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• Bronny James Could See Bigger Role, Lakers’ Top Assistant Says
Los Angeles Lakers associate head coach Nate McMillan is optimistic about what Bronny James can bring in his second NBA season. “I love Bronny,” McMillan said on The Sports Shop recently. “Great young man and we expect him to possibly get some minutes this year.” That’s no small task given the Lakers’ offseason moves. They […] The post Bronny James Could See Bigger Role, Lakers&#...2025
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Has Lost 30 Pounds Since Last Summer

NBA star Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has lost 30 pounds since last summer, according to DallasHoopsJournal.com. Dončić, who is playing for Slovenia at EuroBasket right now, is at 200 pounds. A five-time All-Star, Dončić lost weight this offseason by going on a gluten-free, low-sugar diet, according to Men’s Health. He has also gone on […] The post Rumor: Lakers̵...2025
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• NBA Expected To Announce Full Schedule Next Week

The NBA is expected to release the full schedule for the 2025-26 season at some point next week. International games have already been announced by the league, while Opening Night and Christmas Day schedules have also leaked. The NBA announced that the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks would play in the Mexico City game on November 1. The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies will meet in this se...2025
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• NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Summer If They Don’t Win 2026 Title

If the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t win the 2026 title, an NBA exec can see them “going hard” after LeBron James next summer. James, 40, becomes a free agent next summer for the first time since 2018. He will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. […] The post NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’...2025
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• Lakers assistant hints at bigger role for Bronny James

Bronny James may be heading for a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, at least according to one of the team’s assistant coaches. In an...2025
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• ‘I Got Kids’ — Former Lakers Guard Urges WNBA Fans To ‘Stop’ Infamous Sex Toy Trend
All you need to know about the bizarre wave of sex toy-throwing incidents at WNBA games, and the response from an ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard....2025

• Rumor: Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III ‘May Already Be Banged Up’

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III “may already be banged up,” according to NBA insider Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Lakers have been heavily linked to Williams III, but they probably won’t trade for the big man due to his extensive injury history. “One name who has popped up plenty recently is […] The post Rumor: Trail Bla...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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• The Clippers built a 2017 NBA superteam in 2025

Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images The Clippers are going to be good next year. But they would have been unstoppable a decade ago. Chris Paul has indicated the 2025-26 season will be his final year in the NBA before retirement. The free agent guard has made a decision on where he’ll spend his last stop, and he’s going back to the place where he enjoyed the most success in his Hall of Fa...2025
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• Marcus Smart Agrees To Two-Year, $11M Deal With Lakers After Buyout With Wizards

Marcus 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...2025
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• Thunder Could Be Sold 'Soon' Amid Rising NBA Valuations

The 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...2025
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• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26

LeBron 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...2025
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• De'Anthony Melton Receiving Strong Interest From Warriors

The 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...2025
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• Browns Joel Bitonio talks with our Barry Shuck about Kobe, Nick Chubb, Kevin Stefanski, fondest memory, retirement, more

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images 25 questions with one of the most decorated Browns player in history Every football championship team has a few things in common. A great pass rush, capable cover corners, and a superb offensive line. RELATED: SOMETHING’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR WITH THE OFFENSIVE LINE Notice that the quarterback wasn’t mentioned. It is a huge plus to have...2025
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• Damian Lillard’s 7 best NBA free agency landing spots, ranked by fit

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Let’s rank the best free agency destinations for Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard never expected to be a free agent this summer. The Milwaukee Bucks had other plans, pulling off a bold scheme to waive-and-stretch Lillard to open up the cap space to sign Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers. Lillard will be out for all of the 2025-26 season as he recove...2025
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• Dorian Finney-Smith, Rockets Agree To Four-Year, $53M Deal

Dorian 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...2025
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Has Lost 30 Pounds Since Last Summer
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić May Have Lost Over 30 Pounds

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers may have lost over 30 pounds. Dončić lost weight this offseason by going on a gluten-free, low-sugar diet, according to Men’s Health. He has also gone on an intermittent fasting plan designed to limit inflammation and help his body recover better. Slovenian media says Luka lost 14 kg […] The post Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Do...2025
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• Anthony Davis Lists Bel Air Mansion for $39.9 Million

