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After yelling at both his players and the referees, Nick Young flashed his familiar, gregarious smile. Young has not changed his personality following his 12-year NBA career filled with secondary scoring and a self-given nickname (“Swaggy P.”). But as the head coach of the “LA Riot” in Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league, Young has shown […]
Stephen Curry feels LeBron James would be ending his NBA career "the right way" by signing with the Golden State Warriors in free agency.
LeBron James may be leaving the Lakers, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Bronny James will be right behind him. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, league sources have pushed back on the idea that Bronny is automatically headed to whichever team signs his father in free agency. That doesn’t mean the second-year guard is […] The post Bronny James not expected to automatically join LeBron at next stop appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The new Los Angeles Lakers big man is ready to let it fly from beyond the arc.
Long before his move across the city of Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura had spoken about how important confidence from a coaching staff was to his game. Even after helping the Lakers reach the Western Conference Finals in 2023, his role often fluctuated, leaving questions about where he truly fit in the team’s long-term plans. Now, […] The post Clippers Giving Rui Hachimura Something That Was Missing With Lakers: “Makes Me Really Happy” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency remains unresolved, but former Los Angeles Lakers center Mychal Thompson believes the 23-year-old forward has an ideal opportunity waiting in Los Angeles. Speaking on ESPN Los Angeles, Thompson made a direct public pitch for Kuminga to join the Lakers, arguing that the franchise offers the best platform for the athletic […] The post Mychal Thompson urges Jonathan Kuminga to join Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With several key contributors from last season no longer on the roster, Austin Reaves says he is prepared to take on a bigger role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Following the departures of LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Luke Kennard, and Rui Hachimura, Reaves is now the only player remaining who started games for […] The post Austin Reaves ready for expanded Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Collin Sexton says he wants to make a greater impact on the defensive end after joining the Los Angeles Lakers, despite being known primarily for his scoring ability. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the player explained that he has studied several standout defensive guards and hopes to bring a similar mentality to his new team. […] The post Collin Sexton aims to boost Lakers’ defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler says he is determined to justify the organization’s major investment after signing a four-year contract worth nearly $130 million. The Lakers not only committed more than $32 million annually to Kessler but also surrendered two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps to acquire the young center. “With […] The post Walker Kessler eager to reward Lakers’ faith appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gary Vitti thought Magic Johnson was going to die.
LeBron James won’t return to the Lakers in 2026/27, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Bronny James‘ time with the organization is coming to an end too, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic. While there has been widespread speculation that Bronny will end up being traded to LeBron’s new team, league sources tell Woike that […]
The Philadelphia 76ers appear to have a legitimate shot of landing superstar forward LeBron James in free agency.To say that second-year guard V.J. Edgecombe would be excited about the opportunity to play alongside one of the game’s greats would be an understatement.V.J. Edgecombe Says LeBron James Joining the 76ers Would be ‘Amazing’When asked about the […] The post V.J. Edgecombe Sends Clear Message Regarding 76ers’ Pursuit of LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY .
Luka Doncic can get Ziaire Williams the looks he needs to thrive in the Los Angeles Lakers offense.
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the NBA Summer League with a 99-84 win as Cameron Carr returned with a game-high 23 points. The 21-year-old from Baylor was drafted by the New York Knicks and subsequently traded to the Lakers, who may have landed a potential bargain. Carr went 8-18 from the […] The post Lakers star Cameron Carr’s ‘ain’t no pretty boy’ mic drop after smacking Clippers in Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While teams have been making their pitch to persuade Hall of Fame forward LeBron James, Mychal Thompson, a legend of his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, is making his for Jonathan Kuminga. The Lakers inked free agent center Walker Kessler to a four-year, $130 million deal. It’s been a busy summer for the Lakers. […] The post Legend demands Jonathan Kuminga signs with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the NBA world eagerly awaits LeBron James’ decision regarding his next free agency destination, his former teammate and close friend, Richard Jefferson, claims to know the master plan. During an episode of The Road Trippin’ show, Jefferson disclosed that James has already mapped out the exact date of his departure from the Los Angeles […] The post Richard Jefferson calls out ‘Kobe fans’ who hated LeBron James with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lakers rookie Cameron Carr backed up another standout Summer League performance with a postgame message that reflects his winning mentality. The post Lakers Rookie Makes Bold Statement That JJ Redick and Fans Will Love appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cleveland Cavaliers should be all-in on LeBron James, though that doesn't mean they should give in to any and all of his demands.
“It’s a powerful, powerful emotion, nostalgia, and I’m leaning into it.” -Rich Eisen A podcast series about the glory days of SportsCenter seems so obvious that you wonder why it had not been tried before. Credit Rich Eisen for recognizing the value of nostalgia and for creating one of the summer’s better pods. This Was…
Lost in the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason moves was a potentially big development involving Austin Reaves.
LeBron James may have the entire NBA world at a standstill after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be joining another team as an unrestricted free agent. However, he appears to be making the most of his time off even as a range of teams chase his signature. That includes the Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green spotted hanging out with LeBron James again amid free agency chase appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James is a free agent and has a whole host of teams wanting to sign him for next season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are already prepping Cameron Carr for regular season minutes.
Adou Thiero's impressive Summer League performances are strengthening his case for a meaningful role with the Lakers next season.
NBA legend Gary Payton holds Austin Reaves in high regard by drawing parallels between his role and Scottie Pippen's.