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Report: LeBron James expected to seek clarity on Lakers’ plans in free agency

LeBron James may be headed toward free agency, but the biggest question isn’t necessarily how much money he’ll make. It’s whether he believes the Lakers have a championship plan.

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NBA insiders view Lakers as favorites to retain LeBron James

LeBron James is about to officially enter unrestricted free agency, but several prominent NBA insiders believe the Lakers remain the team to beat. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a widespread belief around the league that James’ preference would be to remain in Los Angeles if he decides to continue playing.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 10

LeBron James Praises Knicks’ Josh Hart As Winning Player

For a time, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to never miss on their draft picks and accumulated an excellent group of young talent. Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, Jordan Clarkson and others all went on to have excellent careers after being drafted by the Lakers.

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The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points in a Finals game before their 25th birthday can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / June 10

Los Angeles Lakers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers had quite the season. From LeBron James missing the first 14 games due to a right-sided sciatica injury to the now-infamous Gabe

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.

Deandre Ayton News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 10

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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

LeBron James takes a profane shot at San Antonio

LeBron James has another NBA city that he is not a fan of. The Los Angeles Lakers star James was speaking this week during the latest episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 10

Warriors ‘Legitimately Interested’ In Signing LeBron James

The future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James remains one of the biggest stories of this offseason. There has already been plenty of discussion about if he will return for his 24th NBA season and where he will play if he does come back as he is an unrestricted free agent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / June 10

LeBron James on GOAT debate: 'Not taking nobody over me'

LeBron James told Time magazine that he believes he is the greatest basketball player of all time. When asked the age-old question of who is the GOAT in the NBA, James embraced his own name.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Lakers rumors: Rival exec sends ‘painful’ offseason warning

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to enter one of the most important offseasons in recent franchise history, but a rival executive believes difficult decisions could be unavoidable as the organization attempts to improve its roster.

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.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / June 10

Vlade Divac Strongly Defends Kobe Bryant’s Legacy

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets for the draft rights to Kobe Bryant. But what is forgotten by most is that Divac would return to the Lakers for the final season of his career and thus, also had the chance to team with Bryant.

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The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 10

Vlade Divac Drops Bar To Defend Kobe Bryant’s Legacy

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 10

LeBron James reportedly has a preferred free-agency destination

For the first time since he moved to the Western Conference, LeBron James will be an unrestricted free agent. It sounds like he has a preferred destination in mind.

LeBron James reveals how he’ll know it’s time to retire

Three directions the Lakers could take this offseason

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / June 10

LeBron James Clarifies Previous Comments About Memphis

For someone who has been in under the biggest microscope and brightest lights for more than two decades, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had very few real controversies throughout his career and for the most part they have stemmed from comments he has made that have rubbed people the wrong way.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / June 10