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Lakers’ Luka Doncic doubles down on huge offseason basketball decision

After spending last summer recalibrating his physique, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will now spend the offseason recovering from a hamstring injury, which kept him sidelined in the playoffs.

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JJ Redick Was Reportedly 'Surprised' by What He Found Inside Lakers Organization After Joining

The Los Angeles Lakers are now rebuilding for the upcoming season. Following a lackluster showing in the conference semifinals, the purple and gold were swept 0-4 by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 20

JJ Redick Was Shocked By Lakers’ Small Front Office When He Was Hired

The Los Angeles Lakers may be the most prestigious team in basketball, but their front office structure is only just now catching up to their illustrious reputation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi have sat in on interviews for Lakers assistant GM role

The Lakers’ transition from a barebones front office to one as robust as the Dodgers is not something that can happen overnight. On top of the sheer volume of hires, ensuring the right people are hired is just as important.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Wolves’ Steve Senior turned down Lakers offer to be Vice President of Basketball Operations

While the Lakers will have plenty of player movement with their roster this summer, there will also likely be a lot of front office movement as well. The arrival of Mark Walter as owner was always going to lead to filling out the front office.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 20

Giannis Trade Rumors Take Another Turn for the Lakers

All indications point to the Los Angeles Lakers being aggressive in their efforts to improve their roster heading into the NBA offseason, with a lot of speculation about the team potentially going all out to pull off a blockbuster trade for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 20

LeBron James sparks Cavs reunion buzz with ‘Come Home’ like

LeBron James has the internet doing what it always does this time of year: Speculating wildly about Cleveland. Amid growing questions surrounding James’ future with the Lakers, the four-time MVP created fresh buzz Wednesday after supposedly liking an Instagram video that featured a “Come Home” message tied to the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 20

Latest on LeBron James

All signs still appear to be pointing toward LeBron James returning for at least one more NBA season. And most around the league seem to believe that season will come with the Lakers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 20

Jason Kidd Reportedly Backed Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade

Perhaps the final domino of the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has fallen for the Dallas Mavericks, with the team surprisingly firing head coach Jason Kidd this week.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

LeBron James likes IG post suggesting a return to Cavs

As one of the best players in NBA history, it is naturally a huge deal that LeBron James is set to hit free agency this offseason. The 23-year veteran has had a longer NBA career than anybody before him, and nobody would have guessed his Los Angeles Lakers tenure would have lasted as long as it as.

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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.

Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Jake LaRavia plans to work on 3-point shot during offseason

When Jake LaRavia had it going for the Lakers, he looked like a genius signing for the franchise. He was knocking down so many threes against the Wolves to start the season that Anthony Edwards was asking who he was.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 20

Rui Hachimura Proud Of Growth As Shooter Since Joining Lakers

Rui Hachimura has grown as a player by leaps and bounds since joining the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2023. And without a doubt the area in which he has developed most is as a 3-point shooter.

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Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 20

Rob Pelinka: Tanking Is Not Part Of Lakers’ Infrastructure

The Los Angeles Lakers are Lcommitted to building their roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and truly competing with the other top teams in the NBA.

Bronny James News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Bronny James was excited to prove he could play at a higher level this season

After a rookie season where Bronny James primarily rode the bench, his sophomore campaign was much more positive. He didn’t have any huge scoring nights, but he continued to develop as an on-ball initiator and a solid defender.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 20

Why Victor Wembanyama’s Agent Met With Rob Pelinka Last Offseason

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is taking over the league at the age of 22, and he seems to share a lot of similarities to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 20

Austin Reaves Applauds Lakers For Not Giving Up On 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers season could have effectively ended on April 2, when both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered Grade 2 muscle strains against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / HITC / May 20

How Kendrick Perkins mocked LeBron James’ chances of joining LA Clippers

Kendrick Perkins did not waste many words on the idea of LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Clippers. The rumor gained traction because James is nearing another major career decision, but Perkins made it clear he does not see the cross-town move as realistic.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 20

JJ Redick Outlines Defensive And Offensive Areas For Lakers To Improve

JJ Redick’s second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was unquestionably a success as he navigated the team through a ton of adversity to win 53 games, the most the franchise has won since 2010-11.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20

'I’m not Monopoly-ing this': LeBron James Says Scarcity Mindset Still Follows Him Despite Billionaire Status

LeBron James has crossed every financial milestone most people only dream about; a lifetime Nike deal worth over $1 billion, a $581.3 million NBA salary, and equity stakes in Liverpool F.C.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 20

2 Unrestricted Free Agents the Lakers Should Target This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff run ended with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the biggest takeaway was simple: they need a better big.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ contract plans

The hometown discount officially appears to be off the table for LeBron James. The possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers star James taking the veteran’s minimum contract this summer is not in the cards at all, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported during a video segment on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Lakers Reportedly Exploring Smaller Adjustments Instead of Star Hunting

Usually, we see the Los Angeles Lakers entering every offseason like they’re shopping on Rodeo Drive. However, this summer is different. After getting bounced by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, they seem inclined towards fixing roster cracks rather than chasing another shiny superstar headline.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / May 19

Luka Doncic named second most influential European NBA player

Luka Doncic finishing second to Giannis Antetokounmpo in a new European NBA influence ranking is not the slight it may first appear. The Betsson study placed Doncic behind Giannis after measuring winning percentage, global popularity, Google search volume and positive fan sentiment from 2020 to 2025.