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Lakers Star Reveals Future Goals Amid Offseason Rumors

Lakers standout guard Austin Reaves has captured fans’ attention with regards to his future with the franchise. The 27-year-old guard is coming off the best season of his career and now faces an intriguing dilemma: sign a four-year extension or enter free agency next summer.

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'Pick Your Poison': Kenyon Martin Recalled the Difficulty of Facing a Shaquille O’Neal-Led Lakers in the Finals

Kenyon Martin Sr. was drafted to be the savior of the New Jersey Nets when the team selected him first overall in the 2001 NBA Draft. Martin nearly won Rookie of the Year in his debut season, shining as the lone bright spot for a pitiful Nets team.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

A player has scored 15 or more points in a single quarter of an NBA Finals game on 36 occasions. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA all-time triple-double leaders' quiz

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 16

LeBron James says there's 'zero chance' of this career role

LeBron James admits there's 'zero chance' of this post playing career role

LeBron James is unequivocally viewed as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Not only has he enjoyed a long and highly successful career, but he's also defined multiple teams' championship eras and has an argument for a statue with at least two of his three teams.

LeBron James threatens to make next season all about him

James posts eight-word message about Caitlin Clark

Austin Reaves wants to play entire career with Lakers

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

This summer has the chance to be one of the wildest ones in recent memory as some of the biggest names in basketball are on the trade market this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 16

New Report Doubles Down on Lakers' Prime Center Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have a monumental summer ahead of them. The NBA offseason of movement is slowly approaching, and we expect the Lakers to be at the forefront of things this summer. The Lakers will have a lot on their plate, but it is no secret that the top priority for the Lakers is adding and bolstering the center position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 16

Dwyane Wade makes ‘annoying’ admission over what he did to LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in 2006

The 2003 NBA Draft was arguably one of the most stacked classes of prospects in the history of the league. After all, the likes of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh headlined the class.

Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Austin Reaves' Message on NBA Future After Lakers Trade Report

Austin Reaves has become a star for the Los Angeles Lakers, rising from undrafted rookie to standout guard and fan favorite. Over four seasons, he's carved out a niche as the Lakers' dependable third option, known for his shooting touch and high basketball IQ.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Lakers Eyeing Trade for Specific Player to Pair with Luka Doncic

Back in February, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most shocking trades the NBA has ever seen. In a blockbuster deal, the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 16

'Never Seen a Better Basketball Player': Calling Michael Jordan His GOAT, Dwyane Wade Gives Major Props to LeBron James

As a Chicago native, Dwyane Wade grew up idolizing Michael Jordan, and understandably so. The Heat legend was able to witness MJ’s greatness from a young age and was inspired to pursue his own career in basketball because of him.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / June 16

Watch: LeBron James Shuts Downs Possibility Of Becoming Head Coach

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will go down as one of the smartest basketball players to ever play in the NBA because he has shown throughout his career there’s no problem he can’t solve.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

These athletes pulled off shockingly successful careers in entertainment

Forget retirement! These legendary athletes traded their playbooks for scripts and microphones.

Jaxson Hayes News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 16

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Named Target of Surprising Rival

The Los Angeles Lakers could look like an entirely different team by the time the 2025-26 season rolls around. The expectation surrounding the Lakers is that they will make one or two big moves to bolster their roster.

Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / June 16

Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht makes strong statement about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers

Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht had an eventful rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Knecht, a first round selection by the Lakers

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 16

Sports Analyst Dubbed Trade For 6-Time Champ As One Of Worst In NBA History

The Los Angeles Lakers were the team of the 1980s. They won five NBA titles in the decade. A big reason was because of the heist they pulled off in 1975.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 16

LeBron James threatens to make next season all about him

James has faced accusations of being a diva and an attention-seeker in the past. It's only fitting that his potential final NBA season, likely in 2025-26, may further validate those claims.

ESPN hoping to hire LeBron James as analyst after retirement

LeBron James posts 8-word message about Caitlin Clark

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Kobe Bryant News / Fastbreak on SI / June 16