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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 16
Luka Doncic Gives Input On What Type Of Players Lakers Need
When the Los Angeles Lakers shockingly acquired Luka Doncic, their timeline shifted to building around him to compete for championships for years to come.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 16
LeBron James Reportedly Trying To Negotiate New Contract To Stay With Lakers
Arguably the best free agent on the market this offseason is 41 years of age as LeBron James is coming off another exceptional season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 16
Jaxson Hayes Obtains Slovenian Passport But Won’t Play For National Team This Summer
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in 2024, he quickly built a nice chemistry with Jaxson Hayes both on and off the court. Hayes is an athletic lob threat, which is the perfect type of big man to thrive playing with Doncic.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Scoop B / June 16
The Unrestricted Uprising: How the Lakers Can Build a Solid Core Around Luka Dončić in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The modern NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was built to kill superteams and trap high-spending front offices in a web of restrictive aprons.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 16
Can Luka Dončić take the Lakers to the mountaintop? 
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 / Yardbarker / June 16
Rival executives believe LeBron's free agency will end this way
Is LeBron's free agency destined to end with this result?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16
Lakers hit with scary ‘phantom’ free agency reality by rivals
The Los Angeles Lakers hope to make some changes with their roster, following the 2025-26 NBA season. While Los Angeles made the NBA Playoffs, the team wasn’t able to reach the Conference Finals.
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 / Athlon Sports / June 16
Lakers’ Bronny James Shares Update Ahead of 3rd NBA Season
Bronny James has now played two seasons in the NBA and enters the summer facing the most important offseason of his young career. The Los Angeles Lakers guard appeared in 42 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 2.9 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds while shooting 40.9% from the field and 38.6% from three.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 16
Luka Doncic Headlining Summer European Tour With Jordan Brand
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is set to headline a three-city European tour as part of Jordan Brand. The tour will begin on June 16 in Madrid, Spain before going to Doncic’s hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia on June 20 and ending in Belgrade, Serbia on June 21.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 16
51 Years Ago Today: Lakers Made One of the Greatest Trades in NBA History
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most historic franchises in NBA history, and for good reason. After all, the team has the second-most championships with 17, only behind the Boston Celtics.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 16
Lakers Get Tough Update as Their 7'4 Draft Solution Takes a Turn
This postseason exposed a problem the Los Angeles Lakers front office had been hoping to paper over all year. Deandre Ayton was supposed to be the steady center next to Luka Doncic, the kind of lob threat and paint presence that finally made the five spot feel settled.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 16
Bill Simmons Makes Stunning Prediction About LeBron James’ Next Team
While LeBron James is currently in the midst of the greatest of all time debate from many pundits, he’s still facing a dilemma next season – his next possible destination.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 16
Lakers Have Two Free Agents At The Top Of Their Summer Target List
The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the offseason with more questions than before. Despite making it to the second round of the playoffs while facing unfavorable circumstances this year, even though the team looked competitive, it was clear they were not competitive enough.
LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / June 16
'Knock on My Door': LeBron James Shares the Rule He Used to Protect His Brain
Who isn’t aware of LeBron James’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty-23″ mode during the postseason? According to the 4x NBA champion, he went completely into blackout mode just to stay in an insulated zone during the 2026 playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15
NBA Draft Notes: Bulls, No. 4, Lakers, Trades, Steinbach, Hornets
Curiously, none of the top 4 projected picks have worked out for the Bulls. If the Bulls were to trade down, they’d no doubt be able to land a “franchise-changing” haul for the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
2 free agents Lakers believe must be re-signed to play with Luka Doncic, and 1 might be surprising
Coming into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have quite a few players on the roster, not just LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who are about to hit free agency.
Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / June 15
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Makes Move After 2 NBA Seasons
Dalton Knecht completed his second NBA season, closing another campaign in what has already been an eventful start to his professional career. The Los
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / June 14
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton among NBA free agency wild cards
The Lakers spent a couple of years searching for a reliable starting center. There’s at least a little evidence that Deandre Ayton was that guy. But now, LA may have to convince him to stick around.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 13
Lakers may have a huge offer for Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are stuck in an awkward position with star shooting guard Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 12
Lakers are facing competition for Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a crucial offseason with Austin Reaves. After signing a four-year, $54 million deal in 2023, the former undrafted free agent will likely opt out of his contract to pursue a bigger deal.
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