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Report: ‘Growing belief’ around NBA is that LeBron James will return to Cavs

The buzz surrounding LeBron James’ free agency appears to be shifting. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there is a “growing belief” around the NBA that James ultimately will return to the Cavaliers, though no decision has been made and multiple teams remain in the mix.

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'Team To Beat' Has Emerged In LeBron James Free Agency Sweepstakes

The fifth and perhaps final act of LeBron James' NBA career is almost upon us. Amid speculation over where the NBA's all-time leading scorer will go, one

Jonathan Kuminga News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 4

Lakers' Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Takes Major Turn

After making a flurry of moves to start NBA free agency earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers may not be done, as the team could be on the verge of adding a significant piece to its roster.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Draymond Green Gives Warning To Austin Reaves After Signing New Contract

The first order of business this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was bringing back Austin Reaves. Ultimately, Reaves and L.A. came to terms on four-year, $185 million max contract, which elevates him financially as a second option behind Luka Doncic.

Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 4

Rich Paul says he doesn’t expect LeBron James decision ‘anytime soon’

The NBA world is again awaiting a decision from LeBron James. And the NBA world should plan to wait a little longer, according to James’ agent. “I don’t

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Jonathan Kuminga Is Top Wing Choice Over Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers are still rounding out their roster and arguably their biggest remaining need is a bigger wing who can start at the power forward position.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 4

Draymond Green's Warriors future could depend on LeBron James

With his play declining and the Warriors in dire need of help, Green's contract has been the subject of trade speculation.

Warriors might make a desperate move to land LeBron James

NBA insider shares massive update on LeBron James, Knicks rumors

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 4

One team is 'ramping up' efforts to sign LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers and James have parted ways, and now, all the talk in the NBA is about where this heritage player will land.

LeBron had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

Does LeBron have a timeline for his free-agency decision?

Warriors might make a desperate move to land LeBron

Draymond Green's Warriors future could depend on LeBron

Why LeBron shouldn't join Knicks after their historic title run

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LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 4

Does LeBron James have a timeline for his free-agency decision?

For the fourth time in his career, he'll be an unrestricted free agent.

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

Warriors might make a desperate move to land LeBron James

LeBron James is being linked to the Pistons — and it could work

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Rich Paul Explains How LeBron James Came To Decision To Leave Lakers

On the first day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers received the news of LeBron James deciding to play his 24th season elsewhere. This is tough news to cope with for some fans given how impactful James was last season, propelling L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

Lakers rookie Cameron Carr proves immediately he’s going to be dangerous weapon for Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers received an encouraging early glimpse of their newest first-round pick Friday as rookie Cameron Carr delivered an impressive debut during the opening game of the California Classic Summer League.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / July 4

New report confirms suspicion about former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht and his NBA future

Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Kneht has spent the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. When the Los Angeles Lakers selected former Tennessee/Baylor guard Cameron Carr in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, many folks assumed it meant that Dalton Knecht’s time in LA is coming to an end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / July 4

'What If He Doesn’t Pick Anybody?': Bill Simmons Reacts to LeBron James’ Free Agency

Amidst all the conversations and debates about where and when LeBron James will choose his next team, sports media executive Bill Simmons has a rather strange take on this whole situation.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 4

Lakers Reportedly Like Sandro Mamukelashvili’s Fit With Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves this offseason as the team will look completely different around superstar guard Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 4

NBA Analyst Labels Lakers One Of The Losers In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some interesting moves in free agency as they look to be title contenders next season, but The Athletic’s John Hollinger hasn’t liked what he has seen so far.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / July 4

'JJ Redick, Give Him Minutes': Laker Nation React to Cameron Carr’s Impressive Summer League Debut

Cameron Carr scored 19 points in 24 minutes, the only Laker to find a rhythm, while his team absorbed a 104-72 beatdown from the Golden State Warriors in the California Classic opener.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / July 4

Why Luka Doncic ‘lost all respect’ for Deandre Ayton before LA Lakers traded him, explains Skip Bayless

The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly completely wiping the slate clean ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Since the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers’ top brass seem keen on giving the Slovenian superstar a new team around him.

Chris Manon News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Chris Manon Re-Signs With Lakers On Two-Way Contract

Restricted free agent guard Chris Manon has re-signed with the Lakers on another two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3