Los Angeles Lakers

Following the Lakers' busy offseason, insider Jovan Buha weighs the team's options to fill out the fifth starting spot.

The Warriors have waived Chance McMillian and Deivon Smith after signing them earlier on Wednesday to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Both players were members of the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, last season, and both will be eligible to receive Exhibit 10 bonuses if they stay with […]

The Lakers spent a lot of money this summer, which all points to one expected outcome.

The Los Angeles Lakers knew that point-of-attack defense has been a weakness of the team for several years, and it would need to be addressed as they revamped the roster this summer. They didn’t fully address it with their major signings — Quentin Grimes is the only non-negative POA defender they gave a multi-year contract […]

The 2017 NBA draft delivered superstars, champions and franchise cornerstones—just not in the spots everybody expected.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Amen Thompson #1 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston ...

Luka Doncic is preparing to take complete control of the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise moves forward without LeBron James. The pressure that comes with leading the Lakers is significant. The organization has won 17 championships, and its biggest stars have traditionally faced constant attention and criticism. Doncic will soon carry that responsibility without […] The post Luka Doncic takes Lakers spotlight after LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic has a lot of pressure on him, but the superstar was made for this

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn't refuse more money this summer than what he ended up taking with the Timberwolves.

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter their first season in the post-LeBron James era, they’ll be hosting an Austin Reaves bobblehead night in December. In a 2026-27 campaign in which the Lakers will unveil a Phil Jackson statue as a salute to the head coach who guided the franchise to three consecutive championships from 2000 […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves announcement will have fans buying tickets early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. isn’t impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers’ revamped roster ahead of their first season since LeBron James left via free agency. Gilbert Arenas predicts the cost of tickets in Los Angeles will drop in 2026-27. Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell called this year’s Lakers most-overrated in the NBA. Now, […] The post Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest about Lakers post-LeBron James roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michael Porter Jr. not sold on the Lakers as legitimate title contender.

Dissecting the Western Conference’s second tier

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 10: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves & Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets talk after the game on April 10, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone wholesome changes this offseason. However, the biggest headline-grabbing change remains LeBron James’ exit, who has now formed a super-team with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, as far as season expectations are concerned, former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas had a unique perspective. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas claimed that he […] The post Gilbert Arenas hits Lakers with ‘cheap season ticket’ diss after losing LeBron James appeared first on ...

After looking like another Lakers gem early last season, Jake LaRavia slumped hard. Can he find consistency this season?

Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant turned a tense on-court moment into part of a relationship that eventually developed into a close bond, with Barnes now reflecting on the famous incident involving an inbound pass. During a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, Barnes attempted to intimidate Bryant by faking a pass directly […] The post Matt Barnes reflects on Kobe Bryant no-flinch moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Get...

Iman Shumpert predicts the Lakers will be a borderline play-in team needing Luka Doncic to produce late-season magic.

Quentin Grimes was one of the free agency acquisitions for the LA Lakers during the offseason, and he is now getting to work. With LeBron...