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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.

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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?

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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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Wolves’ Steve Senior turned down Lakers offer to be Vice President of Basketball Operations

While the Lakers will have plenty of player movement with their roster this summer, there will also likely be a lot of front office movement as well. The arrival of Mark Walter as owner was always going to lead to filling out the front office.

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.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 20

LeBron James sparks Cavs reunion buzz with ‘Come Home’ like

LeBron James has the internet doing what it always does this time of year: Speculating wildly about Cleveland. Amid growing questions surrounding James’ future with the Lakers, the four-time MVP created fresh buzz Wednesday after supposedly liking an Instagram video that featured a “Come Home” message tied to the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 20

Latest on LeBron James

All signs still appear to be pointing toward LeBron James returning for at least one more NBA season. And most around the league seem to believe that season will come with the Lakers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 20

Jason Kidd Reportedly Backed Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade

Perhaps the final domino of the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has fallen for the Dallas Mavericks, with the team surprisingly firing head coach Jason Kidd this week.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

LeBron James likes IG post suggesting a return to Cavs

As one of the best players in NBA history, it is naturally a huge deal that LeBron James is set to hit free agency this offseason. The 23-year veteran has had a longer NBA career than anybody before him, and nobody would have guessed his Los Angeles Lakers tenure would have lasted as long as it as.

Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 20

Jake LaRavia plans to work on 3-point shot during offseason

When Jake LaRavia had it going for the Lakers, he looked like a genius signing for the franchise. He was knocking down so many threes against the Wolves to start the season that Anthony Edwards was asking who he was.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 20

Rui Hachimura Proud Of Growth As Shooter Since Joining Lakers

Rui Hachimura has grown as a player by leaps and bounds since joining the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2023. And without a doubt the area in which he has developed most is as a 3-point shooter.

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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ contract plans

The hometown discount officially appears to be off the table for LeBron James. The possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers star James taking the veteran’s minimum contract this summer is not in the cards at all, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported during a video segment on Tuesday.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / May 19

Luka Doncic named second most influential European NBA player

Luka Doncic finishing second to Giannis Antetokounmpo in a new European NBA influence ranking is not the slight it may first appear. The Betsson study placed Doncic behind Giannis after measuring winning percentage, global popularity, Google search volume and positive fan sentiment from 2020 to 2025.