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Luka Doncic Open To Ending Career With Real Madrid

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is entering his age-26 season and his first full season in L.A. He was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in one of the most shocking deals in league history, and quickly signed a three-year extension to stay with the team until at least the 2027-28 season.

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How the LA Lakers feel about trading Austin Reaves as San Antonio Spurs interest emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the season with Austin Reaves’ future up in the air. All arrows point to Reaves declining his player option for the 2026-27 season and becoming an unrestricted free agent.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / September 18

LeBron James Gives Final Answer on if He'll Coach Basketball in the Future

LeBron James is getting prepared to play in a record-breaking season No. 23 in the NBA. At 40 years old, he hasn’t appeared to have lost a step. As James has progressed through his incredible basketball career on the court, he has become an ambassador of the game off the court as well.

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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?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

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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?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 18

The EuroBasket stat that should make Lakers excited for 2025-26

Luka Doncic looked leaner, stronger and more effective playing for Slovenia than he did in a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw him traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.

Lakers' LeBron James praises 'savant' teammate as his career is nearing its end

LeBron James could make a surprising career move

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

LeBron James Reflects On 50K Record In CCTV Interview

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James isn’t just a run-of-the-mill superstar. Of course, that’s an oxymoron in and of itself. Nevertheless, he’s truly a larger-than-life basketball prodigy who’s earned every bit of his respect and acclaim.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17

'He’s Still Too Good a Player to Just Walk Away' – Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Could Play Beyond 2025-26, Per NBA Exec

LeBron James is entering his 23rd year in the NBA, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and one anonymous NBA executive believes that the 2025-26 campaign would not be his final one.

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

Lakers’ LeBron James Heaps Praise on Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are placing a lot of faith in LeBron James and Luka Doncic to win a championship this season together. James is running out of time to win titles.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Lakers Star LeBron James Did Not Hold Back After Kevin Hart's Public Call-Out

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been busy preparing himself for what will be his 23rd NBA season. During the summer, the 40-year-old has also spent a considerable amount of time on the golf course, working on his new hobby.

Andrew Wiggins News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

LA Lakers told they already have better defensive player than Andrew Wiggins, ‘I would hate to see him go’

Andrew Wiggins has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout this summer despite their roster additions. The Lakers acquired DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart, but their desire for upgrades appears ongoing.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Spurs Reportedly Monitoring Austin Reaves Ahead Of 2026 Free Agency

Austin Reaves could be headed for a big payday next summer, and the San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams already circling. According to a report from Anthony Irwin, the Lakers guard is expected to decline his player option and test free agency, where he could command $30 to $35 million per year.

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

Adam Silver Says Luka Doncic Trade Was ‘Kick In the A--’ to Lakers Star

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is ready for the challenge. After being traded away from the team he expected to end his career with, Doncic had somewhat of a difficult last stanza in 2024-25.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

‘Awesome fit’… Veteran star would be great signing for LA Lakers, LeBron James would approve

The LA Lakers have been urged to sign an experienced NBA star who LeBron James has played with in the past. The LA Lakers have done a solid job this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Tim Hardaway Believes Luka Doncic Could Win MVP This Season

Luka Doncic has been one of the most talked about players in the entire NBA this offseason. Between his physical transformation, signing an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers and his dominant play at FIBA EuroBasket 2025, there are some who believe this season could be his best yet in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 17

'Looks Good on Paper': Byron Scott Isn’t Convinced by Luka Doncic’s Inspiring Transformation

During the course of the 422 games he featured in for the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic averaged 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. Then the Mavericks

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 17

West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs

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.

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 / Yardbarker / September 17