The Los Angeles Lakers could have a drastically different roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic during the 2026-27 NBA season, with the team filled with players expected to hit NBA free agency this summer.
Shaquille O’Neal shared his thoughts on the draft scenario, choosing between LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. His answer reveals what matters most to Shaq.
Appearing Friday on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link), LeBron James‘ agent revealed that there’s already significant interest in his client if he decides to leave the Lakers.
The 2026 NBA Draft is set to get underway on June 23, with the entire league waiting for the first offseason domino to drop, as the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to trade superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo before that date.
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.
The GOAT debate has become one of the more toxic and persistent discussions in the NBA world, with a strong majority of people falling into two camps: Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
LeBron James hasn’t revealed a decision on his future yet, and until he does, everyone seems to have an opinion. The latest comes from former teammate Danny Green, who believes James will ultimately choose between the Lakers and Cavaliers if he decides to return for a 24th season.
The NBA world, or at least several teams, are waiting patiently to find out whether or not Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants to play another season.
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.
Free agency kicks off on June 30 and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves once again in a position needing to make multiple moves to become a serious championship contender.
Golf quickly became a passion for Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, as most aging players tend to pick up as an offseason activity. Since Los Angeles’ season came to an end back on May 11, James has already put up plenty of stories on Instagram with him out on the green.
What stands out most about the Lakers’ offseason isn’t a splashy signing or a bold trade – it’s the way they’ve stopped trying to convince themselves everything is fine as is.
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added a legendary presence to the FIFA World Cup scene as the USMNT rolled past Paraguay, 4-1. The Paraguay-USMNT matchup already carried big energy, but Abdul-Jabbar’s appearance gave the night a special crossover feel.
Along with all the uncertainty and constant speculation about LeBron James’ future, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do this summer, with signing rising star Austin Reaves to a long-term deal reportedly being a top priority when he opts out of his current deal with the storied franchise.
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The wait continues regarding LeBron James’ upcoming decision on his immediate future, with still no telling what the four-time NBA champion will do, whether it’s returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, pursuing his options in free agency or calling it a career.
Despite being one of the best get-along pairs in the NBA, if the Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves combo faced criticism, it has to be on defense. Inside the Los Angeles Lakers organization, however, there appears to be far less panic about that pairing than many outside observers assume.
On July 24, 2023, Bronny James shocked the sports world. LeBron James’ 19-year-old son had suffered a cardiac arrest. It was the second cardiac arrest case among American athletes in seven months, and the third from 2023. In all three cases, one thing was common: all three athletes survived.
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a crucial offseason with Austin Reaves. After signing a four-year, $54 million deal in 2023, the former undrafted free agent will likely opt out of his contract to pursue a bigger deal.