Los Angeles Lakers rumors, news

Los Angeles Lakers news, rumors

  • Luka Doncic just handed the Lakers an unexpected gift with latest twist
    • Luka Doncic just handed the Lakers an unexpected gift with latest twist
    Los Angeles Lakers fans are no doubt eager for the season to start, especially after the Luka Doncic update....2025
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  • • LeBron James Helped Spark Luka Doncic’s Body Transformation
    Luka Doncic is entering his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the best shape of his career, and according to assistant coach Greg St. Jean, LeBron James deserves credit for helping push the Slovenian superstar to transform his body. “You know what? I always find this — iron sharpens iron,” St. Jean […] The post LeBron James Helped Spark Luka Doncic’s Body Transformation appear...2025
  • • Former Lakers Champ Gives Luka Doncic Advice On Leading LA
    There are few franchises in sports with the level of expectation the Los Angeles Lakers carry every single season. Winning championships isn’t a goal in L.A., it’s the standard. Now, 26-year-old Luka Doncic is stepping into that spotlight after arriving from Dallas, and Lakers legend Derek Fisher has some words of advice for the Slovenian […] The post Former Lakers Champ Gives Luka Doncic Ad...2025
  • • Mark Cuban’s NSFW Take On Luka Doncic After Lakers Trade
    There was a time when Mark Cuban’s support for Luka Doncic seemed unwavering. Back in 2020, the longtime Dallas Mavericks owner even joked that he “would’ve divorced his wife before he got rid of the Slovenian.” But with Doncic now wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey, Cuban’s stance has taken a turn. Cuban admitted he’s […] The post Mark Cuban’s NSFW Take On Luka Doncic After Lakers Tr...2025
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  • • Jeanie Buss Admits Lakers ‘Never Had a Player as Sad as Luka Doncic’
    The Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in February stunned the NBA world, and even more so, it stunned Luka himself. Team owner Jeanie Buss now says the superstar’s reaction was unlike anything she has ever seen. “Nobody knew the trade was going to happen,” Buss told Radio 1 during a stop on […] The post Jeanie Buss Admits Lakers ‘Never Had a Player as Sad as Luka Doncic’...2025
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  • • Lakers’ Two-Time Champ Calls Out Mavericks With Luka Doncic Take
    The Los Angeles Lakers have secured their future with Luka Doncic, and one of their former champions believes Dallas never deserved him in the first place. Sasha Vujacic, a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010, recently praised Doncic while also taking a subtle jab at the Mavericks during an interview on […] The post Lakers’ Two-Time Champ Calls Out Mavericks With Luka Donc...2025
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Los Angeles Lakers injury and suspension

  • Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Travel To Poland To Support Luka Doncic In EuroBasket
    • Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Travel To Poland To Support Luka Doncic In EuroBasket
    Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka were amongst a contingent of staff from the Los Angeles Lakers who flew to Poland this week to watch Luka Doncic play for Slovenia in EuroBasket. "Zero problems," Pelinka said. "I mean, it's just something that we believe in for the Lakers organization." Doncic had an injury scare in one of the lead-in games. "We just wanted to make a statement to Luka that we support w...2025
  • • Luka Doncic Cleared to Suit Up for Slovenia After Injury Scare
    Los Angeles Lakers fans can relax. Luka Doncic has been cleared to return for Slovenia just days after a knee scare in EuroBasket action. He “was reportedly cleared to play for Slovenia,” ending speculation that the injury could linger, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Tuesday. The incident happened Saturday during an exhibition game against Latvia, […] The post Luka Doncic Cleared to Suit Up...2025
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  • Luka Dončić Suffers Injury Scare After Collision at EuroBasket
    • Luka Dončić Suffers Injury Scare After Collision at EuroBasket
    Luka Dončić gave the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans a big scare over the weekend after going down with a knee injury during Slovenia’s Eurobasket exhibition against Latvia. The incident happened in the third quarter when teammate Gregor Hrovat accidentally collided with Dončić while backpedaling on defense. Dončić, who was planted in the lane […] The post Luka Dončić Suffers Injury Scare ...2025
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  • Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game
    • Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game
    Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was injured during Slovenia's EuroBasket leadup game against Latvia on Saturday. A teammate fell into Doncic's legs and knocked him to the floor during the third quarter of the game. The Slovenia star was favoring his right leg after the play. Doncic limped to the locker room but appears to have avoided serious injury. The Lakers star was spotted sitting on the...2025
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  • Rumor: Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III ‘May Already Be Banged Up’
    • 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
  • Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets ‘Sick Easier Now’ After Cardiac Arrest
    • 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
  • The Clippers built a 2017 NBA superteam in 2025
    • 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
  • Marcus Smart Agrees To Two-Year, $11M Deal With Lakers After Buyout With Wizards
    • 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
    • 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
  • LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26
    • 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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Los Angeles Lakers lifestyle