Anthony Davis is unloading more than just jumpers this NBA offseason. He’s also parting ways with his Bel Air mega-mansion. According to TMZ, Davis has listed his Los Angeles mansion for $39.9 million. The move comes months after the 10-time All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks. The 17,254-square-foot estate […] The post Anthony Davis Lists Bel Air Mansion ...2025
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• Anthony Davis Lists Los Angeles Mansion For $39.9M After Lakers Trade
Anthony Davis is reportedly putting his massive Los Angeles mansion on the market. This news comes six months after the Los Angeles Lakers traded the 10-time All-Star to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic at the February deadline. Anthony Davis’ Mansion Has Elevator, Theater, Home Gym Davis is listing his 8-bedroom, 12-bath estate in […] The post Anthony Davis Lists Los A...2025
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• Lakers’ Luka Dončić Didn’t Take Ozempic

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers lost a lot of weight this offseason. Some people think Dončić took Ozempic, but the five-time All-Star says he didn’t. Ozempic???pic.twitter.com/BNSPOdek44 — Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) July 30, 2025 Dončić transformed his body this summer by going on a gluten-free, low-sugar diet, according to Men’s […] The post Lake...2025
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• Rumor: Mavericks Haven’t Leaked All Negative Stories About Luka Dončić

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t leaked all the negative stories they have about Luka Dončić, according to NBA insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN. The Mavericks, who traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season in February, leaked several tidbits to the media bashing Dončić’s work ethic, diet, weight and conditioning after the blockbuster trade […] The post Rumor: Mavericks Haven&...2025
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• Lakers’ Luka Dončić Is On Gluten-Free, Low-Sugar Diet

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers is on a gluten-free, low-sugar diet now, per Men’s Health. Dončić transformed his body this offseason. “What the Luka haters have never seen is this: Dončić slogging through two-a-days in Croatia while sticking to a gluten-free, low-sugar diet that includes at least 250 grams of protein and one almond [̷...2025
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• Luka Doncic Details Mindset Committing To Improved Training Regimen

Luka Doncic has committed to an intensive offseason training regimen in Croatia, working with his specialized fitness team to rebuild his physique following the Los Angeles Lakers' early playoff exit. Doncic has implemented intermittent fasting and twice-daily workouts while focusing on strength and conditioning improvements. When Doncic was traded by the Dallas Mavericks, the team suggested his c...2025
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• Lakers Source Downplays LeBron James Not Reaching Out To Marcus Smart: ‘He’s On Vacation, Calm Down’

Marcus Smart revealed to Los Angeles Lakers reporters on Tuesday that he hasn’t heard from NBA legend LeBron James. Why? Because LeBron is on vacation with his wife, Savannah James. “He’s on vacation,” a Lakers source told Hoops Wire. “Calm down. LeBron is allowed to enjoy his summer. He doesn’t have to be about us […] The post Lakers Source Downplay...2025
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• Luka Doncic Has Lost Significant Weight With Offseason Conditioning Overhaul

Luka 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...2025
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"The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania."

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"LeBron James said he's unsure when, where and how his exit from the NBA will happen but expressed a hope that it will be as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers."

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"The Denver Nuggets outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Saturday, winning 119-108 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead."

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"Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drained the game-winner against Team Durant in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, and unknown to many, his jumper was actually inspired by Michael Jordan."

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"Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was absolutely hyped after witnessing Kevin Durant and Team USA beat France to win the gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."

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"The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic."

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"EL SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games"

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"EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Nigel Hayes to a 10-day contract, it"

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"The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Kobe Bryant's jersey numbers 8 and 24 in a halftime ceremony to be held on December 18 when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors."

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"Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose praised Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant on Thursday prior to his final matchup with the legend at the Staples Center."

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"Kobe Bryant's recovery from rotator cuff surgery in January appears to be going according to plan after the Los Angeles Lakers star returned to a basketball court Saturday."

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"He walked away with five rings from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and scores of crunch-time heroics while having appeared in more playoff games than anyone else in league history (for now)."

• NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Summer If They Don’t Win 2026 Title
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• 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...2025
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• NBA Executive Expects Cavaliers, Mavericks, Warriors To Pursue Lakers’ LeBron James Next Offseason When He Becomes Free Agent

An NBA executive expects the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors to pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason, according to DallasHoopsJournal.com. LeBron, who turns 41 in December, becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason for the first time since 2018. The NBA legend […] The post NBA Execu...2025
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• The Lakers could have another undrafted gem on their hands

In a summer dominated by LeBron James and Luka Doncic headlines, the Los Angeles Lakers may have quietly struck gold once again in the UDFA market....2025
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• Luka Doncic Talks About His Fitness Ahead of EuroBasket with Slovenia
A Shift in Offseason Approach After signing a max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic didn’t waste time celebrating. Following a brief stop in Las Vegas, where he caught a Backstreet Boys show with teammates, Doncic headed to Slovenia to begin preparation for EuroBasket. Now training with his national team, Doncic faced […] The post Luka Doncic Talks About His Fitness...2025
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• Lakers Unable To Sign 15th Player On Roster Until January 18

The Los Angeles Lakers are not able to sign a 15th player to the roster until January 18 due to being hard-capped at the first apron. The Lakers used their non-taxpayer midlevel exception to sign Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia this offseason. Rob Pelinka stated during last week's press conference to announce Luka Doncic's extension that he plans to be aggressive with upgrading the roster. "We like...2025
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• Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next Contract

Austin 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...2025
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could Make $30 Million Annually On Next NBA Contract

Los 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...2025
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• Dončić Commits to L.A. with Championship Vision
Luka Dončić’s offseason took a major step forward when he signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While rumors had swirled about his long-term intentions, Dončić’s manager, Lara Beth Seager, made it clear that there was never a doubt. “I think it was always known that, when Luka was traded […] The post Dončić Commits to L.A. with Championship Vision ...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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• Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next Contract
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• Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could Make $30 Million Annually On Next NBA Contract
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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...2025
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• Luka Doncic To Be In Los Angeles On Jordan Brand Tour One Day After Becoming Extension Eligible

Luka 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...2025
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• Shake Milton, Partizan Agree To Two-Year Deal

Shake 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....2025
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• Jordan Goodwin Claimed By Suns

Jordan 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...2025
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• Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers

Veteran 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...2025
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• 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...2025
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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 ...2025
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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....2025
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• Luka Doncic On Lakers' Roster: 'We Have What We Need To Compete For A Championship'

Luka Doncic said that the Los Angeles Lakers have all the ingredients to win an NBA title after signing a three-year, $165 million max extension on Saturday. "We have what we need to compete for the championship," Doncic said at a press conference announcing the deal. "I'll try to win every game no matter what, and we got some new great guys on the team, so you know we're going to go for it." Don...2025
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• Rob Pelinka Says LeBron James Retiring With Lakers 'Would Be Great'

Rob Pelinka addressed the relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers front office and LeBron James, describing the interactions between the two sides as "positive." "All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp, Rich in particular, have been positive and supportive," Pelinka said on Saturday. "The dialogue with [Paul] has been open and constant." With James picking up his $52.6 million...2025
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• Luka Doncic, Lakers Agree To Three-Year, $165M Max Contract Extension

Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, reported Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a player option for 2028. "Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, the new owner Mark Walter have built a close rapport with Luka Doncic and his inner circle to get him to commit here. And now Luka Doncic, he's going to be the face of this Lakers organizatio...2025
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• 6 men’s college basketball teams who got better this offseason, and 2 who got worse

Set Number: X164703 TK2 Here are some men’s college basketball teams that got better over the offseason ... and a couple that got worse. The men’s college basketball season is a sprint, not a marathon. No team plays more than 40 games including the postseason, and that’s all that’s needed for a national champion to be crowned. The offseason is starting to feel the same way: most of the tra...2025
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• Lakers Source Downplays LeBron James Not Reaching Out To Marcus Smart: ‘He’s On Vacation, Calm Down’
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• Marcus Smart On Getting Recruited By Luka Doncic: 'That Meant A Lot'
Marcus Smart said that getting recruited by Luka Doncic played an important role in him signing a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. "When you get a guy like Luka calling... checking on you, trying to see where you're at, to see if you want to come join something special that he's trying to cook up over here," Smart said. "For him to say that he can really use my help, that meant a lot...2025
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• Marcus Smart Details How Luka Doncic Recruited Him to the Lakers
Marcus Smart has opened up about how Luka Doncic’s persistence helped sway his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. In his first press conference in purple and gold, the point guard recalled the moment his agent first delivered the news that Doncic had reached out about a potential move. “It first came, […] The post Marcus Smart Details How Luka Doncic Recruited Him to the...2025
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• LeBron James ‘Had Eyes’ on the Mavericks: Report
LeBron James stirred up plenty of offseason drama before ultimately staying with the Los Angeles Lakers. There was a moment when Bron seriously eyed a move to Dallas, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. “In particular, the whispers about him having eyes for Dallas – a place where he could have teamed up with […] The post LeBron James ‘Had Eyes’ on the Mavericks: Re...2025
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• LeBron James ‘Had Eyes’ on the Mavericks: Report
LeBron James stirred up plenty of offseason drama before ultimately staying with the Los Angeles Lakers. There was a moment when Bron seriously eyed a move to Dallas, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. “In particular, the whispers about him having eyes for Dallas – a place where he could have teamed up with […] The post LeBron James ‘Had Eyes’ on the Mavericks: Re...2025
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• Jeanie Buss’ Nephew Boasts About Lakers’ Record-Breaking $10 Billion Sale, Shows Off Ring In Viral Video With IShowSpeed
Following the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, Twitch streamer iShowSpeed shared a hilarious encounter with a member of the family during a viral moment....2025
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• Derrick Rose Calls Kobe Bryant 'Our Generation's Michael Jordan'
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Does Kobe Bryant Respond to a Heckler by Counting His Rings?
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• Kobe Bryant Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery
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• Kobe Bryant Plans to Retire with Lakers, Won't Play for Other Teams
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• Lakers to Retire Kobe Bryant's Jerseys

