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NBA hail ‘amazing’ move after Luka Doncic’s $500m pledge

Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers contract is worth $165m and he earns tens of millions of dollars annually in endorsements – and he is putting that money to work.

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Lakers Hire Yao Williams II As Vice President And Head Of Global Partnerships

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Yao Williams II Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships. Williams will lead the Lakers’ global partnerships team,

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 2

Prosper Karangwa Expected To Remain With 76ers

This offseason is a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to get back into championship contention. In order to do that, they not only need to improve their roster, but other aspects of the organization as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 2

The Austin Reaves reason why Jeff Teague wants LeBron James to leave the LA Lakers

Jeff Teague believes LeBron James should leave the LA Lakers if the franchise is truly putting Austin Reaves ahead of him. The reaction came from disbelief, not disrespect toward Reaves.

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

Maxi Kleber News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 2

Does Maxi Kleber still have a role with 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.

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.

LeBron James News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

LeBron James Linked to Warriors as Potential Free Agency Path Emerges

LeBron James had a disappointing end to the season when the Los Angeles Lakers lost 0-4 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, looking at the 41-year-old’s performance, few critics could point to a flaw.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

Andre Drummond Shares Incredible LeBron James Story That Explains His Basketball IQ

LeBron James has been taking everyone by surprise with his incredible physical conditioning. Playing in the NBA at 41 years of age is not a joke. And he is doing it with utmost finesse.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 2

Julius Erving Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant

There are always arguments over the greatest players in the history of the NBA and many of them involve Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and current superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / June 2

Gilbert Arenas’ co-host bizarrely compares LeBron James’ career to the Fast and Furious franchise

Rashad McCants praised LeBron James as an all-time great before making one of the strangest comparisons about his never-ending NBA run. The former NBA player was not questioning James’ place in history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / June 2

Rich Paul Reveals LeBron James Told Dwyane Wade First About His Cleveland Decision

Hours before LeBron James stunned the sports world in 2014 with the biggest NBA free agency, he shared his secret with Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 1

Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden

As long as LeBron James‘ future remains uncertain, speculation about another return to the Cavaliers will continue. As outlined by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, James would address one of the Cavs’ biggest needs while bringing unmatched playoff experience to a roster still searching for a breakthrough.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Skip Bayless makes bizarre LeBron James, Scottie Pippen comp out of nowhere

It’s no secret that Skip Bayless isn’t exactly a fan of LeBron James, which is being disproportionately charitable. He has said anything and everything under the sun to cut James down to size.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / June 1

'Steph Kind of Had His Head Hung': Max Kellerman Revisits LeBron James’ Defining 2016 Finals Moment

LeBron James’s career is full of legendary moments: none are more psychologically intense than his battle against Stephen Curry in the 2016 NBA Finals.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 1

Watch: Luka Doncic Gives High Praise To Kevin Durant

When players enter the NBA they get the chance to face off with players who they grew up watching and studying for years. For someone like Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, that meant taking on players like Stephen Curry and his now-teammate LeBron James.

Bronny James News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 1

Is Bronny James primed to make the leap after promising sophomore season?

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 / AirJordanChronicles / June 1

LeBron James Draws Muhammad Ali Comparison After Agent’s Eye-Opening Remark

Muhammad Ali transcended boxing because people connected with him beyond the sport. At 41, LeBron James finds himself in a similar space, where his cultural weight now rivals his on-court legacy, and the people closest to him are starting to say it out loud.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 1

Rich Paul Compares LeBron James To Muhammad Ali

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly a generational athlete not just in the history of basketball, but of sports in general. He has far exceeded being just a basketball player and is one of the most recognizable people on the face of the earth.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / June 1

Nike Drops Bronny James' Best Basketball Shoes Yet

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James already has two NBA seasons down, and as many player-exclusive Nike basketball shoes. On Monday, Nike dropped another installment of the Nike LeBron Witness 9 featuring the Bronny signature "B9" logo.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / June 1

JJ Redick Discusses Importance Of Adding Depth

JJ Redick is beginning to find his footing with the Los Angeles Lakers after starting his coaching career with back-to-back 50-win seasons. This year, L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Kendrick Perkins wants Rich Paul to shut up because he’s hurting Lakers’ LeBron James’ GOAT case

During the 2026 NBA playoffs, prominent sports agent Rich Paul highlighted a significant discrepancy in how fans and former players perceive Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James compared to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Western Conference Executive Calls Polarizing Forward a 'Must-Have' Target For Lakers Around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers will undoubtedly be busy in the offseason. Aside from Luka Doncic, they have eight players (5 UFA, 3 Player Option) who might seek greener pastures elsewhere.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Report: Lakers will prioritize one player over LeBron James this summer

LeBron James will be a second order of business at best for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers will prioritize re-signing Austin Reaves in the summer over re-signing their longtime star James, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha said this week in a YouTube feature.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / May 31

Lakers Legend Sees Championship DNA in Luka Doncic After MJ-Kobe Comparison

When is the right time to start including one generational talent in the same stratosphere as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant? For Luka Doncic, there would be many who’d say he’s not there yet.