In the mid-to-late-2010s, the Los Angeles Lakers began building up their roster with a number of outstanding draft picks. The likes of Lonzo Ball, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart and others gave the Lakers one of the most promising and talent-laden cores in the NBA at that time. Many of those young […]
Dillon Brooks explains what made him laugh at LeBron James.
One would imagine that few people in the world have a better idea about where LeBron James will sign in free agency than his son (and former Lakers teammate), Bronny. But Bronny asserted that he doesn’t know where his dad will land when Twitch streamer biggy22x pressed him about it when he spoke to the...
Suns GM Brian Gregory said the franchise felt comfortable bringing veteran forward Miles Bridges to the desert despite his "unacceptable conduct that has occurred in the past."
LeBron James arrived in Los Angeles in 2018 carrying more than championship expectations. He carried an entire era of NBA change with him. When James joined the Lakers, he was already a champion in Miami, a legend in Cleveland and could have retired as one of the NBA’s greatest players. But he was also different...
NBAThe 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers that won a championship boasted one of the deepest rosters in recent seasons. LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the way, but the role players were outstanding with the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Alex Caruso, Danny Green, Dwight Howard and many others all contributing in a big way […]
The Lakers lost a defensive stalwart in Marcus Smart this offseason, but Quentin Grimes is ready to try to fill the void
The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest signing has the potential to be an extremely impactful one in wing Matisse Thybulle. He has proven himself to be one of the best perimeter defenders in the league since he entered the NBA and is a two-time Second Team All-Defense selection. However, recently he has dealt with multiple injuries […]
Improving defensively on the perimeter was an important priority for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. One player linked as a possibility for the team to acquire was wing Lu Dort, who was a First Team All-Defense selection in 2025 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was known to be available via trade as they […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]
The biggest acquisition the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was executing a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler. The deal cost the Lakers the majority of their draft capital, but the team believes they have found the ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Reaves and Kessler actually […]
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Shaquille O'Neal is weighing in on LeBron James’ NBA destiny.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran guard Collin Sexton on a two-year contract worth around $19 million in free agency. They signed him using the room mid-level exception, meaning he was their final major addition in the flurry of signings that came on July 1. Sexton figures to be the backup point guard to both […]
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In addition to previously reported suitors like the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Bucks, the Clippers are among the teams with some sign-and-trade interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. According to Scotto, Kuminga and agent Aaron Turner aren’t necessarily seeking a specific salary figure that applies to every interested team […]
With so much roster overhaul for the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili is in a position to have a great year.
Many believe that wherever LeBron James goes, his son will follow in a trade. But the Lakers are "happy to keep" Bronny James, per a report.
NBALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Co...