The Los Angeles Lakers face some massive question marks heading into what could be a fraught 2025-26 NBA season. ESPN's Tim Bontemps lists the Lakers among his "sixth tier" of NBA teams, in a 10-tiered system: club sporting old stars with big questions.
One of the biggest questions for the Los Angeles Lakers is the longevity of LeBron James. No one is sure how long James will continue playing in the NBA, but Luka Doncic has reportedly expressed his interest in playing alongside the star beyond the 2025-26 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their roster ahead of the regular season, making several difficult decisions that affect both their depth and future flexibility.
After key players were in and out of the lineup all preseason, JJ Redick used the final exhibition game on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings as a dress rehearsal for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Opening Night on Tuesday.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The Lakers have waived guards Augustas Marciulionis and RJ Davis, along with forwards Jeenathan (Nate) Williams and Anton Watson, the team announced. All four were in camp on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
Marcus Smart’s first training camp and preseason with the Los Angeles Lakers has been less than ideal as he was limited by Achilles tendinopathy and then an illness.
With the start of the 2025-26 NBA season set to tip-off on Tuesday, many teams are in the process of trimming their training camp rosters to get down the maximum of 15 standard roster spots and three two-way contract spots.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have waived RJ Davis, Augustas Marčiulionis, Anton Watson and Nate Williams. Davis and Marčiulionis were originally signed by the Lakers on July 26, 2025.
As the 80th NBA season edges closer, Lakers fans have plenty to be excited about. Sure, LeBron James’ sciatica diagnosis has everyone a bit on edge, but with ‘skinny’ Luka Doncic already shedding 30 pounds, the purple and gold nation can start dreaming again.
Luka Doncic shined in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale, playing 32 minutes and finishing with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal on 8-of-16 shooting.
LeBron James is entering unprecedented territory. Approaching his 23rd season, it's unheard of for an NBA player to be playing at an All-Star level this deep into what's been an incredibly illustrious career.
JJ Redick treated the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale as a dress rehearsal on Friday night, playing regular rotations for a majority of the game for the first time.
Just when you thought the wounds were healing, Stephen A. Smith spoke up. Well, you’ll say he always does, especially when he has to talk about LeBron James.
Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have made some key moves that could propel them to surprise title contention. They are not the favorites to win the Western Conference, but they have a shot to do so.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton this offseason to bolster their frontcourt depth, but not many are sold on the idea that the former No. 1 overall pick is the long-term solution at the center position.
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their preseason run with a loss, as they bowed to the Sacramento Kings 117-116, despite another strong effort from superstar guard Luka Doncic.
Frank Vogel is putting the asterisk talk to rest. Speaking with The Athletic, the former Lakers head coach defended the legitimacy of the 2020 championship, saying his team was the best in the league all season and would have won the title no matter where the games were played.
Lakers star Luka Doncic's gravitational pull extends beyond the basketball court, where defenders rush in hordes to try and stop him. Even his teammates are drawn to his greatness.