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LeBron James' Reported Lakers Trade Stance Amid Interest From 4 Teams

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to play in his 23rd NBA season after picking up his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26. However, the question is whether he'll be with the Purple and Gold franchise or with another team.

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Dalton Knecht News Surfaces After Missing Lakers Summer League Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are known more for their veterans than their young talent, but Dalton Knecht made an impact for the squad as a rookie last season.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most points in a regular season game for each NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz

The 'Best NBA free throw shooters in 2024-25' quiz

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 12

Lakers cruise to victory against Pelicans

Cole Swider had a productive night as the Lakers picked up a solid win over the Pelicans in Summer League action. The Lakers got back in the win column with a 94-81 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 12

Lakers Beat Pelicans To Pick Up First Las Vegas Summer League Win

After dropping a close one to Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks in their Las Vegas Summer League opener, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / July 12

Agent reveals if LeBron James has asked to be traded

Trade speculation has been swirling around LeBron James for the past two weeks.

Four teams interested in trading for LeBron James

LeBron James confuses fans with social media post in Spanish

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Lakers supporting Bronny James with veteran Summer League roster

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 12

Four Teams Interested In Trading For Lakers’ LeBron James

Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that four teams have contacted him with interest in trading for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James, though, hasn’t requested a trade from the Lakers yet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 12

Opposing Teams Making Lakers Pay More in Potential Trades, Says ESPN Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a historic heist when they were able to trade for Luka Doncic a couple of weeks before the trade deadline. They paid an incredibly low price for him.