Los Angeles Lakers

The former Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame center decried the lack of talent at the annual event.

Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it. Sexton earned a reputation as an efficient scorer and most importantly, shot 40.1% from 3-point range last season. As he embarks on a new journey in Los […]

Malika Andrews isn't too high on the Lakers.

As the Lakers look to fine tune their roster, insider Jovan Buha offers some meaningful advice concerning what the team should prioritize with their next roster moves.

The Lakers’ offseason has been a success.  An overwhelming success? No, that would be a bridge too far.  Especially when factoring in the holes remaining on their roster seven weeks before training camp starts and some of the details with certain decisions.  But considering what the Lakers’ goals and options were entering the summer, and...

The Lakers made a big swing for Walker Kessler. But what type of player are they getting?

We’re now into the dog days of the NBA season.  LeBron James made his decision. Luka Doncic got his center in Walker Kessler. Giannis Antetokounmpo is with the Heat.  Over the last few months, there have been some seismic changes in the NBA, leaving the landscape looking very different heading into next season.  Here are...

Kings Could Ben Simmons wind up in Sacramento? Logan Struck of Kings On SI suggests the Kings as a possible landing spot for Simmons, who is attempting an NBA comeback after sitting out last season to get healthy. There has been no report directly linking Simmons to Sacramento. But Marc J. Spears of Andscape reported […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz introduced into the starting lineup prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 24, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

With NBA training camp just a little under two months away, one of the top unsigned players in free agency is Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. The former lottery pick has been linked to a couple of teams including the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, but he remains on the market. And if Lu […] The post Lu Dort’s new Hawks number signals potential Jonathan Kuminga departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ben Simmons is trying to make an NBA comeback, but does the Lakers make sense as a landing spot?

Don Nelson played for the Boston Celtics from 1965 to 1976 after stints with the Chicago Zephyrs and Los Angeles Lakers. Neslon was a clutch sixth man and frontcourt reserve under legendary coaches Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Tom Heinsohn. Nelson's famous bouncing, back-rim jumper in Game 7 of the 1969 Finals against the Lakers to help secure the title was his shining highlight. Nelson won five rings during his Celtics career and his #19 was retired by the team in 1978.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 13: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers smile before a game on December 13, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Gett...

Bronny James is entering his third season with the Lakers. How has he improved ahead of a year without LeBron on the roster?

Not only is Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal one of the greatest basketball players of all-time and universally considered the most dominant force the game has ever seen, but he is also one of the most recognizable faces off the court, possessing one of the biggest brands any athlete has compiled in recent memory. […]

In July, the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. They got guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks in return. Shaquille O’Neal welcomes the news that Ayton will no longer be in Los Angeles. As the Lakers continue to change things up this offseason, Shaq is adamant that whoever […] The post Shaq savagely dunks on Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES - APRIL: Richard Anderson #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers is defended by A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the April 1988-1989 NBA season game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Champion...

The 2026-27 NBA season is still two months away, allowing fans plenty of time to theorize about the highly-anticipated upcoming campaign. With that, Lakers Nation is taking the time to rank the 100 best players in the NBA this season. This ranking looks at players only for the 2026-27 campaign, with no regard for future […]

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) ...

Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Granted, Ayton is a flawed player, but he was the best option […]