Los Angeles Lakers

Stephen Curry says he would rather re-sign with the Golden State Warriors than follow in LeBron James' footsteps by testing free agency next spring.

LeBron James may be a four-time NBA champion, but he's also a businessman.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed forward Anton Watson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but it presumably is an Exhibit 10 contract. That will allow Watson to spend training camp and the preseason with the Lakers and then have his contract transferred over to the Coachella Valley Lakers in the […]

The two premier NBA teams in California had very distinct offseasons.  The Lakers overhauled their roster around Luka Dončić, adding Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams, Jaden Hardy and Cameron Carr.  Meanwhile, the Warriors pretty much stood pat.  The one thing both teams had in common?  They missed out on...

The NBA thoroughly vetted Mark Walter before approving his purchase of the Lakers. According to commissioner Adam Silver, the league found nothing that caused concern. Fourteen months later, Walter is preparing to sell the franchise for $12.5 billion while reportedly under federal investigation. “We spoke to governmental agencies,” Silver said following the NBA’s Board of […] The post Adam Silver: NBA found no red flags before Mark Walter bought Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster this summer, bringing in the likes of Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili while losing LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard. Several members of the Lakers coaching staff and front office have expressed excitement about the new additions, believing they are […]

The NBA allows for 15 players under fully guaranteed contracts at the start of each season, along with three two-way contracts. The Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, which is allowed for the time being, but will need to be trimmed down before Opening Night on Oct. 21. The Lakers have […]

PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Clyde Drexler #22 of the Portland Trailblazers circa 1990 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Jeanie Buss (L) and Mark Walter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this summer, it was...

Collin Sexton’s game is not in question, but with needs at other positions, will the Lakers investment in him pay off?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several week...

Nate Duncan believes the Buss family trust contains multiple provisions allowing Jeanie Buss’ siblings to approve the proposed Lakers stake sale.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Trevor Keels #8 of the Miami Heat in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 2026 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 Thien-An Truong/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizard...

The Los Angeles Lakers did not make ESPN’s top 10 teams with the best futures over the next three seasons, ranking 13th in the outlet’s 2026-27 outlook. The Lakers were placed behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and […] The post Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Following the Lakers' busy offseason, insider Jovan Buha weighs the team's options to fill out the fifth starting spot.

The Warriors have waived Chance McMillian and Deivon Smith after signing them earlier on Wednesday to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Both players were members of the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, last season, and both will be eligible to receive Exhibit 10 bonuses if they stay with […]

The Lakers spent a lot of money this summer, which all points to one expected outcome.

The Los Angeles Lakers knew that point-of-attack defense has been a weakness of the team for several years, and it would need to be addressed as they revamped the roster this summer. They didn’t fully address it with their major signings — Quentin Grimes is the only non-negative POA defender they gave a multi-year contract […]

The 2017 NBA draft delivered superstars, champions and franchise cornerstones—just not in the spots everybody expected.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Amen Thompson #1 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on April 24, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yes, it’s the last of the NBA doldrums before Houston ...