LeBron James is still weighing out his options on which team he must join. Having already left the Los Angeles Lakers, the Akron-born clarified recently that he will not be holding free agent meetings with teams. Instead, his agent, Rich Paul, will sort things out for the 4-time NBA champion. Currently, many teams look like […]
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Lakers It doesn’t sound like DeMar DeRozan will be heading home after all. Ryan Ward of SI.com relayed that the Lakers aren’t considered a landing spot for the veteran forward after he was waived by the Kings, citing ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. That ends years of speculation linking the Los Angeles native to the Lakers. Instead, […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers let Rui Hachimura walk as a free agent even though franchise star Luka Doncic wanted them to retain the sharpshooter.
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LeBron James is still a free agent, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still one of the teams trying to secure his services for next season. Whether or not they’re the front-runners to do so is anyone’s guess, even though other teams seem to think that they are. LeBron has always handled free agency differently than […]
The Los Angeles Lakers may have only recently learned that LeBron James wouldn’t be returning, but according to veteran insider Ric Bucher, the organization had already been preparing for that outcome long before it became official. “I had to smile when it was reported that LeBron informed the Lakers that he didn’t intend to play […]
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Once LeBron James announced his decision to leave, the Lakers made wholesale changes almost immediately. But the Golden State Warriors, alongside a few other teams, are playing the waiting game to sign the 41-year-old free agent. The front office is reportedly first targeting trading for Anthony Davis to lure Bron to the Bay Area. While […]
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The future of Bronny James remains a fascinating topic since his father LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny remains under contract and should be considered a member of the Lakers moving forward. However, the opposing teams to have interest in LeBron could easily reach out about a trade to land Bronny in […]
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Although LeBron James will be testing the waters of free agency, reports indicate he won't personally meet any suitors.
One of the time-honored traditions of NBA free agency is finding some way to link the Lakers and DeMar DeRozan. No player has been connected more to the franchise without ever actually playing for them. Between trade rumors and repeated free agent pushes, DeRozan has flirted with joining the Lakers time and time again. It […]
The Miami Heat cap off their three-game California Classic stint against the Golden State Warriors gold squad Monday inside Chase Center. After a one-point on Friday, Miami lost in the sudden death double overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 93-91. Ryan Conwell had 16 points on 6-of-18 shooting, though he pulled down a […]
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The Lakers closed the California Classic with a narrow victory over the Spurs, 88-84. Adou Thiero was a late scratch while Cameron Carr only played in the first half. Chris Mañon stepped into the starting lineup in place of Thiero, who was out with a wrist injury. The young Lakers had a rough start to […]
Right before NBA free agency ended on July 6, forward Rui Hachimura has signed a two-year, $28 million deal by way of the mid-level exception with a new NBA franchise. The contract has a team option in the second season. The former Los Angeles Laker won’t have to move his whole life to a new […]
A handful of rising NBA stars were in action on Monday in Summer League.
A handful of rising NBA stars were in action on Monday in Summer League.
The Golden State Warriors have secured center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract extension, keeping “The Unicorn” in the Bay Area through the 2027–28 season. The deal includes a player option for the second year. While the $20 million annual average value reflects Porzingis’s elite floor-spacing ability, the underlying structure highlights a masterclass […]
The Los Angeles Lakers’ handling of LeBron James’ free agency reportedly played a major role in his decision to leave the franchise this offseason. According to ESPN, James remains undecided on his next team, but the process mattered more than the money. Sources close to James said he would have accepted less than the $52.6 […]
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A new insider report reveals where DeMar DeRozan stands with the Lakers after his surprise free-agency twist.
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Nearly a week into free agency, LeBron James has yet to reveal where he plans to play next season, with little indication of when a decision will be made. After announcing his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, James was initially linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat. Since then, the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers need a reserve center after acquiring Walker Kessler and trading away DeAndre Ayton. Last season saw the flawed duo of Ayton and Jaxson Hayes on the roster, but both have left for new teams with the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz. Kessler needs a credible backup center after playing just 5 […]
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The GOAT debate was running, the stream chat was moving fast, and then one message stopped everything. He has won two MVPs, a Defensive Player of the Year award, and an NBA championship, and yet, sitting with the content creator Neon, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s heart nearly stopped when someone in the chat typed that LeBron James […]
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LeBron James has a big decision to make as he chooses his next team in free agency, but it sounds like his agent will be doing plenty of legwork on his behalf.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost talented forward Rui Hachimura to the rival Los Angeles Clippers, but they turned down a sign and trade idea. Clippers management was open to a sign and trade deal that would see the Lakers getting something back. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka basically shut it down upon realizing he wasn’t […]
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If the Golden State Warriors don't end up with LeBron James, they reportedly might target another veteran wing as a backup option.
If the Golden State Warriors don't end up with LeBron James, they reportedly might target another veteran wing as a backup option.
The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason philosophy around Luka Doncic became even clearer after the latest DeMar DeRozan update.
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