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

  • 2025
    "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."

  • 2024
    "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."

  • 2023
    "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."

  • 2022
    "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."

  • 2021
    "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."

  • 2020
    "The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic."

  • 2019
    "EL SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games"

  • 2018
    "EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Nigel Hayes to a 10-day contract, it"

  • 2017
    "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."

  • 2016
    "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."

  • 2015
    "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."

  • 2014
    "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)."

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Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Travel To Poland To Support Luka Doncic In EuroBasket
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  • Dawn Staley Would Have Taken Head Coach Job With Knicks If Offered
    • Dawn Staley Would Have Taken Head Coach Job With Knicks If Offered
    Dawn Staley confirmed she had a formal interview with the New York Knicks for their head coaching position and would have accepted the job had it been offered. Staley impressed during her conversation with Leon Rose and other members of the Knicks' front office, but she was not considered a finalist. "If the Knicks would have offered me the job, I would have had to do it," Staley said. "It's not j...2025
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  • Mark Cuban Reveals Communication Breakdown With Nico Harrison
    • Mark Cuban Reveals Communication Breakdown With Nico Harrison
    Mark Cuban no longer communicates directly with Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, despite hiring him in 2021 to replace Donnie Nelson. Cuban acknowledged the breakdown during an appearance on DLLS Sports, describing a fundamental shift in the team's power structure. Cuban sold his majority stake to the Adelson/Dumont family in 2023 with plans to remain involved in basketball operatio...2025
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  • Lakers, Kylor Kelley Sign Camp Contract
    • Lakers, Kylor Kelley Sign Camp Contract
    The 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 ...2025
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  • • Warriors Have Called Lakers ‘Multiple’ Times About LeBron James Trade
    The Golden State Warriors have reportedly made several attempts to pair LeBron James with Stephen Curry in the Bay Area dating back to the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Warriors Remain Interested In LeBron James According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Warriors have contacted the Los Angeles Lakers “on multiple occasions over the past 18 […] The post Warriors Have Called Lakers ‘Multiple’...2025
  • • Lakers Predicted To Shockingly Cut Ties With $53,827,872 Guard Who May Be ‘Too Shaky on Defense’
    One well paid guard faces an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers as his contract situation raises tough decisions for the team....2025
  • Dunc'd On: 2024 Offseason Re-Grades Continued! ORL thru WAS and DAL thru LAL
    • Dunc'd On: 2024 Offseason Re-Grades Continued! ORL thru WAS and DAL thru LAL
    We continue our 2024 offseason re-grades, looking back at how the big moves from last summer have aged with the benefit of a full season. From extensions in Orlando and Philly to Toronto's direction and Washington's draft, then through a Western run of Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, the Clippers, and the Lakers, we revisit the decisions that shaped the past year and the future outlook for ...2025
  • • Luka Doncic Avoided Serious Injury During EuroBasket Leadup Game
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  • • Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Not Expected To Sign Contract Extension Before 2025-26 Season
    The Los Angeles Lakers are in no rush to sign Rui Hachimura to a contract extension ahead of the final season of his current deal. Per Spotrac, the 27-year-old is slated to earn $18.25 million in the 2025-26 season. This is part of the three-year, $51 million contract he signed with the Lakers in July […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Not Expected To Sign Contract Extension Before 202...2025
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  • Nine Teams Could Have Significant Cap Space During 2026 NBA Offseason
    • Nine Teams Could Have Significant Cap Space During 2026 NBA Offseason
    There are nine teams who project to have significant cap space during the 2026 offseason. Cap space will be more readily available next offseason than it was in 2025 after a 10 percent increase in the cap for this season and a projected seven percent increase for 2026-27, combined with fewer veteran extensions this year. The Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Los Ang...2025
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Los Angeles Lakers stats and results

