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Lakers Continue To Work Out Prospects Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft

An important summer is approaching for the Los Angeles Lakers and the first step is the NBA Draft, which is a way to add inexpensive talent. L.A. has struggled in recent years with missed draft picks in Dalton Knecht and Jalen Hood-Schifino, and they will look to get back on track in 2026.

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Tracking every prospect the Lakers have looked at for the 2026 NBA Draft

After having to buy their way into the draft in 2025, the Lakers own a first round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, giving them a chance to add a young talent at the start of the summer before an important offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / May 30

Why LeBron James’ best friend sees Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen’s rings as the ‘same’

Rich Paul’s Scottie Pippen argument is not really about taking six rings away from Michael Jordan, it is about rejecting the way fans rank help. The LeBron James associate and Klutch Sports founder jumped straight into one of basketball’s oldest fights.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 30

LeBron James Only Motivated By One Thing

As LeBron James mulls his future, whether he wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sign elsewhere, or step away from basketball, he knows his worth.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 30

JJ Redick Happy For Rui Hachimura’s Success

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Lakers postseason run, Rui Hachimura was arguably the biggest bright spot. In 10 playoff games, he averaged 17.5 points on 54.9% from the field and 56.9% from 3-point range.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Michelle Beadle and Chandler Parsons Clash Over Luka Doncic’s Championship Credentials

If Luka Doncic’s trade from the Dallas Mavericks did not ruffle enough feathers, his time at the Los Angeles Lakers surely has. Despite having some brilliant displays this season, the Lakers had to survive the entire postseason without Doncic.

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.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 30

Derek Fisher Believes Luka Doncic Can Lead Lakers To Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their franchise player who will lead them to their next championship in Luka Doncic. Armed with salary cap space and draft picks, the organization has the means to properly build the roster around him this summer in hopes of getting the team to that championship level.

Luke Kennard News / EssentiallySports / May 30

Lakers’ Plans for Luke Kennard Become Clear as $27 Million Bulls Target Emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers appear set to retain Luke Kennard, but a $27M guard could complicate that plan. In the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injuries, he quickly became Robin to LeBron James in the team’s underdog playoff win against the Houston Rockets, earning praise from all over the NBA world.

Rich Paul News / Fadeaway World / May 30

Rich Paul Reveals He Became A Millionaire By Age 27

Rich Paul is one of the most powerful figures in sports today. But long before he was negotiating billion-dollar NBA contracts, he was a young entrepreneur trying to build a future for himself.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Jeanie Buss Supportive Of Luka Doncic Owning European Team

From the moment the Los Angeles Lakers acquired superstar guard Luka Doncic, the franchise, from the top down, has done everything to show support to him in any way possible.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Luka Doncic: Winning Championship With Lakers Is Most Important Thing

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made it very clear that his goal is to bring this franchise another NBA Championship and he is extremely focused on doing just that.

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.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 29

Austin Reaves Lakers Future Has One Unexpected Team Standing in the Way

The Los Angeles Lakers just wrapped up a tough 2026 postseason run, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round. As the offseason begins, one question is already louder than anything else around the team.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 29

Luka Doncic, Donnie Nelson pair to purchase Rome pro team

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson teamed to purchase professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, with a bid to become NBA Europe's representative in Rome.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Luka Doncic Fulfills ‘Dream’ Of Owning Professional Basketball Team In Europe

Many players who come from Europe to the NBA at a young age are projects who often barely play for their European clubs. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was an exception as he was the star of Real Madrid, leading them to a EuroLeague championship and winning EuroLeague MVP at just 19 years old.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29

Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the handful of teams routinely linked with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Cleveland was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks.

Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy

One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 29

Can Nick Smith Jr. turn his strong moments into a meaningful commitment from the Lakers?

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Insider shuts down Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving Lakers reunion buzz

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recently made it clear that they will build a roster around guard Luka Doncic this summer. It is the logical move for the Lakers, who found success in Doncic’s first full season with the squad, although it ended in a sweep in the second round of the playoffs.

Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 29

Rob Pelinka Believes March Was ‘Proof Of Concept’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rare opportunity to effectively start from scratch in their team building around one of the best players in the world in Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 29

Larry Bird Called LeBron James The Second-Greatest Player After Michael Jordan

Former NBA player Jeff Teague has stories for days, and he shared another interesting one on the latest episode of his Club 520 Podcast. Teague got to be around the great Larry Bird during his 2016-17 season with the Indiana Pacers and recounted a conversation between them about LeBron James.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / May 29