Rob Pelinka Explains Why Lakers Can’t Hoard High-Value Draft Picks Like Thunder, Spurs
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers can't be irrelevant for several years like the Thunder and the Spurs were to increase the value of their draft picks.
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Timberwolves sign Drew Timme
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added another player to their training camp competition, agreeing to a deal with Drew Timme, according to HoopsHype. The former Gonzaga standout has already spent time with two NBA organizations. He has appeared for both the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers during his first two seasons in the league. Over […] The post Timberwolves sign Drew Timme appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lakers Notes: Redick, Starters, Luka, Slovenia, Trade Targets
By Rory Maher | at September 25, 2026 7:25 pm Lakers head coach JJ Redick is bullish about the team’s offseason moves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “I think with this group, probably the first time in my three years here that I feel like the pieces actually fit together,” Redick said. During the same press conference on Thursday, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka was asked whether he thought the Lakers — as currently constructed — are championship contenders. According to Melissa R...
Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron’s 76ers move
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Koby Altman would have loved for LeBron James to return for a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When the most popular player in franchise history decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations wasn’t fazed. “We can’t be reliant on one outcome. I think we have too much of a good thing going in terms of our infrastructure, our foundation to worry about one outcome,” Altman...
Lakers Notes: Redick, Starters, Luka, Slovenia, Trade Targets
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is bullish about the team’s offseason moves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “I think with this group, probably the first time in my three years here that I feel like the pieces actually fit together,” Redick said. During the same press conference on Thursday, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka […]
LeBron James Aims to Mentor Joel Embiid in Championship Pursuit
LeBron James explained on the new episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast that he stayed away from most basketball activities for at least a month and a half following the conclusion of his 2025-26 campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. At 41, he felt like his body responded “very well.” As for his mind? That responded better than it had the previous summer, James told co-host Steve Nash, as shown Friday. “I think the only thing that I continued to say to myself was, ‘If you still have an opport...
Keyshawn Johnson: LeBron’s Exit, Fake NFL Players & The Playboy Mansion
Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on ALL THE SMOKE for an unfiltered conversation about his years at ESPN and FS1, LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia, and the some of the biggest headlines around the NFL. The guys debate the Lakers’ supporting cast around Luka Dončic, whether Shohei Ohtani is the face of Los Angeles sports, and what the Dodgers need to win another championship. Plus, Keyshawn breaks down the Rams’ Super Bowl potential, explains why he wanted Miami to draft...
Live from Sixers Media Day | Monday at 11am
Watch live Monday at 11am for Sixers Media Day. We’ll have team press conferences and sit down interviews with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown,LeBron James, V. J. Edgecombe and more.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic drops hilariously NSFW demand before Slovenia pickup game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is packed with hot trade candidates heading into the 2026-27 season and Luka Doncic does not figure to be one of them. Doncic, fresh off a stern vow for the season, was caught up with in his native Slovenia recently, where he and teammates took part in a pickup game. […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic drops hilariously NSFW demand before Slovenia pickup game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luka Doncic crashing the MVP party is a real possibility despite early skeptics
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is already garnering praise as an MVP candidate despite there appearing to be a predetermined top three.
4 Lakers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp
Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason in which they revamped the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, they sit at 16 standard contracts on the roster heading into the start of training camp next week. That’s one over the league maximum of 15, requiring the Lakers to identify potential trade candidates. At some point […] The post 4 Lakers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Loss to Thunder led LeBron James to uncomfortable internal conversation
Los Angeles' loss to the OKC Thunder directly led to a long hiatus and a serious internal conversation for LeBron James this offseason.
LeBron's belief in Embiid may not matter if Wizards make Anthony Davis available
If the Washington Wizards decide to trade Anthony Davis before the deadline, speculation will swirl about him joining LeBron James and the Sixers.
Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster
NBA News NBA Rumors Spurs The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. The 6-foot guard went undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Lakers and spending his rookie season with their G League affiliate in South Bay. Davis averaged 18.4 points, 4.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 49 G League appearances. He shot 4...
“It Actually Fits”: Lakers HC JJ Redick Finally Ends 3-Year Identity Crisis, Credits Roster Overhaul
JJ Redick is entering his third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the roster now follows a much different timeline from the one he inherited. LeBron James left for Philadelphia after eight seasons in Los Angeles. The Lakers then used the offseason to build a younger group around Luka Doncic and [...]
‘Luka Doncic’s World’s Greatest’: Pelinka Says Lakers Did ‘Special Things’ To Build Around 27-Year-Old After LeBron’s Philadelphia Exit
Rob Pelinka believes the Los Angeles Lakers have a rare opportunity as they begin their next era. LeBron James left for Philadelphia after spending eight seasons in Los Angeles, which moved Luka Doncic to the center of the franchise’s plans. Doncic is entering his age-27 season. The Lakers spent the offseason adding younger players, shooting [...]
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Remains “Grateful” For LeBron James, But Are Lakers Better Without Him?
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick addressed how the Lakers are transitioning from the LeBron James era into the Luka Dončić era.
LeBron James Admits He’s Still Bothered Over Not Having Championship Parade In 2020
Former Lakers star LeBron James reflects on the 2020 title and the cancelled parade.
Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster
The Spurs have signed former North Carolina guard RJ Davis and finalized their 21-man roster for training camp. Davis is listed as a camp invitee and likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. The 6-foot guard went undrafted in 2025 before signing with the Lakers and spending his […] The post Spurs sign RJ Davis, finalize 21-man camp roster appeared first on Hoops Wire .
What Would Austin Reaves Have To Average To Justify His $180 Million Contract?
Here is what Austin Reaves would need to average in 2026-27 to justify the massive $180 million contract he signed with the Lakers.
Luka Doncic Posts Behind-the-Scenes Video of Lakers 'Minicamp' in Slovenia Before NBA Season
This summer, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić hosted a minicamp for his teammates in his home country, Slovenia.
Lakers' Walker Kessler pursuit was fueled by a refreshing dose of front office logic
The Los Angeles Lakers finally got their priorities in order when they went all-in on center Walker Kessler in free agency.
Spurs Sign RJ Davis, Set Camp Roster
The Spurs have put out a press release officially announcing their 21-man roster for training camp. In addition to the 20 players we already knew about, that group includes former UNC guard RJ Davis, who is listed as a camp invitee. Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers last July after going undrafted […]
Luka Doncic goes viral with wild Lakers message during Slovenia trip
The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to begin a new era with Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise, and their first major team-bonding experience came on his home soil. Doncic has now released a behind-the-scenes video on his YouTube channel documenting the Lakers' minicamp in Slovenia, giving fans a closer look at the team's practices, off-court activities, and growing chemistry ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. One moment from the video quickly stood out and began circulating onli...
Rob Pelinka 'co-creating' the Lakers with Luka Doncic is calculated on multiple levels
The Los Angeles Lakers are a collaborative project between Rob Pelinka, Luka Doncic, and JJ Redick.
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