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Watch: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sends Message To Bam Adebayo After Winning NBA Social Justice Award

For as amazing of a player that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was, and he is clearly one of the greatest players to ever step foot on an NBA court, the legendary center has also always been about much more than basketball and cares deeply about making an impact on people and the world off the court.

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5 Thoughts on the Nike Kobe 10 Protro

Every year, basketball fans and sneakerheads circle "Kobe Day" on their calendars. Nike celebrates Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's legacy with events and the introduction of another updated shoe in the "Halo" colorway.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / August 5

Could Jarred Vanderbilt be the Key to the Lakers Landing Klay Thompson?

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy offseason, but it looks like they are far from finished, as a potential star signing is on the horizon if everything falls into place.

PJ Washington News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Bad News For Lakers? Insider Addresses P.J. Washington Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ interest in bolstering their frontcourt has primarily centered on conversations with Jonathan Kuminga. However, recent rumors also suggest that the Purple and Gold have shown some interest in Dallas Mavericks forward P.J.

Draymond Green News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / August 5

Los Angeles Lakers Championship Contenders: Are They After Their 2026 Offseason?

Are the Los Angeles Lakers championship contenders after undergoing a huge transformation this offseason? It’s a bit difficult to judge where this team is at.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

LeBron James News / HITC / August 5

Nick Wright brutally explains why LA Lakers are the biggest losers in LeBron James’ free agency saga

The Los Angeles Lakers are being called the clear losers in LeBron James’ free agency saga this offseason. Following an eight-season run, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers went their separate ways this offseason.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 5

Luka Doncic reportedly favors PJ Washington reunion with Lakers

The Lakers have been linked to P.J. Washington for much of the offseason. Apparently, Luka Doncic would welcome the reunion. Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported that Doncic is “in favor” of Los Angeles acquiring Washington, his former Mavericks teammate.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 4

Lakers' Luka Doncic offers major update on hamstring injury

The subject of Luka Doncic‘s health and durability has been a topic of conversation since the Mavericks made the landscape-shaking decision to trade him to the Lakers in 2025.

Why one Lakers player will not attend Doncic's overseas minicamp

Klay Thompson claps back at Kevin Durant's take on 76ers-Warriors

Kings linked to two All-Star guards to mentor Darius Acuff Jr.

Zach LaVine reportedly pulled a cold move on the Kings

Chris Bosh says he nearly died from his recent health scare

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Why one Lakers player won't attend Luka Doncic's minicamp

Why one Lakers player will not attend Luka Doncic's overseas minicamp

Luka Doncic is trying his best to have the Los Angeles Lakers bond before the 2026-27 NBA season.

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

PJ Washington News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 4

Lakers’ P.J. Washington Trade Buzz Gets Telling Reality Check

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone all out this summer as they begin to build around superstar Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future, making a drastic roster overhaul while also moving on from LeBron James, who decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

AJ Dybantsa Looking Forward To Defending Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic

In today’s era of NBA basketball, it can be argued that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is the most difficult player to defend in a 1-on-1 setting.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 4

5 Biggest Weaknesses Of The Lakers Roster Ahead Of The 2026-27 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers finally belong to Luka Doncic. That sounds obvious, but this offseason made it official. LeBron James is gone, and so are Rui Hachimura and the exiled Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 4

Which Laker could make the jump this season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Cameron Carr Not Attending Luka Doncic’s Minicamp Due To Mandatory NBA Rookie Orientation

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster with a number of new additions to the team. With that though, the Lakers will need to build up chemistry and superstar Luka Doncic is already embracing his role as the leader of this team by hosting a minicamp for the entire roster in his native Slovenia.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Luka Doncic Is 100% Healthy After Dealing With Left Hamstring Injury

In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth what was arguably the greatest season of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an MVP contender while being an All-NBA First Team selection.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 4

Could Luka Dončić be the key to unlocking the Lakers’ starting lineup?

Once again, you guys delivered with a whole slew of questions for our mailbag covering a wide variety of subjects. So much so, in fact, that we’ve split it up into two parts once again.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 4

21-Year-Old Guard Set to Miss Luka Doncic’s ‘Team Bonding’ Camp in Slovenia Due to NBA Duties

Luka Doncic’s biggest offseason investment isn’t another workout—it’s four days with nearly his entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in his home country of Slovenia before training camp begins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 3

NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Kings, Warriors, trade targets

Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton aren’t waiting for training camp to rebuild their chemistry. The Lakers newcomers recently played together at the Big A Classic in Atlanta, as Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI noted.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.

Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga

LeBron James reveals backup plan if hard times ever hit

Mavericks lock down Naji Marshall with three-year extension

Eastern Conference team continues to be potential Kevin Durant suitor

Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Devean George: Time for Lakers to see what Bronny James can do

LeBron James is headed to the 76ers. Devean George believes Bronny James should stay exactly where he is. The former Lakers forward and three-time NBA champion told TMZ Sports that LeBron’s departure could give Bronny the space he needs to begin establishing his own identity.