Los Angeles Lakers

While everything surrounding the Lakers has been a whirlwind, the basketball should still be good this season.

The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and that of course means the dates on the calendar will start getting circled for the biggest matchups of the year. The Lakers are always one of the most anticipated matchups for many teams and that is even more the case with Luka […]

Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka was “empowered” to continue running the front office under team owner Mark Walter, but it remains to be seen whether his job will remain safe under incoming co-owners Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. One agent who spoke to McMenamin suggested that Iger’s comments […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines this week when it was reported that — for the second time in less than 18 months — the franchise is being sold. Mark Walter bought a majority stake in the team last year for a $10 billion valuation, and is now selling his shares to Bob Iger and […]

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Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Ziaire Williams attends a 2026 NBA Summer League game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images After making their big swings this offsea...

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has signed with Boulazac Basket Dordogne, the French team announced today (via Twitter). A 12-year NBA veteran, Beverley made 666 regular season appearances from 2012-24 for the Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Bulls, Sixers, and Bucks. Known for his defensive tenacity, the 38-year-old posted career averages of 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, […]

Just before the start of free agency, it was revealed that LeBron James would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season. James would take his time and weigh out all of his potential options before deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Rumors would circulate about why James chose not […]

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Josh Kushner will be required to sell his stake in the Miami Heat before he can purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told The Athletic. Kushner bought a 5% stake in the Heat in 2024. Kushner will then serve as the controlling owner of the Lakers. The Athletic also reported that Kushner is using his money to buy the team. NBA rules cap institutional ownership at 20%, with the overall percentage owned by those investors at 30%. There is no timeline for when governors will approve Bob Iger a...

Kendrick Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers should enter the 2026-27 season with championship expectations, even if he still has serious doubts about how the roster is built around Luka Dončić.

The Los Angeles Lakers rocked the sports world on Wednesday. Owner Mark Walter sold the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. One year after Walter acquired the Lakers from Jeanne Buss for $10 billion, the franchise is scrambling. Certain names will remain in place for now, such as […] The post Lakers rumors: Ramona Shelburne gives eye-opening Chris Paul advice to Bob Iger after franchise purchase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers are set to begin their first season without LeBron James since the 2017-2018 season, and are ready to fully embrace the Luka Doncic era. Clearly, the NBA still sees plenty of value with Los Angeles to be shown in the national spotlight quite often. During the NBA’s schedule release on Thursday afternoon, it...

Welcome to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic.  I know you were upset about The Trade, but now you can decompress amid the stability of one of the greatest brands in sports. You’ve joined the darlings of the NBA. The 17-time champions. It’s all sunshine, sea breezes and engraved diamond rings from here on forward.  Or is it?...