Los Angeles Lakers

Players and fans alike often dream of the greatest players of different eras facing off against each other. These fantasy dream matches are great to think about and almost always include Los Angeles Lakers legends as the franchise has had so many of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. But it isn’t […]

Jovan Buha believes the Lakers can finish top four, win 50 games, and seriously challenge the West’s elite.

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn’t leave Lakers money on the table to join the Timberwolves. At least not money that was actually offered. During the Ball in the Family Podcast, Lonzo Ball’s manager, Darren Moore, said Kuminga contacted him directly after hearing discussion about his free-agent decision. “He actually DM’d me, and to clear this […] The post Jonathan Kuminga disputes talk of larger Lakers offer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Montrezl Harrell previews the offensive impact of the new-look Lakers following LeBron James' exit this summer.

The jury is still out on how the Los Angeles Lakers stack up to their Western Conference competitors. After losing LeBron James, along with several key role players, Los Angeles was forced to revamp the roster, and we have yet to see how well they mesh together. At a glance, the Lakers have a solid […]

So, who is this guy the Lakers mortgaged their future on? Here’s what we know about Walker Kessler.  The 7-foot-2, 245-pound center is considered one of the NBA’s elite rim protectors and rebounders. Luka Dončić made it clear to the Lakers he wanted him as his center.  And the Lakers responded by emptying their treasure...

Matisse Thybulle brings elite defensive tools to a Lakers team desperately needing his skillset.

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images After the Lakers’ four presumed starters, all other spot...

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Sandro Mamukelashvili. Sandro Mamukelashvili wasn’t on Lakers fans’ radar. That’s why when the Georgian big man joined the purple and gold, it was considered the team’s most out-of-the-box signing of the summer. With Mamu in the mix, the Lakers now have a different type ...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers, discuss the biggest WNBA storylines heading in to the playoffs and Natasha Howard joins the show!

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 18: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 18, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Of all the signings the Lakers made this offseason, San...

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James parted ways this offseason, with the 41-year-old heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. This left many wondering what the Lakers were going to do with his son, Bronny James. Prior to his father’s departure, the Lakers had fully guaranteed Bronny’s salary for the 2026-27 season, but some thought he […]

Something curious is happening with the Lakers.  They’re the second-winningest franchise in the NBA with 17 championships. They have a top-four player in the league in Luka Dončić. They’re located in one of the premier cities in the league in Los Angeles.  But a curious pattern has repeated itself this offseason.  Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson...

As the dust settles from the Los Angeles Lakers' Walker Kessler trade, the move continues to age surprisingly well.

Jovan Buha believes the Lakers improved at three of five positions, with point guard and center representing clear upgrades.

Here are three realistic Lakers starting lineups for 2026-27, from the expected five to spacing and defense-focused combinations.

Although the Lakers will have more money available to them next summer, a reunion with Anthony Davis seems impossible.

With the start of training camp just around the corner, there is one major question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and that is who will be their fifth starter. After overhauling their roster this offseason, there appear to be four locks in JJ Redick’s starting lineup to begin the season: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker […]

Luol Deng says his experience with the Los Angeles Lakers changed his perspective on the NBA after the team signed him to a four-year, $72 million contract but later removed him from the rotation. Deng had wanted to remain with the Miami Heat before joining Los Angeles in 2016. However, Pat Riley advised him to […] The post Luol Deng details frustration over Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers have signed free agent forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Watson, who turns 26 years old in October, was the 54th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He spent 2024/25 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with Boston and New York, having […]