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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20
Luka Doncic makes Lakers’ offseason wishlist perfectly clear
Luka Doncic became a superstar almost immediately when he joined the NBA back in 2018, making the playoffs in his second season and giving the Los Angeles Clippers a real scare in his first postseason series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 20
Luka Dončić‘s expectation for Lakers offseason is championship contention 
A year-and-a-half into the Luka Dončić era and the Lakers, despite a pair of 50-win seasons, have been far from title contention. It’s not entirely inexcusable as acquiring a franchise-altering superstar in the middle of a season is going to drastically change the outlook of a team.
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 20
Darryn Peterson Hopes To Have Career Longevity Of LeBron James
The 2026 NBA Draft is believed to be one of the most talented draft classes in many years. One of the top prospects on every draft board is Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who hails from Canton, Ohio.
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 20
Lakers interested in bringing back Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard in free agency
While this summer has long been circled as one of change for the Lakers, the list of players they’re interested in retaining from last year’s roster is growing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 20
Watch: Jalen Brunson Lists Luka Doncic As Most Famous Person In His Phone
The Dallas Mavericks will forever be lambasted for trading away superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in his prime. But just a couple years earlier, they also allowed Jalen Brunson to leave in free agency for nothing, and he would sign with the New York Knicks and ultimately lead them to their first NBA Championship in 53 years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 20
Luka Doncic speaks on playing golf against LeBron James, calls the sport ‘something most beautiful’
Luka Doncic does not talk about golf like it is just a hobby; it sounds more like a genuine escape from the pressures of basketball. He has even taken that escape onto the course with LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
Why Cedric Maxwell drops mic on Lakers star LeBron James’ spot in all-time Top-5
Former Boston Celtics star Cedric Maxwell is not buying into the argument that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James falls outside the top five players in NBA history.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 20
Luka Doncic Reveals Biggest Difference He Felt From Body Transformation
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was the talk of the town last offseason when he unveiled a new physique after getting into the best shape of his life through workouts and dieting.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 21
Bill Simmons says he would 'bet my life' on LeBron James joining this team
Simmons believes James will ultimately take his talents up north and join the this team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
The player Lakers must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA Draft facing a very most important offseason. On the surface, a 53-win season and a top-four seed in the Western Conference suggest a franchise moving firmly in the right direction.
Malik Beasley News / Lakers Nation / June 20
Malik Beasley Makes Admission About Lakers Tenure
Back in 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz for D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley. While much of the focus went towards Russell’s return to the franchise that drafted him, Beasley was viewed as a very underrated acquisition due to his elite shooting ability.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 20
Kendrick Perkins Believes the Weight of the NBA Title Is Now Sitting on Luka Doncic’s Shoulders
The closest Luka Doncic ever came to an NBA championship was in 2024. At that time, he was with the Dallas Mavericks and led his team into the Finals against the Boston Celtics. However, the men in green and white did not let that slide and captured the series 4-1.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 20
Luka Doncic Has Kept In Contact With Austin Reaves & LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers’ core trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves finally had things click into place late last season and showed that they can lead their team to great success.
LeBron James’ return to Cleveland Cavaliers might be best for Bronny, according to former MVP
LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers sounds sentimental, but Kevin Garnett sees a practical benefit for Bronny James. The basketball case starts with opportunity.
Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 19
Rui Hachimura 'Biggest Unknown' for Lakers Heading into NBA Free Agency
Things are starting to heat up regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason plans, with the 2026 NBA Draft only a few days away on June 23 and the first domino of the summer expected to fall with the Milwaukee Bucks trading superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the draft.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 19
Lakers legend makes bombshell LeBron James prediction
James is an unrestricted free agent and is reportedly considering joining the Golden State Warriors if he doesn't return to Los Angeles.
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.
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