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• Luka Doncic 'Fully Committed' To LakersLuka Doncic is no longer eligible to sign a five-year, $345 million supermax contract this offseason after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but he appears to be as committed to his new franchise as he was his previous one. "I would be shocked if there's not some sort of extension this summer," said Tim MacMahon on the Dan Patrick Show. "With what I know of Luka, and I...2025Continue with Luka Doncic -
• Report: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ To Lakers
According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Luka Doncic is “fully committed” to the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August. Doncic will make $46 million next season. He has a player option worth $48.9 million for the 2026-27 season. “I would be shocked if there’s not […] The post Report: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Co...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Report: Lakers Projecting Nothing But Confidence About Signing Luka Doncic To Extension
According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are projecting nothing but confidence about signing Luka Doncic to an extension. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August. Doncic will make $46 million next season. He has a player option worth $48.9 million for the 2026-27 season. […] The post Report: Lakers Projecting Nothing But...2025Visit the page Jake Fischer
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• Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This OffseasonLos Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka acknowledge that trading big for small ahead of the trade deadline left his team in a tough spot up front. After trying to fill that need before the trade deadline, and voiding the Mark Williams deal, Pelinka said adding size will be an offseason priority. "I think when you make a huge trade at the deadline where you trade your starting center for a point guard, o...2025Visit the page Rob Pelinka -
• Report: Luka Doncic ‘Widely Expected’ To Sign New Deal With Lakers
According to Sam Amick and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Luka Doncic is “widely expected” to sign a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic has a few options at his disposal. “Depending on Dončić’s preference, he has multiple pathways to his next contract,” Amick and Buha wrote. “Beginning on Aug. 2, he can […] The post Report: Luka Doncic ‘...2025Read about Luka Doncic
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• 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...2025Read about Charlotte Hornets -
• LeBron James Not Expected To Consider Re-Signing With Lakers At Discount To Help RosterLeBron James is not expected to entertain the possibility of re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a lesser contract should he opt out to become a free agent this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. Last offseason, James became a free agent and was reportedly willing to take less money if the Lakers were able to convince James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson or Jonas Valanciunas to sign...2025Continue with LeBron James -
• LeBron James Reveals Why He Won’t Convince Luka Doncic To Stay With Lakers
LeBron James will not convince Luka Doncic to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August. Doncic will make $46 million next season. He has a player option worth $48.9 million for the 2026-27 season. “No, that ain’t my job,” James told ESPN. “I […] The post LeBron James Reveals Why He Won’t ...2025See more articles LeBron James
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• Lakers Open To Any Contract Structure With Luka Doncic Expected To Eventually Commit Long-TermThe Los Angeles Lakers will be amenable to whatever contract structure Luka Doncic desires as the five-time All-Star is widely expected to commit to a long-term future with the franchise, sources tell The Athletic. The organization completed the trade for Doncic without assurances he would re-sign, though he told ESPN before the postseason that he wants to stay with the Lakers. The Lakers acquired...2025Continue with Luka Doncic -
• LeBron James Not Expected To RetireLeBron James was non-committal when asked about his future plans following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. James has typically been cryptic at this point in the season throughout his career and is expected to continue playing in the NBA at the age of 40. "There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire," said Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee...2025Click for news about LeBron James
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• Lakers' Number One Focus In Offseason Will Be Finding CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for center Mark Williams at the trade deadline and their need at the position was glaring as they lost their first round series to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. "JJ Redick has said it, Anthony Davis said it before he got traded, LeBron James has said it," said Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee Show. "They needed a center and they need a big m...2025See more Mark Williams -
• Luka’s flaws, LeBron’s future & Lakers carnage with Nick Wright + 7 NBA Playoff questions and KOC’s latest mock draft | The Kevin O'Connor ShowKevin O'Connor is joined by Nick Wright of FS1 to put a bow on the Los Angeles Lakers' season and shares his most recent 2025 NBA mock draft....2025See more articles Nick Wright
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• Report: LeBron James Expected To Play Next SeasonAccording to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is expected to play next season. Charania reports that James is expected to pick up his 2025-26 player option. .@ShamsCharania says LeBron James is expected to play “at least another NBA season”. “[Bryce James] is gonna be potentially draft eligible in 2026 … […] The post Report: ...2025Visit the page LeBron James -
• A five-step plan to fix the LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a disappointing end after the team's addition of Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. Here's a plan to get the team back on track....2025Visit the page Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Luka Doncic Hasn't Thought About Extension With Lakers YetLos Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic said now is the time to start focusing on his future with the team. Until this point, Doncic had been focused on playing basketball and not his contract. "I didn't think about it yet," Doncic said. "I've been focused on basketball. So obviously this is the time now to think about everything." In August, due to timing rules based on Doncic's current contract, th...2025Continue with Luka Doncic -
