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Dwight Howard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3

Dwight Howard Opens Up on ‘Making Peace’ with Shaquille O’Neal

Former Los Angeles Laker center Dwight Howard opened up on his relationship with Laker great Shaquille O’Neal, with whom he was at odds with for years.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 3

NBA Executive Says Lakers Dodged A Bullet By Not Landing Kawhi Leonard

As a precarious situation unfolds for Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers, there's a sense of relief among Lakers fans that they managed to avoid signing two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3

NBA Insider Denies Report That LeBron James Wanted Out of LA

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to build around Luka Doncic for the future, which makes sense. He will be the face of the team for the next decade now that they have him locked in for another three years.

Kobe Bryant News / NBA Analysis Network / September 3

LA Lakers legend explains why modern NBA players can’t do what Kobe Bryant did under Phil Jackson

One legendary LA Lakers figure talked about the difference between Kobe Bryant and many of the modern superstars in the NBA. Kobe Bryant is considered by many to be one of the most cerebral players in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 3

LA Lakers GM Rob Pelinka’s 2020 U-Turn made Dwight Howard ‘highly upset’

Former NBA star Dwight Howard will headline the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class along with Carmelo Anthony. Considering Dwight Howard enjoyed a terrific 18-year stint in the NBA, the former Los Angeles Lakers star is worthy of this honor.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 3

Sotheby’s To Auction Kobe Bryant No. 24 Debut Jersey

Kobe Bryant is one of the true legends in NBA history and the things he accomplished throughout his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers won’t be matched for a very long time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

3 Los Angeles Lakers Players Who Could be Traded During 2025-26 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season as one of the many championship contenders in the Western Conference. Of course, the Lakers’

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 3

Watch: Luka Doncic Meets Soccer Legend Lukas Podolski

Greatness recognizes greatness, which is why we often see superstars from across different sports wanting to witness the true greats dominating on the field or court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3

Lakers Insider Suggests LA Has Core Trade Piece To Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Los Angeles Lakers are not afraid to go out and make big moves. They have proven that over the course of the history of the franchise, including just last year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 3

Skip Bayless claims LA Lakers chiefs’ recent actions were ‘openly taunting’ LeBron James, ‘made it clear…’

For the last seven seasons, LeBron James has been the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, with Luka Doncic’s presence, many think that LeBron James‘ role as the face of the franchise has come to an end.