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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 23
LeBron James Happy To Go Into Offseason Without Needing Rehab
For LeBron James to still be playing at such a high level in his 23rd NBA season at 41 years is truly unbelievable. But the work that James has to put in on his body to step on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers should not go unnoticed.
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 23
Lakers facing difficult financial balancing act with LeBron James
LeBron James is headed toward free agency again, and according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the biggest question may not be whether the Lakers want him back.
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.
Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 23
Rob Pelinka: Tony Bennett Has Been Invaluable Addition To Lakers Front Office
Under new ownership, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to gain any advantage they can, and one way to do that is by adding to their front office. One of their recent additions was bringing on former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett as a draft advisor to Rob Pelinka.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 23
Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Zeroing In on Major Defensive Upgrade in Trade Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers are eager to do a roster shakeup following their disappointing exit from the league this year. Now, the biggest news has been rumors regarding LeBron James’ potential future with the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23
Austin Reaves wants to ‘run it back’ with Lakers, LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves expressed a strong interest in returning to the team and continuing his partnership with LeBron James following the franchise’s playoff exit.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 22
Luka Dončić says he feels ‘very comfortable’ with Lakers 
While Luka Dončić ended the season sidelined with a hamstring strain, the majority of his first full season as a Laker was a success. Luka was an All-Star and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month twice.
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 22
Former NBA GM Has Bold Take on What Lakers Should Do With Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into what will almost certainly be a franchise-altering offseason, filled with change and the possibility of a bright future, as they build around superstar Luka Doncic.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22
Channing Frye pitches Lakers star LeBron James on Cavs reunion retirement tour
Former NBA player Channing Frye believes LeBron James should finish his career where it all started. As the Cleveland Cavaliers fell into a 2-0 hole against
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 22
LeBron James Breaks Down His 23rd NBA Season
No player has ever played 23 seasons in the NBA, but LeBron James has made a habit of making history throughout his career. And this season, his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, was truly a roller coaster ride unlike any other.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 22
Kendrick Perkins Thinks LeBron James Completely Played the Media With Latest Retirement Comments
Whether LeBron James will retire after this NBA season or not is a matter of speculation, but that does not take away the fact that the league keeps buzzing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FortyEightMinutes / May 22
Kendrick Perkins on LeBron James: ‘He Moves Like The President’
The NBA media universe is on 48 hour streak of comparing players in the league to the President. Earlier in the week, Max Kellerman, who is business partners with power agent Rich Paul, compared asking James Harden to bring your team a championship to electing Donald Trump to fix United States.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 22
NBA insider names five potential landing spots for LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers' season has officially wrapped up after the team lost in the Western Conference semifinals, and now the focus is on LeBron James and whether his future is in Los Angeles.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 22
Jason Kidd Supported Luka Doncic Trade
The Luka Doncic trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers remains one of the most shocking deals in the history of sports. The deal was so unbelievable, and so unpopular, that both of the major stakeholders in that trade on Dallas’ end — general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd — are no longer with the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 22
NBA Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Lakers’ Luka Doncic-Giannis Antetokounmpo Dream Pair Efforts
The Los Angeles Lakers may have stumbled in the conference semifinals this season, but their sights are set high for a brighter future. With aspirations of pairing Luka Doncic with superstar talent, the Lakers are reportedly eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo for a potential trade during the offseason.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 22
LeBron James Loved Competing Against Alex Caruso In Playoffs
Alex Caruso is once again playing a pivotal role for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they look to become the first repeat champions since 2018. His performance against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers was nothing short of masterful, even if the stats don’t jump off the page, as it’s always been with Caruso.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
LeBron James got brutally honest about why Lakers lost to Thunder
LeBron James did not mince words when discussing why the Los Angeles Lakers were so overmatched by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 22
Austin Reaves Rehabbed Oblique Injury With Dodgers
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic both suffered significant muscle injuries in the same game, on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves had a Grade 2 left oblique strain and was given a 4-6-week recovery timeline, while Doncic’s Grade 2 left hamstring strain was closer to 6-8 weeks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 22
Lakers may already have a trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo
More often than not, the Los Angeles Lakers will be tied to every single big-name player who becomes available. As such, and given that LeBron James will probably leave in free agency, it's not much of a surprise to see them tangled up in trade rumors for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
Lakers' reported trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo is revealed
The Lakers are pursuing the disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo on the trade market this offseason.
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