Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic in order to get back into contention. One way to do that is to bring in players he has a history with and they did exactly that with both Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy. Specifically for Hardy, the Lakers acquired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of changes over the offseason, but they should still be one of the better teams in the Western Conference with the help of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. That might not be enough for some people to think they’ll be competitive this season, including players in the league. […] The post Lakers get hit with ‘most overrated’ diss from Norman Powell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Can Ziaire Williams outperform his contract in Los Angeles?

The NBA Board of Governors meetings are set to take place this week, which, for the Los Angeles Lakers, brings up an interesting question of exactly who is the team’s governor at this point. Jeanie Buss has been operating as Lakers governor, but with the drama and uncertainty surrounding the team’s sale, and her siblings […]

With a host of new Lakers on the roster, which players could be breakout candidates this season?

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 23: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets attempts a layup defended by Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on March 23, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Previ...

The sale of any team is subject to approval by the NBA Board of Governors with at least 23 of the 30 owners needing to vote positively in order for the sale to go through. With the Board of Governors meetings taking place this week, many believed the recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Marcus Smart’s departure from the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly driven in part by the veteran guard’s desire for a fresh start elsewhere. Lakers insider Jovan Buha discussed the circumstances surrounding Smart’s exit, while acknowledging that there are different versions of exactly how the situation unfolded. “I don’t have great clarity on this, and there […] The post Marcus Smart left Lakers seeking fresh start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets drives around Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter of a game in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 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 Tim Warner/Ge...

They replaced all of it by handing out nearly $480 million over 26 combined contract years, including four player options, to a group of players who have zero combined All-Star appearances or year-end awards. When you think of it that way, it’s all a bit scary. The Lakers did so against a backdrop of even more change, with a shocking sale occurring just as they started moving in a new direction under Mark Walter’s ownership. But not everything the Lakers did this summer is terrifying, at leas...

Ettore Messina is set to join the Atlanta Hawks as a consultant starting this season. The Italian basketball coach spent the last six years with Olimpia Milano. The 66-year-old has previously worked as a consultant with the Lakers and an assistant coach for the Spurs. Hawks coach Quin Snyder was an assistant on Messina's staff at CSKA Moscow.

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships. What made the Philadelphia native different is that he was not afraid of anything, […]

Here is a mock trade idea that lands the Lakers a proven paint anchor while helping Toronto add shooting, defense, and younger talent.

Now that LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end, many are looking back on it and there have been differing opinions. While most acknowledge all that James accomplished in the purple and gold, there has always been this lingering feeling amongst many that he never felt like a […]

An anonymous NBA executive joked JJ Redick deserves Coach of the Year if the Lakers simply produce a top-20 defense.

Legendary European coach Ettore Messina will return to the NBA as a consultant with the Hawks, according to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net, relaying a report from Walter Fuochi of La Republicca. Messina will be reuniting with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, who was an assistant under Messina with CSKA Moscow before he started his NBA […]

How good will the Lakers be next season? Depends who you ask. In an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Charles Barkley said the Lakers are “probably better” than the...

When thinking about the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, the immediate association is with the Buss family, specifically Dr. Jerry Buss. He bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned the team into a powerhouse, which began with the Showtime era. The NBA propelled into immense popularity during the 1980s with a historic rivalry between […]

Several NBA insiders suggest the Clippers' 'little brother syndrome' with the Lakers pushed them to break the salary cap rules with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle.

The new look Lakers are already catching strays. Bulls All-Star guard Norman Powell named the Lakers as the most overrated team in the NBA on a recent Kick stream with internet personality N3on. Norman Powell signed with the Bulls in the offseason. Powell was formerly a cross-town rival of the Lakers, having some of the...