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Former NBA player Jeff Teague believes that LeBron James should leave the Los Angeles Lakers over how much they are prioritizing Austin Reaves over him. Both players are free agents this summer, but Reaves is expected to get the bigger contract as a younger player. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka has been rumored to sign […] The post Popular NBA Personality Says LeBron James Should Leave Lakers appeared first on HEAVY .
Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers know better than anyone. It takes two to tango to win a championship. Or so that’s what their fabled history has taught them. From the Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pairing to the intimidating 1-2 punch of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Today’s Lakers have a generational talent at the […] The post Lakers Get Telling Update on $87 Million Star Center Target for Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
Chris Paul is one of the most decorated players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but he almost teamed up with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers. The Lakers’ veto of the Chris Paul trade is one of the most discussed parts of NBA lore. The possibilities for the all-star backcourt would have been endless, and Paul […] The post Chris Paul reflects on shocking vetoed Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pistons' pathway to a dream Austin Reaves trade could hinge on the Lakers' desperation to fill a massive hole on their roster.
Two things that have been relevant since the early 2000s are Vin Diesel’s Fast and Furious franchise and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. During an episode of The Arena, Rashad McCants discussed the greatness of James. While he didn’t take anything away from his longevity, he’s still “waiting for this s**t to be over […] The post Why Lakers’ LeBron James just got compared to Vin Diesel, Fast and Furious franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors are considered a "live option" for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in free agency, per Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has built a reputation throughout his career as one of the NBA’s most intelligent players. According to Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond, that basketball IQ was on full display during their brief time together in Los Angeles. Speaking during a recent livestream with N3on, Drummond recalled a moment from […] The post The time Lakers star LeBron James blew Andre Drummond’s mind with ‘craziest s**t ever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Maxi Kleber. At this stage in his career and coming off a serious leg injury, there […]
LeBron James says he remembers custom handshakes with former NBA teammates dating all the back to his first tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been linked to the Golden State Warriors for a few years now. Fans have repeatedly speculated that James would want to play with Warriors guard Stephen Curry before he retires. Similar to Curry, James has a close relationship with Warriors forward Draymond Green. The four-time MVP was handled […] The post Insider declares LeBron James a ‘live option’ for Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It is time for another installment of the daily question: Where will Giannis Antetokounmpo go? While Antetokounmpo is enjoying his summer, including attending the Champions League Final in Hungary, several teams are wracking their brains with various permutations of their roster and finances to create a trade proposal for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even before the […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein names 2 teams ‘already in pursuit’ of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, and 1 is surprising appeared fir...
As the 2026 offseason heats up, expect the Los Angeles Lakers to be among the most active franchises in the trade market. With LeBron James’ future uncertain and the need for interior dominance clear, one intriguing proposal has gained traction. The idea is the Lakers acquiring New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in a direct […] The post Lakers Pair $197 Million High-Flyer With Luka Doncic in Mega Trade Scenario appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers are primely positioned to be active in the offseason. The front office is aiming to reshape its roster around Luka Doncic. A new proposal has the Lakers targeting Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo to boost their championship window. According to a blockbuster three-team trade idea from Sports Illustrated’s Jackson Caudell and […] The post Lakers Land $166 Million Star Center Next to Luka Doncic in Dream Trade Idea appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers have reportedly expanded their pre-draft search to include Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and FIU's Corey Stephenson. The post Lakers Continue to Expand Pre-Draft Search, Eye Defensive-Minded Standout appeared first on HEAVY .
Snagging Lu Dort has long been a priority for the LA Lakers in the offseason, but that development has hit a big hump with the recent news from the OKC Thunder. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Tim McMahon, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be campaigning for Dort to stay with OKC. Such a move would […] The post Bad News Hit Lakers’ Chances Of Getting Lu Dort From OKC Thunder appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors closed out a difficult season with more questions than answers. A 37-45 record. A play-in exit against the Phoenix Suns. An aging core that needs reinforcement around Stephen Curry before his window closes for good.The front office moved quickly. Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year extension, staying on as the highest-paid […] The post Golden State Warriors Linked to $101 Million Lakers Star appeared first on HEAVY .
Trade speculation surrounding Trey Murphy III has been firmly dismissed, casting doubt on the Lakers' chances of landing the Pelicans wing. The post Lakers Dealt Major Blow in Pursuit of Star 3-and-D Wing appeared first on HEAVY .
NBA insider Jovan Buha recently claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to prioritize Austin Reaves over LeBron James when the two stars negotiate new contracts in free agency. During his latest podcast episode, Buha said that the Lakers…
The incredible career of LeBron James will see him likely playing at least one more season. No NBA player has ever had the longevity of James at the highest level of All-Star caliber basketball. LeBron’s close friend Rich Paul holds power in the NBA as a top agent and now a podcast broadcasting personality with […] The post Rich Paul Gets Trashed For Saying LeBron Is Today’s Muhammad Ali appeared first on HEAVY .
While the Finals are set to start this week between the Spurs and Knicks, the Lakers are firmly into their offseason. It’ll be an important one, kicking off with the NBA Draft at the end of June. After that, the franchise will head into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory as they […]
It’s no secret that Skip Bayless isn’t exactly a fan of LeBron James, which is being disproportionately charitable. He has said anything and everything under the sun to cut James down to size. However, nobody expected him to compare James to Scottie Pippen. He took to social media to explain why James reminded him of […] The post Skip Bayless makes bizarre LeBron James, Scottie Pippen comp out of nowhere appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a lot of cap space to spend and roles to fill this offseason to improve their future. Names like Austin Reaves and LeBron James are the top priorities in free agency, but they’ll still have enough money to add some new talent. Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson has been […] The post Lakers Linked To Trading For Shooter Without Losing Anyone appeared first on HEAVY .
Myles Garrett to LA! Daniel Jones Colts Update! Pritzger’s Bears Ultimatum! Can Caitlin Clark grow up?
In 2012, the best defensive player in the NBA was traded from a rebuilding team to a Los Angeles-based team that was looking to contend for championships. This, of course, was the Dwight Howard trade that moved him from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers in what was a four-team deal and one […] The post Rams’ Myles Garrett trade reminiscent of a blockbuster Lakers trade, but not Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Lakers' offseason front-office rebuild may have hit another unexpected snag as a highly regarded executive appears headed in a different direction. Here's why the latest development could matter more than fans realize. The post Lakers Get More Bad News as Another Top Target Slips Away appeared first on HEAVY .