Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 4

Lakers' Luka Doncic offers major update on hamstring injury

The subject of Luka Doncic‘s health and durability has been a topic of conversation since the Mavericks made the landscape-shaking decision to trade him to the Lakers in 2025.

Why one Lakers player will not attend Doncic's overseas minicamp

Klay Thompson claps back at Kevin Durant's take on 76ers-Warriors

Kings linked to two All-Star guards to mentor Darius Acuff Jr.

Zach LaVine reportedly pulled a cold move on the Kings

Chris Bosh says he nearly died from his recent health scare

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Why one Lakers player won't attend Luka Doncic's minicamp

Why one Lakers player will not attend Luka Doncic's overseas minicamp

Luka Doncic is trying his best to have the Los Angeles Lakers bond before the 2026-27 NBA season.

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga

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PJ Washington News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 4

Lakers’ P.J. Washington Trade Buzz Gets Telling Reality Check

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone all out this summer as they begin to build around superstar Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future, making a drastic roster overhaul while also moving on from LeBron James, who decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

AJ Dybantsa Looking Forward To Defending Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic

In today’s era of NBA basketball, it can be argued that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is the most difficult player to defend in a 1-on-1 setting.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 4

5 Biggest Weaknesses Of The Lakers Roster Ahead Of The 2026-27 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers finally belong to Luka Doncic. That sounds obvious, but this offseason made it official. LeBron James is gone, and so are Rui Hachimura and the exiled Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 4

Which Laker could make the jump this season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Cameron Carr Not Attending Luka Doncic’s Minicamp Due To Mandatory NBA Rookie Orientation

The Los Angeles Lakers have a completely revamped roster with a number of new additions to the team. With that though, the Lakers will need to build up chemistry and superstar Luka Doncic is already embracing his role as the leader of this team by hosting a minicamp for the entire roster in his native Slovenia.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Luka Doncic Is 100% Healthy After Dealing With Left Hamstring Injury

In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth what was arguably the greatest season of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an MVP contender while being an All-NBA First Team selection.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 4

Could Luka Dončić be the key to unlocking the Lakers’ starting lineup?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 4

21-Year-Old Guard Set to Miss Luka Doncic’s ‘Team Bonding’ Camp in Slovenia Due to NBA Duties

Luka Doncic’s biggest offseason investment isn’t another workout—it’s four days with nearly his entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in his home country of Slovenia before training camp begins.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 4

Anthony Davis Calls Out Ex-Lakers Coach’s Lie After LeBron James Disagreement Claim

For more than five seasons in Los Angeles, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were a constant presence together. They spent months inside the NBA Bubble during the Lakers’ 2020 championship run and shared All-Star weekends, media days, practices, team flights, and interviews along the way.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Lakers rumors: The only player missing Luka Doncic-paid Slovenia trip has good reason

With LeBron James now officially out of the picture, the Los Angeles Lakers are purely Luka Doncic’s team, and the Slovenian appears to be wasting no time in showing his leadership acumen.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Austin Reaves Congratulates Knicks On Winning NBA Championship

This past season in the NBA featured the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1973. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to recreate something similar around Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / August 4

Tracy McGrady Snubs Luka Doncic From His List Of Top 5 NBA Players

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had an outstanding 2025-26 season, but he didn’t crack Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady’s list of the top five players in the NBA today.

NBA News / HITC / August 4

Spider-Man star explains how Kobe Bryant’s LA Lakers rookie teammate gave him hope for the role

Spider-Man star Jacob Batalon spoke about finding inspiration from D’Angelo Russell during the audition process for him to play Ned Leeds alongside Tom Holland.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / August 4

NBA fans issue contrasting verdicts as Luka Doncic gym photos shared

After LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year, there will be more eyes on the form of Luka Doncic going into 2026/27. James has moved to the Philadelphia 76ers and will be aiming to secure them their first NBA Finals win of the 21st century.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 3

NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Kings, Warriors, trade targets

Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton aren’t waiting for training camp to rebuild their chemistry. The Lakers newcomers recently played together at the Big A Classic in Atlanta, as Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI noted.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4

Lakers are in 'advanced discussions' to trade for former lottery pick

The Lakers are looking to build their new roster around Luka Doncic.

Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga

LeBron James reveals backup plan if hard times ever hit

Mavericks lock down Naji Marshall with three-year extension

Eastern Conference team continues to be potential Kevin Durant suitor

Celtics might pull off shocking Stephen Curry blockbuster trade

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Devean George: Time for Lakers to see what Bronny James can do

LeBron James is headed to the 76ers. Devean George believes Bronny James should stay exactly where he is. The former Lakers forward and three-time NBA champion told TMZ Sports that LeBron’s departure could give Bronny the space he needs to begin establishing his own identity.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3