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LeBron James’ future may be murky, but ESPN suggests that the Lakers are suddenly looking pretty secure. Why? Because they swung big, trading for Luka Doncic in February, then locking him up with an extension in August.

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Dwight Howard Believes Dennis Schroder Is Making Case For Basketball Hall Of Fame

Dennis Schroder was once again the star of an international competition for Germany. He was a vital piece for the Germans as they won FIBA EuroBasket 2025, receiving MVP honors for his role.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 17

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Could Leave NBA Before Basketball Career is Over

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter this season led by their newest superstar guard, Luka Doncic. More news: Top 3 Lakers Likely to Be Traded This Season Doncic will enter his first full season in the purple and gold, and the excitement is palpable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Adam Silver Praises Luka Doncic For Handling Of Trade From Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was one of millions around the world to be stunned by the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade him at the 2025 NBA trade deadline.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Trey Jemison News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Trey Jemison III Signs Two-Way Contract With Knicks

The New York Knicks have signed forward Trey Jemison III to a two-way contract, the team announced. Jemison was with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way contract during the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season, playing in 22 games for the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 17

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Recalls Message From Kobe Bryant After First Meeting

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recalled his first meeting with the legendary Kobe Bryant and what the Black Mamba told the Slovenian. More news: Lakers'

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 17

LeBron James Closes Door on One Post-Retirement Career Path While Speaking in China

Imagine being a kid in the far east watching the NBA, wanting to be a professional basketball player, and one fine day, you are told by the great LeBron James to go for it.

Jaxson Hayes News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 17

Can Jaxson Hayes excel back in his old role?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday, breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Lakers rumors: ‘Whispers’ emerge about LeBron James wanting to play with Bryce too

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Historic Season Awaits LeBron 'King' James

Twenty-three years in any professional sports league is an accomplishment that many will never touch. Whether you’re a star in that league or a role player, 23 years is no small feat.

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Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Watch: Austin Reaves Named One Of Best Golfers In NBA

The 2025-26 season is a pivotal one for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves as he has a chance to set himself up to make even more money. Reaves is under contract for the upcoming season but has a player option for the 2026-27 season that he will almost certainly opt out of.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Luka Doncic Trolled Rob Pelinka Over His Leather Jacket At Lakers Press Conference

Luka Doncic was not in the best of spirits after the Dallas Mavericks stunningly traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Despite still reeling a bit from the shock, Doncic managed to joke about Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's attire for his introductory press conference.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Luka Doncic Interested In Eventually Owning Sports Franchise

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is poised to have his best year after spending the offseason taking his conditioning and diet seriously. With the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Kwame Brown Hints LeBron James Is On Steroids: 'NBA Created A Monster'

Kwame Brown is back in the headlines, and once again, it’s for taking a shot at one of the game’s biggest names. On his recent livestream, the former No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 17