Los Angeles Lakers

The 2026-27 regular season schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers has officially been released. Previously known as the South Bay Lakers, the franchise has rebranded their G League squad and moved the operations to Coachella Valley, where they will now call Acrisure Arena home. Last year was an […]

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency saga finally came to an end this week when he signed a two-year, $13 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Lakers starting at $12 million annually to join Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minneapolis. Both teams were in search […]

LeBron James and Bronny James already made history as teammates. Now, their first professional matchup on opposite sides could inspire a strategy that sounds absurd until Bill Simmons explains it. With Bronny remaining with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron now playing in Philadelphia, Simmons proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire the younger James for […] The post Bill Simmons’ wild Bronny, LeBron James idea might be genius appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt. And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16 players signed to guaranteed contracts,...

Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II could be on the trade block, and the Los Angeles Lakers could pair him back up with Luka Doncic. The post Electric Young Mavericks Center Could Be Lakers Next Trade Target: Rumor appeared first on HEAVY.

Lakers newcomer Sandro Mamukelashvili delivered another impressive performance for Georgia ahead of his first training camp in Los Angeles. The post Lakers’ $52 Million Newcomer Makes Another Statement Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.

With September around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers will soon have to finalize their roster needs. The problem? Time is of the essence, and there are officially few options that are potentially available now that most teams are done with their offseason order of business. According to Lakers reporter Khobi Price, the Lakers aren’t working with […] The post Report: Lakers Eye $84M Proven Luka Doncic Teammate to Solve PF/C Need appeared first on HEAVY.

A proposed Lakers trade would flip Jarred Vanderbilt and a draft pick for a proven playoff forward who could fit alongside Luka Doncic. The post Lakers Proposed Trade Flips Jarred Vanderbilt for Proven Playoff Forward appeared first on HEAVY.

Quentin Grimes could prove to be an ideal fit for the Lakers following his $60 million offseason move to Los Angeles. The post Lakers’ $60 Million Addition Tipped to Flourish Alongside Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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According to an NBA insider, the Lakers are "in the mix" for 3-and-D wing Bruce Brown.

The Lakers have both external and internal options to explore for their final starting spot.

With the bulk of their major roster moves this offseason already complete, the Los Angeles Lakers could turn their attention towards improving their depth. One particular area is the guard position, especially for the stretches when their two main scorers, creators and ball handlers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are off the floor. While the […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers a 20 PPG Sharpshooter Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers led by Luka Doncic are expected to be the NBA's biggest letdowns for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN projections.

Mychal Thompson joked that his son Klay rejected the Lakers for a $11.5M Heat deal because he didn't want his dad checking his hotel curfew.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't done themselves any favors this summer with questionable moves, but their latest free agency blunder is almost too much to bear.

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a couple of high-upside wing targets in the past week, most notably Peyton Watson and more recently Jonathan Kuminga, who reportedly agreed to a deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the door is not yet shut on adding a high-impact athletic wing capable of stretching the […] The post Knicks Proposed to Trade Josh Hart to Lakers for $90M Elite Two-Way Forward appeared first on HEAVY.

Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

LeBron James has always been centered around the great “GOAT” debate in the NBA, but after his recent decision to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, does it create a stain on his resume? Former NBA champion Stephen Jackson said on his show, “All the Smoke Pod” that he believes James’ decision to join the 76ers...

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