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The Knicks’ title push should give the Lakers optimism
After a season of discussion about Western Conference supremacy, the Knicks sit on the brink of winning the NBA title after an improbable, inexplicable Game 4 comeback. Over the course of the series, the Spurs have an argument as the better team and have looked the part for the majority of the time. But, repeatedly, […]
Lakers trade deadline target could be set for free agency
The Lakers have a clear need for athleticism across the floor and, particularly, on the perimeter. It’s something that was apparent even at the trade deadline and could be seen in the players the team was targeting. There were a ton of other players they were connected to, like Keon Ellis, that they couldn’t pick […]
Will Marcus Smart continue building with the Lakers after bounceback season?
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 look at Marcus Smart. Whatever expectations the Lakers had when they signed Marcus Smart last summer were not […]
Nneka Ogwumike dominates in Sparks’ win over the Storm
The Sparks hold on in a tight battle with the Seattle Storm to win 88-83 on Wednesday night. They are now 2-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play. LA showed great defensive effort once again, with four blocks and 10 steals as a team. They also won the rebounding battle 46-40. The team outscored Seattle by six […]
LeBron James ‘widely believed’ to want to stay with Lakers, Warriors interest legitimate
It wouldn’t be a Lakers offseason if LeBron James’ name weren’t involved in a ton of rumors. The biggest difference is that this summer is the first time he’s entering the offseason as an unrestricted free agent since joining Los Angeles. So, a decision by James will have to be made. He can either return […]
Is Deandre Ayton the Lakers’ long-term starting center?
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 Deandre Ayton. Deandre Ayton was easily considered the Lakers’ most intriguing signing last offseason. It was […]
The Sparks are about to be forced into a decision on Kate Martin
The Sparks have been struggling this season to find players who can contribute to winning. The one they did land one, though, in Kate Martin. She was added to the roster on a developmental contract right at the beginning of the season after getting released by the Golden State Valkyries. A developmental contract is new […]
Reacts: Should LeBron James return next season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The bond LeBron James has with the Lakers is unlike any other he has with his […]
Is Rui Hachimura part of the Lakers future?
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 Rui Hachimura. Three years ago, the Lakers made a bet on Rui Hachimura, acquiring the free-agent-to-be […]
Why order of operations will dictate the Lakers’ free-agency plans
As soon as the NBA Finals are over — which could be as early as Wednesday at this rate — expect the Lakers to get to work. The day after the Finals end, teams are allowed to legally begin negotiating with their own free agents. No team would ever dare to tamper before that in […]
Lakers among potential suitors for Mitchell Robinson in free agency
The Lakers’ search for a center is going to be another wide-ranging one this offseason. After attempting to find a discount solution last offseason in Deandre Ayton, the team still needs a long-term answer. Given their cap space and the draft picks available, the pool of players should be larger this time around. Included in […]
Danny Green calls bubble title ‘by far the hardest’ of his career
Another day, another player who played in the bubble telling everyone how impressive that title was. Time and time again, whenever players who actually took part in the bubble sit down and talk about it, they repeatedly tell everyone how difficult it was to win that title. It’s not even restricted to Lakers from that […]
Did Luke Kennard play his way into Lakers’ future plans?
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 Luke Kennard. When Luke Kennard arrived in Los Angeles via mid-season trade with the Atlanta Hawks, […]
How LeBron James’ contract options could impact the Lakers’ free-agency plans
We recently went over all of LeBron James’ contract options in free agency and how that would impact which teams he’d be able to sign with. But what if he wants to stay with the Lakers? The franchise will have full Bird rights on LeBron, so they can sign him to anything up to a […]
Sparks defense shines in win over Fire
The Sparks picked up their first win in Commissioner’s Cup play, beating the Portland Fire 89-72 on Sunday afternoon. LA’s strong defense was the major factor in the win, ending with four blocks and 11 steals as a team. They shot 42% from the field and also grabbed 47 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike started the offense […]
Lakers host draft workout including Skyy Clark, Trey Kaufman-Ren
With the 2026 NBA Draft lauded as one of the deepest in quite some time, even teams like the Lakers, who have a late pick, are looking to add a quality player to their roster. Los Angeles is doing everything possible to find a draft prospect who can help the team win now. They’ve hired […]
Paige Bueckers shouted out Kobe Bryant, ‘legendary’ arena after Wings win over Sparks
In a not-too-different timeline, Paige Bueckers is donning the purple and gold Sparks jersey and leading the franchise into a new era. Instead, fans will be restricted to watching her dominate inside Crypto.com Arena in glimpses each season. On Friday, Bueckers had yet another dominant game in Los Angeles, scoring 18 points while dishing out […]
Evaluating all of LeBron James’ contract options in free agency
In case you hadn’t heard, LeBron James is set to become an unrestricted free agent in less than a month. While the Lakers have repeatedly said that they’d welcome him back with open arms, there’s no guarantee that he’s in LA next year. Or on the Lakers, at least. If this turns out to be […]
Sparks fall in hard-fought battle with Wings
The Sparks fell to the Dallas Wings, 104-96, on Friday night, dropping to 0-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play. LA started the game shooting well from behind the arc, but finished 9-28. They had 17 turnovers to Dallas’ 12. Los Angeles did win the points in the paint battle, 52=48. The threes were falling early for […]
Austin Reaves is trying to reset the narrative about his free agency
One thing has been abundantly clear about Austin Reaves’ time with the Lakers: he loves Los Angeles. He hasn’t exactly made it a secret that he wants to remain in LA. Every time he’s asked about free agency, he tries to take a stab at a diplomatic response, but somewhere along the way, he’ll make […]
Can Jake LaRavia secure a spot in the Lakers’ future plans?
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 continue our series with a look at Jake LaRavia. With the NBA Finals in full swing, one can’t […]
Kelsey Plum listed as probable, ready for return vs. Wings
After struggling over the last week without their superstar guard, Kelsey Plum, the Sparks could get a boost for Friday’s game against the Wings. Plum was a full participant in practice on Thursday and, in speaking to the media after, sounded like someone set to return from her ankle sprain. Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts […]
5 wings Lakers could target this offseason
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said something very simple, but profound during his exit interview. “Luke [Kennard] is a great example. He’s a guy that can dribble, pass, and shoot,” Redick said. “I think because of injuries, there were times that we didn’t have enough of that. We’ve got to be better being able to […]
Can the Lakers afford to lose LeBron James this summer?
Our latest mailbag delivered plenty of great questions, but one topic came up time and time again: LeBron James. His future is going to be not just the biggest question of the Lakers’ offseason, but one of the biggest in the league as a whole. He’s already broken basically every record in terms of longevity […]
Should the team continue to invest in Jaxson Hayes after his best season as a Laker?
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 continue our series with a look at Jaxson Hayes. Coming off a year in which he was thrust into a […]
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