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The 2026 NBA Summer League began on Friday with the California Classic at the Chase Center in San Francisco.The Golden State Warriors took on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of the night. Yaxel Lendeborg led the way for Golden State, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds and six assists on a perfect […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Criticizes Himself After ‘Perfect’ Summer League Debut appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers have added forward Jack Doumbia Jr. to their developmental pipeline after selecting him in the G League International Draft. The post Lakers Quietly Add International Forward to Developmental Pipeline appeared first on HEAVY .
Luka Doncic gives a thumbs up to the flurry of Lakers roster moves, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike hears that Doncic is “excited” about the Lakers’ signings, with the team addressing his biggest desires for the roster by re-signing Austin Reaves and securing an elite rim-protecting center in Walker Kessler via a […]
Marcus Smart was too old for the new-look Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA trade rumor mill is still spinning even on a holiday. Check in with what's going on among league rumblings. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Trey Murphy, Anthony Davis, More Lakers Deals and the Big Board appeared first on HEAVY .
The NBA offseason is now in full flow and movements are being made around the league. Several free agents are still available in the open market, although landing spots are tightening quickly.One free agent still open to be signed is Rui Hachimura. His deal expired with the Los Angeles Lakers and recent additions indicate they […] The post Timberwolves Get Good News on Rui Hachimura After West Rival Strikes Out appeared first on HEAVY .
John Hollinger believes the Lakers haven't adequately replaced LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the busy week in terms of incoming and outgoing pieces. Most notably, LeBron James’ decision to move elsewhere has prompted immediate reaction.The likes of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, and Sandro Mamukelashvili have joined as the front office looks to build a new core led by Luka […] The post Lakers Get Bad News on Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit as West Rival Enters Race appeared first on HEAVY .
As LeBron James enters unrestricted free agency, his next destination will reportedly not be money-oriented at this stage of his career. James, 41, has chosen not to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season. This has opened doors to a good number of potential destinations, including a return to the Miami Heat.His longtime […] The post Miami Heat Receive Good News on LeBron James as Agent Sends Message appeared first on HEAVY .
LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers will not only affect his future but also his son, Bronny James’ status with the franchise. The older James used his unrestricted free agency to inform the Lakers that they could move forward without him. According to California Post’s Khobi Price, Bronny’s future in L.A. was always dependent […] The post Bronny James Receives Update on Lakers Future After Major Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Wizards gave up on Jaden Hardy too soon, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade for Deandre Ayton despite his untapped potential.
Obviously, the entire nation is caught up with the Jaylen Brown trade. It's hard not to be. The Boston Celtics traded an All-NBA Second Teamer who finished sixth in MVP voting for Paul George and draft picks. It's hard not to fixate on something like that.
The viral ‘LeBron Whiteboard’ has spiced up the annual offseason activity of watching where LeBron James goes. Now that James has actually walked into unrestricted free agency, trade-watch is even more intense. So when Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul mapped out his close friend’s future destinations on a whiteboard, media analysts had to question just why […] The post “Hold the League Hostage”: NBA Analyst Rips LeBron James Following Viral Rich Paul Whiteboard Video appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
Plus observations from Summer League and what the Lakers could do next.
The Lakers have re-signed G League All-Defensive guard Chris Manon to a two-way contract after an impressive rookie season with South Bay. The post Lakers Act Quickly to Retain Defensive Standout in Under-the-Radar Move appeared first on HEAVY .
NBA fans react to Cameron Carr and Yaxel Lendeborg's debut performances during the Lakers vs. Warriors game at the California Classic.
The Golden State Warriors have been aggressively pursuing LeBron James in NBA free agency since he made his intention to leave the Los Angeles Lakers known.James has become the hottest storyline in the NBA at this point in the offseason. No one knows what he’s going to do, but quite a few teams have lined […] The post Warriors Facing New LeBron James Competition in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Shamsas Charania iš ESPN skelbia, kad Andre Drummondas NBA rado naują klubą. 32-ejų vidurio puolėjas susitarė su Niujorko „ Knicks “ dėl vienerių metų 3,9 mln. JAV dolerių kontrakto. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2073170962141282673?s=20 „Drummondas užpildo ypač svarbią vidurio puolėjo spragą „Knicks“ ekipoje po Mitchellio Robinsono išvykimo. Iš Mount Vernono (Niujorko valstija) kilęs krepšininkas sulaukė kelių kitų ekipų, tarp jų ir „ Lakers “, s...
While we were distracted by the possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers could take advantage of the New York Knicks’ hardline second-apron decisions, an unexpected development emerged. Both teams are the primary suitors for three-time NBA champion center Kevon Looney. The Lakers’ roster needs for a center are well known. But they’re competing against the […] The post Knicks Set to Battle Lakers for 3x NBA Champion After Forcing Out Mitchell Robinson appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Lakers struggled in their first game of the California Classic, losing 104-72 to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. LA’s newest rookie, Cameron Carr, was off to a hot start for the team, scoring six points off two 3-pointers. Los Angeles’ other notable name, Adou Thiero, was 1-2 from the field, but looked […]
The Lakers have contacted three-time NBA champion center after missing out on Andre Drummond in their search for a veteran backup. The post Lakers Contact 3-Time NBA Champion After Missing on Drummond appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers need to find defensive-minded players wherever possible, and they just ensured that one who is already familiar with the franchise will remain in Los Angeles. On Friday night, the Lakers made the re-signing of Chris Mañon official, bringing the guard back on a two-way deal. This move was expected, as the Lakers had […]
Restricted free agent guard Chris Manon has re-signed with the Lakers on another two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post). Los Angeles tendered Manon a qualifying offer last week, making him restricted. He likely simply accepted that two-way QO to return to the Lakers. […]
Here’s Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr on three personal goals as he enters the NBA (selected 24th overall by the New York Knicks before being traded to LA). (via His Dad Played Against Kobe. Now He’s a Laker | Get to Know Cam Carr): “So first goal we have, meet teammates, cuz that was […] The post Cameron Carr: I want my number retired in between Jerry West and James Worthy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA Summer League action has kicked off with the California Classic, which is taking place at the Chase Center in San Francisco and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento from Friday through Monday.