Russell’s long-term future in Los Angeles remains uncertain. With an expiring $18.6 million contract, he is a prime candidate to be moved before February’s trade deadline.
Should his offensive game stabilize, the Wizards could find themselves with a cornerstone player.
While much of the rookie spotlight shines on the Philadelphia 76ers' Jared McCain and the Los Angeles Lakers' Dalton Knecht, the Atlanta Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher, the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, might be flying under the radar.
Following a crushing 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Redick summed up the Lakers' struggles in two words.
Victor Wembanyama's former team has fallen into disarray since he departed for the NBA.
Injuries have been a recurring theme early in the NBA season, leading to roster struggles for several teams. While these absences have posed challenges, they have also created opportunities for lesser-known players to step into the spotlight. One former lottery pick is looking to take advantage of one of those opportunities.
Despite his early season struggles, the young big man has earned a reputation as a reliable rim protector and versatile defensive threat.
After starting 4-5 through the opening nine contests, the 20-year-old's improved play has helped the Spurs secure four wins in their last six games.
As the Lakers charge up the Western Conference to begin the 2024-25 NBA season, attention has shifted somewhat to their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, where rookie Quincy Olivari has dominated.
Plagued by a lack of progress and injuries, the French point guard recently found himself out of the league altogether.
The Lakers are rolling since Russell has moved to the bench.
These two young prospects could generate interest among teams.
He has had a turbulent professional career, bouncing between several teams without finding a long-term home.
The New Orleans Pelicans have taken yet another hit to their injury-plagued season with the news that guard Jose Alvarado will be sidelined for approximately six weeks. One young Pelican is stepping up amid the crisis, however.
France’s NBA impact is only beginning. Another prospect, Nolan Traore, is already drawing attention ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
As the NBA season unfolds, this player has been catching the spotlight early.
Early in the season, one of the NBA’s unexpected success stories has been the rise of Scotty Pippen Jr., who has emerged as a key contributor off the bench for an ambitious Grizzlies team.
This 7-foot-1 center has emerged as one of the standout stories of the early part of the NBA season.
A pair of NBA players are heading overseas.
One undrafted player seems to have caught the attention of his Lakers teammates and coaches.
The former No. 3 pick has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he played 27 games for the Detroit Pistons.
Tyson Fury is one of the most flamboyant boxers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career, the 36-year-old has gone toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names of his generation. But it sounds like there's one fight he plans on avoiding.
One name currently signed to a training camp deal could solve the Lakers' center position issue immediately or throughout the season.
Ever since Anthony Joshua's devastating loss to Daniel Dubois, speculation has been running wild on the 34-year-old's next career move.
Over the years, many notable names have represented the Lakers in the G League, and they have gone on to forge successful NBA careers.