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Watch: Luka Doncic Gives High Praise To Kevin Durant

When players enter the NBA they get the chance to face off with players who they grew up watching and studying for years. For someone like Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, that meant taking on players like Stephen Curry and his now-teammate LeBron James.

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Is Bronny James primed to make the leap after promising sophomore 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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / June 1

LeBron James Draws Muhammad Ali Comparison After Agent’s Eye-Opening Remark

Muhammad Ali transcended boxing because people connected with him beyond the sport. At 41, LeBron James finds himself in a similar space, where his cultural weight now rivals his on-court legacy, and the people closest to him are starting to say it out loud.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 1

Rich Paul Compares LeBron James To Muhammad Ali

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly a generational athlete not just in the history of basketball, but of sports in general. He has far exceeded being just a basketball player and is one of the most recognizable people on the face of the earth.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / June 1

Nike Drops Bronny James' Best Basketball Shoes Yet

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James already has two NBA seasons down, and as many player-exclusive Nike basketball shoes. On Monday, Nike dropped another installment of the Nike LeBron Witness 9 featuring the Bronny signature "B9" logo.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / June 1

JJ Redick Discusses Importance Of Adding Depth

JJ Redick is beginning to find his footing with the Los Angeles Lakers after starting his coaching career with back-to-back 50-win seasons. This year, L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Kendrick Perkins wants Rich Paul to shut up because he’s hurting Lakers’ LeBron James’ GOAT case

During the 2026 NBA playoffs, prominent sports agent Rich Paul highlighted a significant discrepancy in how fans and former players perceive Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James compared to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Report: Los Angeles Lakers Waiting to Pounce on Coveted Thunder Role Players This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly making aggressive moves ahead of the offseason. After their season ended with a series sweep at the hands of the

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

LeBron James’ Longtime Associate Makes Stunning Muhammad Ali Comparison of Lakers Star

LeBron James is approaching 42. Yet, the excitement around him still feels like that of day 1. With the Los Angeles Lakers’ season coming to an end, fresh rumors about the Akron-born have surfaced.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Lakers rumors: Insider floats Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren free agency possibility

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to become a top unrestricted free agent this summer. Although he is widely expected to remain with the Lakers, league sources suggest that the Brooklyn Nets could challenge their position by utilizing over $50 million in salary cap space to make a maximum offer of four years and $180 million.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 1

Robert Horry Expresses Distaste For Analytics

Analytics are a big part of today’s NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to catch up with the rest of the league by expanding their operations. By having a bigger front office, it allows for employees to dive deeper on statistics to find areas of strengths and weaknesses.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / June 1

Insider States Who Lakers Will Choose Between LeBron James and Austin Reaves: 'That’s Just a Fact'

Ideally, the Los Angeles Lakers would like to keep both LeBron James and Austin Reaves, but the financial reality of the offseason could force a difficult decision.

LeBron James News / BodyBuildingBros / June 1

LeBron James Explains How Sleeping Over Eight Hours Helps Him Re-Energize His Body

Sleep plays a vital role in good health, and NBA star LeBron James prioritizes it, too. In a recent Instagram video posted by Strength Coach, Brianna Sayer, James opened up about his sleep cycle and its benefits.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 1

Will the NBA’s new tanking rules give the Lakers an unexpected edge this summer?

Whenever a new set of rules is adopted by a league, like the NBA’s new anti-tanking draft lottery, there will always be unintended consequences. Now, when the system is as absurd as the one implemented by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, there’s going to be lots and lots of those types of ripple effects.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Western Conference Executive Calls Polarizing Forward a 'Must-Have' Target For Lakers Around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers will undoubtedly be busy in the offseason. Aside from Luka Doncic, they have eight players (5 UFA, 3 Player Option) who might seek greener pastures elsewhere.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Report: Lakers will prioritize one player over LeBron James this summer

LeBron James will be a second order of business at best for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers will prioritize re-signing Austin Reaves in the summer over re-signing their longtime star James, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha said this week in a YouTube feature.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 31

Report: Austin Reaves bigger offseason priority for Lakers than LeBron James

The Lakers still hope LeBron James returns for another season. But according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, Austin Reaves may actually rank as the organization’s bigger long-term priority.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 31

'He Is Pretty Much Unstoppable': Scottie Pippen Once Revealed Why LeBron James Would Be Greater Than Michael Jordan

The 2011 NBA Finals were one of the most forgettable memories in LeBron James’ career. But despite the Finals loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Scottie Pippen had recognized James’ caliber and said he could leave Michael Jordan behind.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / June 1

Robert Horry gives advice to Austin Reaves ahead of free agency

One of the biggest decisions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is the free agency of Austin Reaves. The 28-year-old is expected to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent, coming off of his best NBA campaign despite some injury troubles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 31

NBA has reached new level of parity since LeBron left Cavs for Lakers

The NBA has spent years searching for competitive balance. It may have finally found it. As noted by NBA analyst Swipa Cam on X, 13 of the last 16 NBA Finals participants have been different franchises since LeBron James left Cleveland for the Lakers in the summer of 2018.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / May 31

Lakers Legend Sees Championship DNA in Luka Doncic After MJ-Kobe Comparison

When is the right time to start including one generational talent in the same stratosphere as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant? For Luka Doncic, there would be many who’d say he’s not there yet.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 30

Lakers Luka Doncic Just Made a Massive Personal Announcement This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough end to their season. They lost Luka Doncic to a Grade 2 hamstring strain late in the regular season, and without him, the team got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs.

Luke Kennard News / EssentiallySports / May 30

Lakers’ Plans for Luke Kennard Become Clear as $27 Million Bulls Target Emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers appear set to retain Luke Kennard, but a $27M guard could complicate that plan. In the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injuries, he quickly became Robin to LeBron James in the team’s underdog playoff win against the Houston Rockets, earning praise from all over the NBA world.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 29

Luka Doncic, Donnie Nelson pair to purchase Rome pro team

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson teamed to purchase professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, with a bid to become NBA Europe's representative in Rome.