Rui Hachimura is coming off an incredible postseason showing, as the power forward averaged 17.5 points per game, while shooting 54.9% from the field and 56.9% from three on 5.8 three-point attempts per game.
LeBron James might be gone from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean player empowerment is over in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić has had some things to say. He’s reportedly been in “constant communication” with Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka this summer and has made it known he wants an A-list center.
The Los Angeles Lakers sit at 14 rostered players as of the morning of Wednesday, July 8. They’ve welcomed five new players — Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes officially, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Kevon Looney still unofficially — and have turned the page to the Luka Doncic era.
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
The Los Angeles Lakers are not yet done with their offseason dealing, despite already massively reshaping the roster and landing at 14 players with their most recent reported addition of Kevon Looney.
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.
One of the biggest questions going into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the future of LeBron James. After eight years with the franchise, James was set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer and whether or not he would return was unclear.
It still looks strange to type. LeBron James is no longer a Laker. After eight seasons in Los Angeles, the Lakers are officially Luka Doncic's team. And instead of trying to replace one of the greatest players in NBA history with one person, they completely reshaped the roster.
At 41 years old, LeBron James remains a coveted talent. The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers are two teams rumored to be leading the LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the forefront of a majority of NBA rumors this offseason. They have completely revamped their roster after LeBron James announced he would not return to Los Angeles.
The list of LeBron James suitors may be starting to narrow. Or something like that. Appearing on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith, NBA insider Shams Charania said three teams continue to stand out when he talks with executives and sources around the league: the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers.
The Golden State Warriors may get the first real crack at a free agency pitch to LeBron James, based on his rumored hangout schedule. LeBron James is reportedly “spending some time” with Warriors star Draymond Green this week.
The Lakers may finally have a price in mind for Jonathan Kuminga. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, LA is considering a two-year, $20 million contract for the free-agent forward.