Los Angeles Lakers

Now that we know LeBron James was open to signing for a minimum contract, why didn't he just go back to the Lakers?

Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes P.J. Washington is a smarter win-now target than Jonathan Kuminga for Los Angeles.

Josh Shapiro reveals his private meeting with LeBron James, where he pitched him on joining the 76ers.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handshake after the game on February 5, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics Give LeBron James credit: He wasn’t bluffing. During an episode of his Mind the Game podcast in late May, he said: “I think at some point in June, late June, as July rolls around, free agency starts to get going and as July rolls around and maybe ...

Phil Jackson is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NBA history after winning 11 championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. Perhaps Jackson’s best trait as a coach was his ability to manage the personalities of his stars, be it Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen with the Bulls, or Kobe […]

Lakers insider Jovan Buha says Deandre Ayton's trade involved far more than simply clearing the way for Walker Kessler.

With the LeBron James era over in Los Angeles, Dončić seems to be embracing a changing leadership role.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Kevin Durant #7 and Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets sit on the bench during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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 T...

The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason knowing they needed to upgrade their center position. The team identified Walker Kessler as their top priority and traded a lot of draft capital to the Utah Jazz in order to bring him in via sign-and-trade. The Lakers did what was necessary to bring in their top […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after the Lakers defeated the Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on January 25, 2025 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty ...

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, according to reports. Here's the latest.

Lakers could turn toward Cam Johnson as final offseason addition.

Lakers The Lakers may not be finished reshaping their frontcourt. Ryan Ward of LA On SI, citing Dan Woike of The Athletic, wrote that Chicago’s Jalen Smith remains a potential trade target as Los Angeles continues searching for another center. Smith is viewed as an intriguing fit because of his energy, rebounding and ability to […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Jalen Smith, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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LeBron James spent eight years with the Lakers and won a ring, but was that enough?

LAS VEGAS — With the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr from Baylor University. The six-foot-five guard had a monster junior season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 reboundfs, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game in 34 appearances per game. Like the other Cameron taken in the NBA […] The post Exclusive: Cameron Carr ready to do whatever Lakers need as he prepares for life in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after receiving his 2020 NBA championship ring during a ceremony before the opening night game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Get...

People close to LeBron James felt the Los Angeles Lakers were never genuinely interested in bringing him back, despite president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka claiming otherwise during an end-of-season press conference. James and the Lakers never met in the lead up to free agency. There were reports that James was prepared to take a significant reduction in his salary if the Lakers presented a plan of how they were going to approach improving their roster. During th...

The LeBron James sweepstakes ended with the Philadelphia 76ers winning the race, tying the 41-year-old to an $8 million, 2-year deal. It is no secret that James considered a range of teams, and had even thought about retirement after he ended the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. While there were multiple finalists, the Cleveland […] The post NBA rumors: Rich Paul had no idea Shams knew about LeBron James’ secret Cavs meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.