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Here are the Los Angeles Lakers' biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into 2026-27 after a huge summer that reshaped the roster.

In an era of private equity and priced-out parades, peace in Brooklyn starts with letting go.

Can Anthony Davis stay healthy long enough to help the Wizards this season? | Getty Images The big things that came to mind when I sat down to analyze Anthony Davis were negatives: he misses a lot of games, and he’s aging — he’ll turn 34 in March. As Southern Utah University sports economist and author of Wages of Wins David Berri has written, NBA players age like milk. A few other things stand out about Davis, though — mainly how frigging terrific he is when he does play. For example, Davis ...

General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers moved in silence to land superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks back in February of 2025. They made the deal — as any team would — but then were left with a team that was not equipped to best support Doncic in a championship effort. […]

Here is a realistic mock trade that would give the Golden State Warriors one of their missing pieces after extending Stephen Curry's deal.

Jayson Tatum dribbles the ball during a playoff game against the 76ers. | NBAE via Getty Images When ESPN released its annual “NBA Rank” top 10 list Thursday morning, many of us in Celtics-centric circles immediately looked for Jayson Tatum. OK, Nikola Jokic is No. 1. I’d go with Victor Wembanyama, but Jokic is certainly special. Then comes Wemby, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s pretty clearly the top three until further notice, at least from my perspective. ESPN has Jayson Tatum ...

Luka Doncic is ready to take on a bigger leadership role for the Lakers.

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 14, 2018 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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA is a league defined by legacy. Who has a ring, and who doesn’t. Who beat who in what...

With Walker Kessler and younger athletic pieces, the Lakers can shift their defensive identity from a year ago.

Some call it addition by subtraction

Here is a wild trade proposal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Rockets as the Knicks face a major contract decision with their center.

Dillon Brooks won’t be judged this season by his stats, but how he helps the Suns win.