  • • 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...2025
  • • Lakers, Kylor Kelley Sign Camp Contract
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  • NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win MVP, Scoring Title Next Season
    • NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win MVP, Scoring Title Next Season
    One 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...2025
  • Austin Reaves Could Command $30M Per Season On Next Contract
    • 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
    • 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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  • • 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
  • Luka Doncic To Be In Los Angeles On Jordan Brand Tour One Day After Becoming Extension Eligible
    • 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, 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 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
    • 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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Los Angeles Lakers parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Mark Cuban’s NSFW Take On Luka Doncic After Lakers Trade
    2025
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  • • Mark Cuban Reveals Communication Breakdown With Nico Harrison
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  • • Vanessa Bryant Pens Heartbreaking Message on Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant’s 47th Birthday
    Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, had a wholesome but heartbreaking message for the late Los Angeles Lakers legend on his birthday on Saturday....2025
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  • • UConn HC Dan Hurley Confesses Why His Dad’s Advice to Leave for Lakers Was Rejected
    Head coach Dan Hurley reveals why he turned down his father's advice to leave for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and instead stay loyal to UConn....2025
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  • Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss
    • Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss
    The Buss family sold a majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Mark Walter in June....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 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
    • 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
  • • Lakers Source Downplays LeBron James Not Reaching Out To Marcus Smart: ‘He’s On Vacation, Calm Down’
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Top Los Angeles Lakers news

  • • Derrick Rose Calls Kobe Bryant 'Our Generation's Michael Jordan'
    2016
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  • • Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
    2014
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  • • Does Kobe Bryant Respond to a Heckler by Counting His Rings?
    2014
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  • • Kobe Bryant Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery
    2015
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  • • Kobe Bryant Plans to Retire with Lakers, Won't Play for Other Teams
    2015
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  • Lakers to Retire Kobe Bryant's Jerseys
    • Lakers to Retire Kobe Bryant's Jerseys
    2017
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  • • Has Kobe Bryant Become Too Obsessed with Passing Michael Jordan in Scoring?
    2014
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  • • Can the NBA Ever Replace Kobe Bryant?
    2014
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Los Angeles Lakers fantasy rankings and news

  • NBA Trade Idea: Cavaliers Acquire LeBron James, Austin Reaves From Lakers, Walker Kessler From Jazz
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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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Los Angeles Lakers schedule, game

