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Congratulations Pour in for Luka Doncic After Career News

Luka Doncic is poised for a big first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26, especially after averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals in the 28 regular season games he played for the Purple and Gold following his mid-season trade from the Dallas Mavericks last campaign.

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Lakers Wanted to Draft $59 Million Pacers Playoff Hero in 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers apparently wanted to select an eventual Indiana Pacers playoff hero in 2022. More news: Lakers Insider Provides Major Update on Andrew Wiggins Trade According to Jovan Buha of "Buha's Block," then-Gonzaga combo guard Andrew Nembhard was being considered by L.A.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

What LeBron James has never said actually undermines his NBA legacy, claims former player

LeBron James will go down as one of the greatest NBA players ever. Many people even think James is the GOAT (greatest of all-time), for what he has accomplished over his 22 seasons in the league.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks work out two former Lakers centers

The Knicks continue to tinker around the periphery of their roster. Per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, New York recently worked out a pair of free agent former 2024-25 Lakers centers, veteran Alex Len and former L.A.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

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NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Victor Wembanyama Makes Surprise Pick Between Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made a surprising choice when asked to pick who was better between Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and Spurs legend Tim Duncan.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15

LA Lakers made biggest move of the offseason, more impactful than Kevin Durant, claims ex-star

The LA Lakers have reason to be optimistic heading into next season, after an intriguing offseason. This offseason the LA Lakers lost Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, but aside from this, the team actually strengthened in free agency.

Cam Reddish News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Where Cam Reddish is signing in Europe after disappointing Lakers stint

After spending six seasons in the NBA, Cam Reddish’s time in the league has come to an end. The 10th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is still only 26 but will now be representing BC Šiauliai in Lithuania, according to Marc Stein.

Dana White reveals how long LeBron James, Jake Paul, would last with prime Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov was a force of nature in the UFC. No fighter can lay claim to beating the legendary lightweight champion, who retired from MMA while on top in 2020, with a perfect record of 29-0.

Bronny James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Lakers Insider Sends Bronny James Harsh Reality Check

Will Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James break into the club's core rotation in 2025-26, his second pro season? LeBron Wire/USA Today's Robert Marvi, for one, is skeptical.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Players the Los Angeles Lakers Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2025-26 NBA season expected to be among the top teams in the Western Conference thanks to their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

New Mural Featuring Luka Doncic, Gianna & Kobe Bryant In Burbank

Since his death in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been immortalized in several different art forms around the city and its surrounding areas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

NBA Insider Exposes Lakers' Major Problem For 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025–26 season with championship aspirations, a roster headlined by Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. Offensively, the trio gives the Lakers one of the most dangerous attacks in basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Top 3 Lakers Likely to Be Traded This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to be active on the trade market in 2025-26. After going 50-32 and notching the Western Conference's No. 3 seed last year, despite a drastic midseason trade for five-time All-NBA First Team superstar guard Luka Doncic that left them without a starting-caliber center, L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 15

How recent extensions around NBA may have shifted the Lakers’ team-building strategy

When the Lakers allowed Dorian Finney-Smith to walk in free agency earlier this offseason, rumblings emerged that they did so because they were prioritizing long-term cap space.

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LeBron James News / Hardwood Heroics / September 15

'I’m Not A Golfer': Savannah James Stuns With Powerful Swing As She Playfully One-Ups LeBron James

Many might know LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James, as an entrepreneur, but not many are away of her ability to play golf. Savannah has always been around athletes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Alternative Trade Idea For The Lakers To Acquire A Future Star If Andrew Wiggins Deal Fails

If the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Andrew Wiggins falls short, the franchise could pivot to an alternative trade idea centered on Quentin Grimes, a restricted free agent currently tied to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Lakers Notes: Andrew Wiggins Trade Update, Luka Doncic Buys LA Mansion, LeBron James Defended

The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in a trade for Andrew Wiggins, the forward who is part of the Miami Heat. The price, however, has reportedly stopped the Lakers from advancing in the deal.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Named To FIBA EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was named to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five after leading Slovenia to the quarterfinals in the tournament. In addition to Doncic, the other players that were named to the All-Star Five were Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner of Germany, Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece and Alperen Sengun of Turkey.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

3 Los Angeles Lakers trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season once again caught between timelines, balancing the weight of their storied past with the uncertainty of their present.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Shaquille O’Neal Checks Up On Kobe Bryant’s Mom Monthly

There was a lot of infighting between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers, but the two hashed things out and became good friends after their playing days were done.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Dwight Howard Ranks Michael Jordan, LeBron James, And Kobe Bryant

Hall of Famer Dwight Howard was asked to rank Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant on the latest episode of Above The Rim with DH 12. After much deliberation, Howard decided against ranking the three in the traditional way and instead proclaimed them as the best in different categories.

Marcus Smart News / HITC / September 14

Brian Windhorst says LA Lakers brought in underrated defensive talent to join Marcus Smart

The Lakers came into the offseason with a clear priority: shore up their defence after last year’s playoff run exposed some glaring issues. They moved quickly to address that, bringing in DeAndre Ayton to fill a need in the frontcourt and adding Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, to bolster their perimeter defence.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11