Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.
LeBron James still hasn’t tipped his hand. While the NBA’s all-time leading scorer continues to weigh his options, at least six teams reportedly believe they have a legitimate chance to sign him.
Did one decision from the Lakers cause LeBron to decide to move on?
This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to get younger and more athletic. In working to achieve that goal, the team received an entirely new look by bringing in four new players, one being Quentin Grimes.
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
A contract standoff ended LeBron James’ era in Los Angeles. A new report reveals that a specific contract decision by management made this split unavoidable.
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Once LeBron James confirmed his exit, GM Rob Pelinka wasted no time in adding players to the Los Angeles Lakers. He even fulfilled Luka Doncic’s elite center wish by a sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler.
For months, general manager Rob Pelinka was on record stating he would like LeBron James to return. But the 4x NBA champion will not return for another season in Purple and Gold.
The Los Angeles Lakers were not yet done retooling the roster after signing a young forward to a two-way contract in what has been a busy offseason. According to a press release on Sunday, the Lakers reached an agreement with AK Okereke, completing the team’s three slots for a two-way deal, along with Chris Mañon and Peter Suder.
The Los Angeles Lakers may have already done more harm than good to their team thus far this offseason. While it is understandable for the front office to feel the pressure to maximize the prime years of Luka Doncic, it’s difficult for Lakers fans not to feel underwhelmed by all the signings they’ve made to this point in free agency.
Cameron Carr had some thoughts to share about his ongoing experience in the NBA Summer League after the Los Angeles Lakers’ double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday evening.
For years, people assumed that LeBron James and Michael Jordan shared a close personal bond away from the cameras. When asked about his current relationship with the Chicago Bulls legend, James gave a surprising and honest answer. The extensive interview was recorded on March 25, 2025, and aired the following day on ESPN and YouTube.
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Every update surrounding LeBron James’ free agency has suggested there is no shortage of teams waiting for his decision. A senior NBA insider, however, believes that perception is misleading.
The Lakers didn’t just replace LeBron James. They built the roster they believe Luka Doncic needs. That started with the blockbuster acquisition of center Walker Kessler, whom Los Angeles reportedly views as the ideal complement to its new franchise cornerstone.
The buzz around LeBron James’s free agency has swung toward a homecoming. There is a growing belief around the NBA that James will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted him, to close out his career, though no decision has been made and multiple teams remain in the mix, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed undrafted free agent forward AK Okereke to a two-way contract. Okereke is listed at 6’7” and 245 pounds
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If you’re looking for certainty on where LeBron James will sign, Terry Pluto isn’t about to give it to you. Neither is anyone else. In a column for Cleveland.com, Pluto admitted what many executives, scouts and reporters have privately acknowledged over the past week: Nobody really knows where James is headed.
After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center.
Once again, LeBron James is the most prominent name in NBA free agency. Has a leader emerged in the race to secure his services?
Austin Reaves’ unrestricted free agency was one of the biggest dominos to fall for the Los Angeles Lakers as he was understandably looking for a hefty pay raise.
The Los Angeles Lakers may be trying to bring a former UCLA kid home. Veteran NBA big man Kevon Looney is on the Lakers’ radar in free agency, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Lakers and James have parted ways, and now, all the talk in the NBA is about where this heritage player will land.
Restricted free agent guard Chris Manon has re-signed with the Lakers on another two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post).
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. is looking to make a big splash to help Stephen Curry bring a fifth NBA championship home.
They've reportedly set their sights on the former lottery pick.
With limited draft capital and cap flexibility left, Los Angeles will need to get creative to address one of the roster’s most pressing needs.
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