jovan Buha held a Q&A and dropped a […] The post LeBron James, La...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Deandre Ayton could become a steal for the LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a center and Deandre Ayton was in desperate need of a new team. The result ended up being the Lakers putting stock in Ayton being able to revive his career in Los Angeles....2025See also Deandre Ayton