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Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / June 18
Is it possible for the Lakers to build a contender around Luka Doncic in just one off-season?
The Los Angeles Lakers have spent months trying to answer one question: how do you build a championship team around Luka Doncic? They may finally have their answer.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 18
LeBron James Not Concerned About Playing Complementary Role With Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the biggest free agents on the market, despite entering his age-42 season and an NBA record 24th campaign.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / June 18
Rui Hachimura Could Be ‘Odd Man Out’ In Free Agency
Arguably the most intriguing decision the Los Angeles Lakers have to make in terms of their own free agents this summer is that of Rui Hachimura. The forward is coming off a strong year with the team, and a stellar postseason in which he made NBA history with his 3-point shooting exploits.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 18
Luka Dončić has had ‘constant communication’ with Lakers, wants ‘A-list center’ 
The build-up to the Lakers’ 2026 offseason started before Luka Dončić even joined the Lakers, but his arrival placed a larger microscope over what is about to unfold.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / June 18
Marcus Smart Reportedly Hoping For Raise To Stay With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart towards the tail end of the 2025 offseason after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. He signed with the Lakers on a two-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option on the second season.
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 18
Lakers rumors: Insider reveals potential ‘odd man out’ in attempts to bolster roster
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to build a championship contending roster around Luka Doncic. Los Angeles is currently deciding how it wants to operate and whether or not it will be able to keep specific players this offseason.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 18
Luka Doncic Wants ‘A-List Center’
An incredibly important offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers begins in less than one week. It starts with the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23, and continues into free agency, beginning on June 30.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / June 18
Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves Reportedly in Regular Communication Before Lakers’ Free Agency Decisions
LeBron James‘ future with the Lakers is up in the air as free agency opens on June 30. While he is currently vacationing in Europe, everyone is wondering if he will stay with the Lakers.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 18
Luka Doncic Fully Healthy & ‘Full Go’ to Begin Offseason Training
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers went on a tear in the month of March last season as he earned Western Conference Player of the Month honors and the team went 15-2.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
Sophie Cunningham tried her best to prevent a live TV disaster
Thankfully for Sophie Cunningham, her side quest went generally smoothly. With the Indiana Fever idle on Wednesday, Cunningham made her debut for USA Network’s WNBA coverage as a guest. Before going on air, the Fever sent out a message via social media to remind their followers of the Indiana star guard’s TV gig.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 18
LeBron James is reportedly only considering one team besides Lakers
For the first time since he took his talents to sunny Southern California, James will be an unrestricted free agent.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 18
Luka Doncic has one clear request for the Lakers
Doncic is taking over as the face of the Lakers, and he has a roster request for the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 18
NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kevin Love Could Join LeBron James On Lakers
Perhaps the biggest domino for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is the status of LeBron James, who is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in a while.
Rich Paul News / AirJordanChronicles / June 18
Rich Paul Shares Allen Iverson’s Warning to Young LeBron About Media Turning on Superstars
Rich Paul has been friends with LeBron James even before he was in the NBA. Paul recently revealed that NBA legend Allen Iverson gave an early warning to the Los Angeles Lakers star about the media turning against superstars when James was their darling.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / June 17
Lakers’ Austin Reaves linked to Jazz as free agency nears
The Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Austin Reaves. If they don’t, well, you just never know. In a recent free-agency and trade breakdown for Bleacher Report, NBA cap expert Eric Pincus floated the idea of the Jazz pursuing Reaves in a sign-and-trade scenario this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Lakers linked to ideal player for LeBron James in NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is on the way, and the Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Luka Doncic has a free-agency request for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have some big decisions to make this offseason, and superstar Luka Doncic isn’t hiding what he wants added to this roster. With free agency around the corner, Doncic revealed what he wants the Lakers to add.
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