• Why Parsons believes Warriors' Butler trade better than Luka-to-Lakers
Former NBA forward Chandler Parsons explained why he believes the Golden State Warriors' Jimmy Butler trade is better than the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Dončić at this year's deadline....2025See also Chandler Parsons
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• Mark Termini Settles Lawsuit Against Rich PaulMark Termini has settled his lawsuit against Rich Paul, according to a Monday filing in federal court in Cleveland. Termini sued Paul in 2024 over accusations that he was owed $4.9 million worth of fees. Paul hired Termini in 2012 when he launched Klutch Sports and "very significantly" relied on Termini's experience to grow the agency, according to the lawsuit. Termini's contract called for him to...2025See also Rich Paul -
• 2025 NBA Draft: Five Ties Broken For Draft OrderFive ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken on Monday through random drawings to determine the order of selection for the 2025 NBA draft. The drawings were conducted by NBA President of League Operations Byron Spruell at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The tiebreaker process was overseen by Marc Dieli, a partner from the accounting firm of Ernst & Young. The res...2025Visit the page Byron Spruell -
• Lakers Can Offer Luka Doncic $229 Million Contract In August
The Los Angeles Lakers can offer Luka Doncic a four-year, $229 million contract in August. Doncic will make $46 million next season. He has a player option worth $48.9 million for the 2026-27 season. “Doncic, who is owed $46 million next season and has a player option worth $48.9 million for 2026-27, will be eligible […] The post Lakers Can Offer Luka Doncic $229 Million Co...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension. Along with the extension, Pelinka will also have the new title of president of basketball options. The Lakers hired Pelinka as general manager in 2017 along with Magic Johnson. Johnson left the Lakers in 2019 with Pelinka then assuming duties as top decision-maker. "For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob's vision and lead...2025See more Rob Pelinka
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• Lakers Announce Contract Extension, New Title For GM Rob PelinkaThe Los Angeles Lakers have signed general manager Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and gave him the title of president of basketball operations, the team announced. A change in title generally comes with a raise for NBA front-office types, and that is certainly the case for Pelinka. “Pelinka hired JJ Redick as the […] The post Lakers Announce Contract Extension, New Title...2025See more Rob Pelinka -
• Report: Matt Riccardi Could Replace Nico Harrison If Mavericks Fire Harrison
According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth, Matt Riccardi could replace Nico Harrison if the Dallas Mavericks fire Harrison. Harrison, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, has three years left on his contract. “If the Mavericks decide to move on from Harrison, a logical replacement option already exists within the organization’s basketball operations […] The post Report:...2025See more articles Grant Afseth
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• Austin Reaves' emergence puts him in line for a big paydayAustin Reaves’ ascent from undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers’ third star has quietly become one of the NBA’s most compelling success stories...2025See more articles Austin Reaves -
• Luka Doncic camp declined offer to participate in Mavs’ tribute video
One of the most anticipated homecomings in recent NBA memory is about to unfold as Luka Doncic returns to the Dallas Mavericks’ American Airlines Center for the first time since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal that stunned the league two months ago. The Mavericks are expected to play a […] The post Luka Doncic camp declined offer to participate in Mavs̵...2025See more articles Luka Doncic
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In OffseasonAustin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew LeBron was a basketb...2025See more articles Austin Reaves -
• Fans are paying top dollar to see Luka Doncic return to Dallas on Wednesday
Ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison made a flabbergasting move. He traded All-NBA PG Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Mavs received Anthony Davis, Max Chrisie, and a 2029 first-round pick. Dallas could have received more for Luka. However, Nico Harrison kept this deal under wraps and […] The post Fans are paying top dollar to see Luka Doncic ...2025See more 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 ...2025Read about Dwight Howard -
• Lakers sign Jordan Goodwin, waive Cam Reddish
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Jordan Goodwin. In a related move, the team has waived forward Cam Reddish. Goodwin (6’5”, 220) most recently signed a two-way contract with the Lakers Feb. 7. In 19 appearances (five starts), the 26-year-old has averaged 6.4 points on 47.0% shooting from the floor, 41.3% from long distance … Continue reading "Lakers sign Jordan Goodwin, waive Cam Red...2025See more Jordan Goodwin
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• Report: LeBron James will likely decline 2025-26 player option and sign new contract with Lakers
According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, LeBron James will likely decline his 2025-26 player option and sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron’s player option for next season is worth $52,627,153. “LeBron will likely opt out of his $50.6 million player option, but he is not expected to leave Los […] The post Report: LeBron James will likely decline ...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Lakers Convert Jordan Goodwin From Two-Way To Standard NBA Deal, Waive Cam Reddish
The Los Angeles Lakers have converted Jordan Goodwin from his Two-Way contract to a standard two-year NBA contract. The Lakers have waived Cam Reddish to create a roster spot for Goodwin. Goodwin has averaged 20.5 minutes, recording at least one offensive rebound in 18 of 19 contests played and is shooting 41% from 3-point range. Goodwin participated in training camp with the Lakers, but was inju...2025See more Cam Reddish