The Los Angeles Lakers went into this offseason with the most cap space in the league and they were quick to target players in free agency. One of those was power forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili, who is coming off a solid season with the Toronto Raptors.
The Lakers made their big move this summer in landing Walker Kessler, but there’s still work to be done in the front court. In parting with both Jaxson Hayes and Deandre Ayton this offseason, LA has holes to fill, even if they took care of the hard part.
The Los Angeles Lakers have completely reshaped their roster around Luka Doncic, making more additions than any other team while trying to build a 2.0 version of the teams he had in Dallas.
LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and heading to the Philadelphia 76ers re-opened plenty of discourse around the fandom’s support of the surefire Hall of Famer and all-time great.
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
One free agency signing for the Los Angeles Lakers that may be the least talked about is the addition of point guard Collin Sexton. The former lottery pick brings serious offensive firepower and will bring a big boost off the bench for the Lakers while also being more than capable of starting if need be.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a whole lot of new additions this offseason, but Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks isn’t impressed by the roster they have put together.
Shaquille O’Neal won three championships alongside Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, but he’s under no illusion about how the fans feel about both of them. The last NBA franchise to win three consecutive championships was the Los Angeles Lakers between 2000 and 2002.
Since LeBron James has left the Lakers, reports have surfaced that indicate a part of the reason why the 41-year-old exited in free agency was that he felt disrespected by the franchise and its fanbase.
Forbes may have declared LeBron James a billionaire in 2022, but the man himself has always insisted that he doesn’t have that kind of money. LeBron James has made a concrete case for being the GOAT during his 23 seasons in the NBA.
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.
The NBA’s MLE sets a baseline for how teams construct their rosters in 2026. With flexibility becoming increasingly important in the new CBA, GMs and executives have to be smart with how and when they spend their money.
When LeBron James initially opted to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, he didn’t know where he’d end up. At the height of his free agency, as many as 15 teams were expressing some level of interest, and LeBron kept his options open.
Luka Doncic arguably became “The Guy” on the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a $165 million contract extension last August, but he now commands a much larger share of the spotlight following LeBron James’ departure.
LeBron James turned down a chance to join the Golden State Warriors before this year's failed pursuit. Kevin Durant didn't want to return to his old team at the 2025 trade deadline.
One of the most important moves the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was re-signing guard Austin Reaves to a new four-year contract. While they did ultimately get the deal done, Reaves has been open about the process and at some points believing he would have to leave L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers made several moves during the NBA offseason, undergoing a roster overhaul to begin the Luka Doncic era. Although the Walker Kessler trade made all the headlines this summer, the Lakers made some under-the-radar moves that could pay off down the road, namely bringing in rookie Cameron Carr.
The LeBron James era is over in Los Angeles, and Luka Doncic has wasted no time showing that he is ready to lead the Lakers into their next chapter. Instead
The center position has been a point of discussion for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as the team acquired Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz to become their starting center for the foreseeable future.
LeBron James‘ reported plan to live in New York City while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers has already generated a significant amount of attention. However, a new report suggests that commuting by helicopter might not be as straightforward as everyone had initially thought.
LeBron James is a billionaire today, and while he deserves most of the credit for all his success, a certain Maverick Carter has definitely played his part along the way.
Long before the NBA could draft him, LeBron James lived under a spotlight few athletes have ever endured. Every headline, every camera, every opinion followed him.
The Los Angeles Lakers have responded to LeBron James’ exit with a spending splurge aimed at bringing the best out of Luka Doncic, and fans can be forgiven for being most excited about Walker Kessler.
Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.