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LeBron James puts focus on winning, unwilling to 'start over' in Year 24

LeBron James might not be willing to play for the league minimum, but if the potential Lakers free agent keeps retirement on the backburner, he's prioritizing winning over all other factors when considering his options for 2026-27.

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Andrew Friedman & Farhan Zaidi Involved In Assistant GM Interviews

This summer will be an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers, but not just about on-court progress and building up the roster. With new owner Mark Walter entering his first offseason since purchasing the franchise, the Lakers entire front office is set for a rebuild as well.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 21

Austin Reaves rehabbed oblique injury with Dodgers medical staff

It was a pleasant surprise to the Lakers that Austin Reaves was able to return earlier than expected from his oblique strain. Thanks to his efforts to get back, Reaves helped the Lakers eliminate the Rockets and then played in the second round against the Thunder.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Last 40-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz

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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 / HITC / May 21

Former NBA player wants Bronny James to leave basketball for golf after seeing ‘insane’ swing

Bronny James’ golf swing has started a new round of jokes about whether his best sporting path might not be basketball after all. The Los Angeles Lakers guard has become a viral offseason topic after showing off a smooth swing that surprised fans and former players.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 21

LeBron James admits future wide open entering free agency

For the first time in a long time, LeBron James genuinely sounds unsure about what comes next. Speaking with Steve Nash on the Mind The Game podcast, James acknowledged he still has not decided whether he plans to continue playing, remain with the Lakers, or potentially finish his career elsewhere.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 21

LeBron James Details Thought Process, Timeline Going Into Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a lot of important decisions to make this offseason. It’s no secret that the end is near for the 41-year-old, but he showed in 2025-26 that he can still play at an extremely high level if he wants to keep going.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 21

LeBron James outlines timeline for deciding upcoming season plans

Lakers' LeBron James outlines timeline for deciding plans for this upcoming season

The Lakers haven't reached the Western Conference Finals since the 2022-23 season and have been eliminated in the first round three times over the past six seasons.

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 21

Jarred Vanderbilt Updates State Of Relationship With JJ Redick After On-Court Confrontation

The confrontation between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and forward Jarred Vanderbilt was a brief one, but still one that caught the eye of many watching the game.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

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The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Lakers' Bronny James Urged to 'Quit Basketball' for Golf

Bronny James just finished his second season in the NBA. While his time in the league has been filled with ups and downs, the youngster is always under scrutiny for being LeBron James’ son.

Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Luka Doncic Reportedly Reaffirmed Major Decision About His International Basketball Future

Luka Doncic had quite a disappointing season. While he looked in some red-hot form for the Los Angeles Lakers, things quickly got worse as the Slovenian star’s season ended due to an injury.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 21

AJ Dybantsa Discusses What He Learned In Workout With LeBron James

The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the most talented and deep in recent years and the top prospect in the eyes of many is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.

Peyton Watson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 21

Peyton Watson Spotted at Lakers Facility Amid Free Agency Signing Rumors

Peyton Watson is one of the most talked-about names heading into the 2026 NBA offseason. The Denver Nuggets forward is set to hit restricted free agency, and a recent sighting has the Los Angeles Lakers fans paying close attention.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

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.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 21

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.

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.

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

Lakers Reportedly Make Their LeBron James Feelings Crystal Clear for Next Season

The immediate future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James remains uncertain, as he has yet to indicate whether he’ll retire or play next season, and if he returns, where he’ll be suiting up.

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.

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.