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• Has Kobe Bryant Become Too Obsessed with Passing Michael Jordan in Scoring?
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• Can the NBA Ever Replace Kobe Bryant?
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• NBA Trade Idea: Cavaliers Acquire LeBron James, Austin Reaves From Lakers, Walker Kessler From Jazz

LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler on the Cleveland Cavaliers next NBA season? Boy, wouldn’t that be fun? It’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, so fantasy trade ideas are flying everywhere. The latest came from Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, who created the following trade idea between the Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, […] The post NBA Trade Idea: Cavaliers ...2025
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• Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 fantasy basketball season recap: Luka Doncic set to be next Laker Legend
Outside of the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the breakout season from Austin Reaves provides hope for the future in Los Angeles....2025
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Here are our winners and losers from the big Luka Doncic, Anthony trade between the Lakers and Mavs. It’s still hard to believe the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is real. Trades like this only happen in fantasy basketball or NBA 2K dynasties; in the real world, 25-year-olds with five First-Team ...2025
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• Dallas Mavericks take bad spotlight from Dallas Cowboys with Luka Doncic trade

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Mavericks have outdone the Cowboys and lately that is not a good thing. It has been a very long year and change for the Dallas Cowboys. From the moment the Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of last season’s playoffs, just about anything and everything they have done has been met with disaster and chaos. The hope is certainly that the...2025
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Thunder/Spurs, Lakers/Rockets Headline 2025 NBA Christmas Day Games

The NBA's 2025 Christmas Day schedule on ABC and ESPN has leaked via Shams Charania, headlined by the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs. • Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks• San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder• Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers• Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors• Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets The Boston...2025
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• Luka Doncic Talks About His Fitness Ahead of EuroBasket with Slovenia
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• Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next Contract
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• Luka Doncic Has 'Moved On' From Mavericks, 'Only Looking Forward'

Luka Doncic signed a three-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on the first day he became eligible to do so as he now is believed to be fully adjusted to his new life after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks. "He's moved on," Doncic's manager, Lara Beth Seager, told The Athletic. Doncic was widely expected to commit to the Lakers this offseason and he did just that. "I think it was always ...2025
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• Luka Doncic On Lakers' Roster: 'We Have What We Need To Compete For A Championship'
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• Lakers, Luka Doncic Announce Contract Extension: ‘Excited to Keep Working, Bring Championships to LA’

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are keeping their NBA partnership going. Doncic has agreed to a three-year maximum-salary contract extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, agent Bill Duffy told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal will kick in starting with the 2026-27 campaign and replaces the player option […] The post Lakers, Luka Doncic Announce Cont...2025
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• 6 men’s college basketball teams who got better this offseason, and 2 who got worse
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• NBA Fans Celebrate Lakers’ Signing of Former UNC Star
The LA Lakers have made headlines this week with the signing of former college standout RJ Davis. The 23-year-old guard, who starred at the University of North Carolina, was officially announced as part of the Lakers’ training camp roster, joining Eric Dixon, Arthur Kaluma, and Augustas Marčiulionis. Via The Los Angeles Lakers: “The Los Angeles […] The post NBA Fans Celebrate Lakers’ S...2025
• Luka Doncic Details Mindset Committing To Improved Training Regimen
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