  • • Lakers Sign Center Kylor Kelley To Training Camp Deal
    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Kylor Kelley, the Purple and Gold announced Monday in a news release. Although terms were not disclosed, it’s reportedly a training camp deal, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Kylor Kelley Entering Second NBA Season Kelley appeared in 11 games (two starts) last season with the New Orleans […] The post Lakers Sign Center Kylor Kelley To Training C...2025
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  • • Lakers, Kylor Kelley Sign Camp Contract
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  • Luka Doncic must embrace one thing for Lakers he never did for Mavericks
    • Luka Doncic must embrace one thing for Lakers he never did for Mavericks
    For the Los Angeles Lakers to maximize Luka Doncic's full potential, they must get something out of him that the Dallas Mavericks couldn't....2025
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  • • The Wolves Have A Manageable Schedule If They Can Win the Easy Ones
    The NBA has released its schedule, meaning it’s an exciting time for Minnesota Timberwolves fans. They will play 28 games on national television this season, including a Christmas Day showdown against the Denver Nuggets. They will see Luka Doncic and LeBron James immediately, with two of their first five games against the Los Angeles Lakers....2025
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  • Lakers To Unveil Pat Riley Statue On February 22
    • Lakers To Unveil Pat Riley Statue On February 22
    The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Pat Riley with the unveiling of a statue during a ceremony on February 22. The Lakers are scheduled to play the Celtics that night. Riley will join the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant with a bronze statue in Star Plaza. Riley won four NBA titles while coaching the Lakers from 1981 to 1990 during their "Showtime" era. Riley had a record...2025
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  • NBA 2025-26 team-by-team schedules
    • NBA 2025-26 team-by-team schedules
    The NBA has released its full 2025-26 regular season schedule, setting the stage for the league’s 80th campaign. Opening night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 21, featuring the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets, followed by the Golden State Warriors visiting the Los Angeles Lakers. The regular season will conclude on Sunday, […] The post NBA 2025-26 team-by-team s...2025
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  • • Warriors' 2025-26 NBA schedule released, featuring matchups vs. Lakers, Clippers
    The Golden State Warriors' quest for a fifth NBA title in the Steph Curry era begins against the Los Angeles Lakers and finishes against the Clippers....2025
  • Amazon's Opening Night To Feature Celtics/Knicks, Lakers/Wolves
    • Amazon's Opening Night To Feature Celtics/Knicks, Lakers/Wolves
    Amazon released details of its Prime Video NBA broadcasting schedule ahead of Thursday's complete regular-season announcement, featuring Friday night doubleheaders and extensive Emirates NBA Cup coverage. The streaming platform will launch NBA coverage with an October 24 doubleheader during opening week. The Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Lake...2025
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  • NBA Expected To Announce Full Schedule Next Week
    • 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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  • Thunder/Spurs, Lakers/Rockets Headline 2025 NBA Christmas Day Games
    • 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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Los Angeles Lakers rumors, scandals

  • • Lakers Rumors: NBA Insiders Believe LeBron James Could Request Trade
    Growing Uncertainty in Los Angeles The Los Angeles Lakers continue to face growing speculation about LeBron James’ future. While the organization hopes to keep him as the centerpiece of its championship pursuit, several NBA insiders are not convinced that he will remain in Los Angeles. James, 39, has expressed frustration with the team. Reports suggest […] The post Lakers Rumors: NBA Insider...2025
  • • ESPN Insiders Place Luka Doncic Second in Early MVP Forecast
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  • • LeBron James’ Camp Aware of Challenges in Potential Trade
    At one point earlier this summer, there was speculation that LeBron James might not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season. But after opting into his $52.6 million player option, the all-time leading scorer remains in purple and gold. His camp and the Lakers recognizing how difficult a trade would be to […] The post LeBron James’ Camp Aware of Challenges in Potential T...2025
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  • • Luka Doncic Cleared to Suit Up for Slovenia After Injury Scare
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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
  • • 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...2025
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  • • Mavericks CEO Admits Brutal Reality Check From Dallas Fans After Luka Dončić’s Shocking Trade to Lakers
    Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts spoke about Luka Dončić's shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and his feelings about the move....2025
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  • Rumor: LeBron James Won’t Leave Lakers For Nuggets Next NBA Offseason
    • Rumor: LeBron James Won’t Leave Lakers For Nuggets Next NBA Offseason
    NBA legend LeBron James won’t leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Denver Nuggets next offseason, according to Nick Wright of First Things First.  LeBron and his business partner, Maverick Carter, hung out with Nikola Jokić‘s agent, Miško Ražnatović, recently, creating speculation about LeBron joining the Nuggets next offseason when he becomes an unrestricted free […] The po...2025
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  • Former NBA champion shares shocking opinion on Luka Doncic
    • Former NBA champion shares shocking opinion on Luka Doncic
    Doncic is preparing for his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers....2025
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  • • ‘League Ain’t Ready’ – Lakers Fans Celebrate As Luka Dončić Reportedly Nears Mammoth $220,000,000 Contract Extension
    Los Angeles Lakers fans are buzzing as Luka Dončić reportedly nears a massive $220 million extension with the franchise amid rumors of Lebron James' exit....2025
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