Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 25

Lakers may already be preparing for life after LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the offseason following getting swept out of the second round of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now, all eyes are on James and what he's going to do next.

LeBron's streak of consecutive All-NBA appearances ends after league's announcement

NBA insider names five potential landing spots for LeBron James

LeBron James' former teammate urges him to join Knicks or Cavaliers

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Jalen Duren News / Lakers Nation / May 25

Cost For Lakers To Sign Potential Free Agent Target Jalen Duren May Have Increased

The center position is one of need for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and when it comes to free agency, the top name available is Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 25

Lakers Considering Pairing Luka Doncic With 9-Time All-Star if LeBron James Walks

The Los Angeles Lakers got swept out of the second round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now LeBron James will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Total Apex Sports / May 25

Lakers Bring in Rocket Scientist Rohan Ramadas to Reinvent Their Front Office

The Lakers didn’t just make a hire this week — they made a statement. In a league where every team is searching for an edge, Los Angeles reached outside

Robert Williams News / Lakers Nation / May 25

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Robert Williams III Viewed As Potential Target

One position the Los Angeles Lakers will presumably be targeting this offseason is the center spot. In particular, the team will be looking to add a rim-running big man that fits well next to Luka Doncic, who has thrived with those types of centers in the past.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 25

Lakers hire former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager

The Lakers look to have made their first of two assistant general manager hires. On Monday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Lakers had hired Rohan Ramadas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 25

Reports: Lakers fill one of two new assistant GM posts

The Los Angeles Lakers started their offseason front office expansion, hiring Rohan Ramadas away from the New Orleans Pelicans to fill one of two new assistant general manager positions, multiple outlets reported Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / May 25

Lakers hire 'literal rocket scientist' Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM

Winning an 18th championship has felt like rocket science for the Los Angeles Lakers, so why not hire one to complete that task?

Lakers may already have a trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo reportedly has strong interest in two teams

LeBron James' streak of consecutive All-NBA appearances ends

NBA insider names five potential landing spots for James

Lakers may already be preparing for life after James

Bucks make significant decision about their coaching staff

Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / May 25

Lakers hire ‘literal rocket scientist’ as new assistant GM

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting their offseason started by bringing on a new addition to the front office. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, they are hiring New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas to be the new assistant general manager.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 25

New Lakers Assistant GM Rohan Ramadas Described As ‘Literal Rocket Scientist’

One of the main focuses for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is building out their front office staff. Rob Pelinka said the team planned on hiring two assistant general managers this offseason and the franchise has already landed on one, reportedly hiring former New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Isiah Thomas calls out NBA for ‘manipulating’ playoff format to help Lakers back in day

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the early stages of what could be a very impactful offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Lakers fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the old days of the 1980s, when they won five NBA championships under the leadership of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Rob Pelinka News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 25

Lakers Hire New Assistant GM to Serve Under Rob Pelinka

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into the NBA offseason with a long checklist of things that needed to get done, from addressing the immediate futures of players like Austin Reaves and LeBron James to making changes to the front office.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Lakers Make Front Office Move After NBA Playoff Exit

The Los Angeles Lakers are making front office changes. After a brutal four-game sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the organization entered the offseason with major decisions to make, starting at the top of the front office.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / May 25

The Los Angeles Lakers finally trade former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht in latest proposal from ESPN

Tennessee Volunteers fans have been itching for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade former UT standout guard Dalton Knecht. Vols fans may finally get their wish this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / May 25

Lakers Hiring Rohan Ramadas As Assistant GM

The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager, according to Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka hires a new right-hand man in front office

Following the historic $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to new owner Mark Walter, front office stability has become a significant topic of discussion across the league.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 25

Luka Doncic Believes Lakers Were Championship Contenders Before Late-Season Injuries

Luka Doncic was piecing together an MVP-caliber season for the Los Angeles Lakers when he unfortunately suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / May 25

Target Price for Austin Reaves Revealed as 2 Eastern Conference Teams Could Join Bidding for Lakers Star, Per Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers may have an entire offseason ahead of them, but one decision cannot drag on for too long: Austin Reaves. After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Reaves is entering unrestricted free agency at exactly the right time.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 24

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Joins Exclusive NBA History Club After Latest Honor

As the Los Angeles Lakers head into the NBA offseason, the awards for the 2025-26 campaign are starting to trickle out, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic getting some much-deserved recognition for what he accomplished during his first full season with the storied franchise.