The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to explore opportunities this offseason and a huge part of that is monitoring situations from other franchises. There is a potential situation in the Dallas Mavericks, as the franchise navigates a rebuild. Part of that may involve letting go of some key names, most notably Kyrie Irving. According to […]
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The NBA postseason is nearing an end, but what about the 14 teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs?
NBA greats LeBron James and Steve Nash sat down on The Mind the Game podcast to talk about Cooper Flagg and his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, and who had the most upside. Not surprisingly, they both agreed on Flagg. That’s no knock on Knueppel, who had an unbelievable rookie year, vastly exceeding expectations. He […]
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be loaded with future stars, and the class is also considered a deep one. This means that the teams picking at the top aren't the only ones who could come away as winners.
From the B/R list of top potential free agents this summer, where will the best available players land?
The Lakers have reportedly set their sights on Isaiah Hartenstein as an an upgrade over Deandre Ayton at the center position.
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The Lakers could emerge as a surprise suitor for Kelly Oubre Jr. as they continue searching for wing help this offseason.
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The Lakers enter the offseason with Luka Doncic under contract, as well as a whole lot of questions outside of the Slovenian star. One of the key inflection points is what comes next for LeBron James. He could re-sign with the team, leave in free agency, or retire. If he does re-sign with the Lakers, […]
A new report from NBA insider Jake Fischer is changing the conversation around LeBron James' free agency and potential next team.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Lakers have reportedly expanded their pre-draft search to include Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and FIU's Corey Stephenson.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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