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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Dwyane Wade Sends Strong Message About MVP Race Lost to LeBron James
Flashback over 15 years ago in the NBA, and Dwyane Wade is playing in his sixth season in 2009. The face of the Miami Heat, and the league, as he has been named a four-time all star, entered his sixth year hoping for another strong season.
Lonzo Ball News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 6
Trade Proposal Has LA Land Star Center and Lonzo Ball
The Los Angeles Lakers have a big need for a starting center. They have made it clear ever since the failed trade for Mark Williams that they aren't happy with their options at that spot.
Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 6
Reacts: Lakers fans open to trading Austin Reaves in offseason 
When factoring in all of the good and bad with Austin Reaves, Lakers fans think trading him has to be considered this summer. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA.
The 'Most points in Game 1 of an NBA Finals' quiz
An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Chris Paul News / Lakers Nation / June 6
Watch: Chris Paul Hints At Retirement Or Wanting To End Career In L.A.
Chris Paul concluded his 20th NBA season in 2024-25 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs, serving as a mentor to Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle while still starting all 82 games and averaging 7.4 assists per game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 6
LeBron James’ Agent Rich Paul Makes Strong Statement on Friday
On Friday, MasterClass posted an Instagram video announcing that Rich Paul, the renowned sports agent and founder of Klutch Sports Group, will debut a
Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 6
Lakers Urged to Move Rui Hachimura to Land Luka Doncic-Style Center
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be active in the trade market this summer, specifically for a center. They are looking for a starting center who can protect the rim and catch lobs.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 6
Watch: JJ Redick’s Tyrese Haliburton Take Aging Well
Tyrese Haliburton has been the star of the 2025 NBA Playoffs as he’s led the Indiana Pacers to the franchise’s first Finals since 2000 behind some heroic shotmaking.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 6
Former Lakers Legend Believes LA Doesn't Need a Center
The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly will be searching for a center this offseason. On the surface, that seems like it's the biggest need for the team heading into next year.
Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / June 6
Jason Richardson Recalls Losing Championship Opportunity to Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, Reveals How LA Legend Became 'Second Greatest Player'
The 2010 Western Conference Finals featured the Phoenix Suns, in the last gasp of the seven seconds or less era, taking on the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant on a revenge tour.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 6
Does Chris Paul make sense for the Lakers this offseason?
With Chris Paul potentially looking to play in Los Angeles next season, do the Lakers make sense as an option? There are few examples as notable of a player and team dancing around one another than the Lakers and Chris Paul.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 6
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal & Inside The NBA Cast Bid Farewell To TNT
Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley have become staples for NBA entertainment and analysis as members of Inside the NBA. Inside the NBA on TNT has given basketball fans plenty of discussions, laughs and memories over the decades but the 2024-25 season marked the final year the network would carry the show.
Ivica Zubac News / Lakers Nation / June 6
Ivica Zubac Fondly Recalls Working Out With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
For the better part of the past decade, the Los Angeles Lakers’ draft and scouting department has done an outstanding job of identifying talent at all different stages of the draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Lakers Nation / June 6
Shaquille O’Neal Advises Giannis Antetokounmpo To Avoid Big Markets Like L.A.
The biggest domino of the 2025 NBA offseason that needs to fall is the decision of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rumors are that he is weighing requesting a trade from the Bucks for the first time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been seen as a reported team he might be interested in joining.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 6
LeBron James Gets Blunt Response from NBA All-Star
LeBron James is no stranger to the rigors of the NBA playoffs, knowing how much of a toll it takes on the body and suggesting a drastic change to help players prepare for it.
Luka Doncic News / Total Apex Sports / June 6
NBA Legend Says Los Angeles Lakers Are Luka Doncic’s Team Now
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins recently made headlines with a recent opinion. Wilkins, 65, is a former NBA forward who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 6
The Lakers' Dream Starting Five For The 2025-26 Season
After finishing third in the West this past season and making it to the first round of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers have big ambitions for the future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 5
LeBron James Reacts to Savannah James’ Relationship Admission Without a Word
Following the Luka Doncic trade, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers moved all the way up to the No. 3 seed in the NBA Playoffs, but their postseason run ended in the first round.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 5
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Lists Top 10 NBA Players Of All-Time
Any list of the greatest NBA players of all-time is sure to include at least a few Los Angeles Lakers legends. Everyone has their own list, but almost
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 5
NBA Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo Advised To Stay Away From Lakers By Shaquille O’Neal
After the Milwaukee Bucks fell short in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the surging Indiana Pacers, rumors are swirling about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / June 5
Gary Payton Questions Luka Doncic's Willingness To Become A Defensive Player
Hall of Famer and 1996 Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton has weighed in on the lingering question that continues to follow Luka Doncic: Will he ever become a competent defender? During a candid conversation at the BUDX NBA House event in Mumbai, Payton, renowned for his elite perimeter defense and relentless tenacity, didn’t mince words.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Lakers may face a dilemma when evaluating major team need
The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority this offseason has been no secret. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, it's clear that the Lakers need help defending the paint if they want to contend.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5
Can a Pacers, Thunder player match Michael Jordan's epic 1993 NBA Finals?
With the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers squaring off for this season's NBA title, it's appropriate to revisit three of the more impactful and memorable individual performances in the Finals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Kobe Bryant mural in L.A. vandalized again after $5K restoration by Luka Doncic
The "Mambas Forever" mural depicts the legendary five-time NBA champion kissing his daughter. Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.
Bobby Marks News / Hoops Wire / June 3
ESPN’s Bobby Marks Expects Lakers To Be ‘Extremely Aggressive’ This Offseason
ESPN’s Bobby Marks expects the Los Angeles Lakers to be “extremely aggressive” this offseason. The Lakers need a center alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. James has a player option to return to the Lakers next season.
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