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'It Will Always Be Weird': Luka Doncic Admits Trade From Mavericks Still Lacks Closure

At one point in time, basketball had a care-free innocence about it for Luka Doncic. Unfortunately, his entire perception of the game changed once the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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LeBron James Praises Luka Doncic As Basketball ‘Savant’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most special players in the NBA today. There are simply very few people capable of doing what he does on a basketball court and his pairing with LeBron James gives the Lakers one of the best duos in the entire league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Luka Doncic Didn’t Know How To React To Trade From Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks trading superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers will forever go down as one of, if not the most, shocking trade in the history of the NBA.

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

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Potential LeBron James’ Path For NBA Retirement Revealed Before Lakers Season

LeBron James, entering his 23rd NBA season at age 40, has faced retirement chatter for several years, with rumors peaking each offseason since his last Finals appearance with the Los Angeles lakers in 2020.

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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?

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

LeBron James could make a surprising career move

LeBron James has yet to commit to a timeline for when he might retire, and there are apparently some people who believe he could continue his career outside of the NBA.

Alex Len News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Alex Len Signs Training Camp Contract With Knicks

The start of training camp is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers and their roster appears to be just about set. The front office made some significant additions this offseason, notably bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Luka Doncic Reflects on Time With NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, all eyes are on the star they acquired in February: Luka Doncic. Traded from the

Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 16

Will Lakers Regret Deandre Ayton Deal? Insider Predicts Outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal for him to become the starting center for the team. He was bought out by the Trail Blazers after two uninspiring seasons with the Trail Blazers.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Key Adjustment JJ Redick Needs To Make To Get The Most Out Of Lakers' Offense Next Season

There were plenty of positives to take away from JJ Redick's first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Notably, Redick had the Lakers flowing well on offense, but NBA analyst Mo Dakhil stated on The Zach Lowe Show that he needs to make some adjustments to get the most out of this group offensively next season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

LeBron James is set for historical year with the LA Lakers, says Byron Scott

LeBron James is entering his 23rd season in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite all of the ongoing rumors regarding his retirement, LeBron James isn’t going anywhere for now.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Luka Doncic Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Warning Before Rookie Season: 'Watch Out, You’re European'

Luka Doncic’s NBA journey has been filled with milestones, records, and moments that already place him among the greats of the game. But one memory from his early days still resonates deeply with him: advice from Kobe Bryant that prepared him for the challenges of being a young European star in the NBA.

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Luka Doncic Expects To Develop As Leader In Preseason

With Slovenia eliminated from EuroBasket 2025, Luka Doncic gets a well-deserved break before he has to report Los Angeles Lakers training camp in a couple of weeks.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.