Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luka Doncic Didn’t Know How To React To Trade From Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks trading superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers will forever go down as one of, if not the most, shocking trade in the history of the NBA.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

LeBron James could make a surprising career move

LeBron James has yet to commit to a timeline for when he might retire, and there are apparently some people who believe he could continue his career outside of the NBA.

Alex Len News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Alex Len Signs Training Camp Contract With Knicks

The start of training camp is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers and their roster appears to be just about set. The front office made some significant additions this offseason, notably bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Luka Doncic Reflects on Time With NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, all eyes are on the star they acquired in February: Luka Doncic. Traded from the

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 16

Will Lakers Regret Deandre Ayton Deal? Insider Predicts Outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal for him to become the starting center for the team. He was bought out by the Trail Blazers after two uninspiring seasons with the Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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?

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Key Adjustment JJ Redick Needs To Make To Get The Most Out Of Lakers' Offense Next Season

There were plenty of positives to take away from JJ Redick's first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Notably, Redick had the Lakers flowing well on offense, but NBA analyst Mo Dakhil stated on The Zach Lowe Show that he needs to make some adjustments to get the most out of this group offensively next season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

LeBron James is set for historical year with the LA Lakers, says Byron Scott

LeBron James is entering his 23rd season in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite all of the ongoing rumors regarding his retirement, LeBron James isn’t going anywhere for now.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Luka Doncic Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Warning Before Rookie Season: 'Watch Out, You’re European'

Luka Doncic’s NBA journey has been filled with milestones, records, and moments that already place him among the greats of the game. But one memory from his early days still resonates deeply with him: advice from Kobe Bryant that prepared him for the challenges of being a young European star in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Luka Doncic Has No Plans to Follow LeBron James’ NBA Decision

Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in February was one of the biggest moves of last season, reshaping the franchise’s future. Now preparing for his first full season in purple and gold, Doncic has already shown why he was worth the price, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 28 games following the trade.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

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

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Luka Doncic Expects To Develop As Leader In Preseason

With Slovenia eliminated from EuroBasket 2025, Luka Doncic gets a well-deserved break before he has to report Los Angeles Lakers training camp in a couple of weeks.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Former NBA Veteran Calls Out LeBron James For Playing Media Games To Stay Relevant

LeBron James’ retirement is coming closer to being a reality. That opens up discussions around what the King is going to do next and how he’s going to manage the next stage of his life.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Luka Doncic Earns All-Star Five Honors At 2025 EuroBasket

Luka Doncic's pursuit of delivering a EuroBasket title to Slovenia may have come up short, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard was anything but ordinary at the tournament.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks work out two former Lakers centers

The Knicks continue to tinker around the periphery of their roster. Per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, New York recently worked out a pair of free agent former 2024-25 Lakers centers, veteran Alex Len and former L.A.

Cam Reddish News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Where Cam Reddish is signing in Europe after disappointing Lakers stint

After spending six seasons in the NBA, Cam Reddish’s time in the league has come to an end. The 10th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is still only 26 but will now be representing BC Šiauliai in Lithuania, according to Marc Stein.

Bronny James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Lakers Insider Sends Bronny James Harsh Reality Check

Will Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James break into the club's core rotation in 2025-26, his second pro season? LeBron Wire/USA Today's Robert Marvi, for one, is skeptical.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Players the Los Angeles Lakers Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2025-26 NBA season expected to be among the top teams in the Western Conference thanks to their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Top 3 Lakers Likely to Be Traded This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to be active on the trade market in 2025-26. After going 50-32 and notching the Western Conference's No. 3 seed last year, despite a drastic midseason trade for five-time All-NBA First Team superstar guard Luka Doncic that left them without a starting-caliber center, L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

3 Los Angeles Lakers trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season once again caught between timelines, balancing the weight of their storied past with the uncertainty of their present.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Shaquille O’Neal Checks Up On Kobe Bryant’s Mom Monthly

There was a lot of infighting between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers, but the two hashed things out and became good friends after their playing days were done.

Marcus Smart News / HITC / September 14

Brian Windhorst says LA Lakers brought in underrated defensive talent to join Marcus Smart

The Lakers came into the offseason with a clear priority: shore up their defence after last year’s playoff run exposed some glaring issues. They moved quickly to address that, bringing in DeAndre Ayton to fill a need in the frontcourt and adding Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, to bolster their perimeter defence.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11