Los Angeles Lakers

Here is why Cam Whitmore could be a low-risk, high-upside free-agent gamble for the Lakers late in the 2026 offseason.

Collin Sexton wanted an opportunity to impact winning on a big stage, making the Lakers an ideal destination.

Markieff Morris fired a shot at Kawhi Leonard over claims that he did not know about the Clippers' cap circumvention.

There continues to be a lot of moving parts at the top of the Los Angeles Lakers as the sale of the majority shares of the team from Mark Walter to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger pushes forward. Then, of course, there is the ongoing drama between the Buss siblings and whether they will be […]

With a proposed trade idea helping the Lakers land Derrick Jones Jr., we examine the three pros and the potential downside of this deal.

Bronny James is expecting to take on a bigger role with the Los Angeles Lakers in his first NBA season without his father LeBron James on the same roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their post-LeBron James era this summer after the four-time NBA champion informed the team he wouldn’t be returning for the 2026-27 season. There are contrasting opinions on how the Lakers will perform without the 41-year-old superstar, who spent eight consecutive seasons with LA. But former Lakers star Derek Fisher doesn’t...

After playing for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Mychal Thompson is sharing fatherly advice with his son, who finds a new home in Miami. Despite urging Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal explained that the veteran shooter is the type of player that […] The post Mychal Thompson gives Klay advice on playing for Pat Riley’s Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bronny James speaks about the Lakers' trip to Slovenia, becoming one of the longest-tenured players on the team, and more.

NBA 2K27’s global release means that there is only a little over a month to go before the 2026-27 NBA regular season begins. The latest installment of the basketball simulation game franchise reflects where teams stand prior to the start of the new campaign, and player ratings are somewhat of an indication as to how […] The post Walker Kessler headlines 3 Lakers NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trevor Ariza makes his feelings known on LeBron James facing unwarranted criticism and comparisons to Kobe Bryant amid ring-chasing accusations.

With just a few days to go before the start of training camp, there are still a handful of serviceable players available in free agency. One of them could land on the New York Knicks and help them defend the title. With the Knicks losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, it […] The post NBA rumors: Knicks an option for ex-Nuggets champion, but Lakers probably aren’t appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers' head coach JJ Redick addresses 500 kids at his former high school about his basketball journey.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become a team reminiscent of the Showtime Lakers after the signing of former Hawks and Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and a trade for former Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. The additions of Ball and Kuminga give coach Chris Finch’s team enough youth, speed and athleticism to run their opponents out of […] The post Jonathan Kuminga headlines 3 Timberwolves NBA 2K27 player ratings that will need major updates this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers bracing to keep Jarred Vanderbilt after failing to find a trade partner.

The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.

Here is a three-team mock trade that could help the Lakers improve their wing defense while also solving their current roster-number problem.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 5: Chris Manon #30, Arthur Kaluma #47, and William Hickey #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile after the game against the Miami Heat during the California Classic Game on July 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by...

The Los Angeles Lakers have a brand new roster, with almost no major rotation players left from the team that got to the second round last season. This team is built entirely around the strengths of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and one of the players best suited to help those two is Ziaire Williams. […]

While speaking about the merits of signing Collin Sexton, an insider claimed that he might be the answer to the Lakers' backup point guard problem.