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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 18
Lakers Insider Reveals Plan of Attack at Center
With the NBA offseason nearly in full swing, the Lakers have several avenues to address positions of need. The biggest—literally and figuratively—is the five spot, where the talk of Tinseltown is which centers the Lakers are targeting and if help could come from trades or free agency.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / June 18
Los Angeles Lakers Narrow Down Big Man Search to 3 Names
The search for a starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers has started. It’s one of the team’s main concerns from last year, after their attempt to add Mark Williams via trade didn’t work out.
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?
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
LeBron James answers if he will play in 2028 Olympics
Four career Olympic medals is apparently more than enough already for LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers star James spoke this week in an interview with Tony Maglio of The Hollywood Reporter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 18
Austin Reaves Shuts Down Luka Doncic's Defensive Criticism As Lakers Duo Look To 'Create Chaos' Next Season
Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced significant criticism due to the noticeable lack of their superstar's efforts on the defensive end of the floor. Austin Reaves, his teammate, believes that the criticism is unwarranted and factually incorrect.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Luka Doncic Reacts to Big News About His Former Team
After falling in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic saw his eighth NBA season come to an end. It was certainly an
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 17
Austin Reaves Predicts Dalton Knecht Will Have Breakout 2025-26 Season
Dalton Knecht had a rollercoaster rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers as he started the 2024-25 season as a high-upside bench player, got traded, came back in the rescinded deal and then rode the bench the rest of the way.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Lakers Will Not Be Trading for $105 Million NBA Star
Following their first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers have some major decisions they must make this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
Sources: Lakers running into a familiar problem in trade talks
When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for.
Jakob Poeltl News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 17
Is Jakob Poeltl an under-the-radar target for the Lakers this offseason? 
While lots of big names have been thrown around, could a more unheralded player like Jakob Poeltl be solution at center for the Lakers? With the need for a center being the big, looming question over the summer for the Lakers, we’ll be taking a look at a number of potential targets, both via free agency or trade.
Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 17
Former Lakers Guard Knew Moment Kobe Bryant Was Ready to Retire
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lou Williams described when he knew the legendary Kobe Bryant was ready to retire. Bryant came back from an Achilles tear at an unprecedented speed never seen before from a 34-year-old player out of his physical prime.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 17
Lakers Could Be Priced Out of Perfect Center Upgrade
Sitting atop the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason wishlist is a proven big man to man the center spot. The lack of a credible center on last year's roster severely limited the ceiling of the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
Lakers’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history
The Los Angeles Lakers are the most prestigious team in the NBA. They have been to a record 32 NBA Finals, winning 17 of them. Because of that, the team has obviously had a lot of talent throughout their existence.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / June 17
Austin Reaves Speaks About Lakers Future Amid NBA Trade Rumors
At his annual basketball camp in Arkansas with his brother, Austin Reaves spoke about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. There have been rumors that the Lakers could trade Reaves this offseason to acquire a center for Luka Doncic and LeBron James. “I don’t pay attention to it,” Reaves told K8 News.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 17
Lakers Insider Reveals Future Plans For Two Crucial Players
The 2025 summer in the NBA is expected to be one of the wildest ones to date. At the forefront of it will be the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are usually at the forefront of the league, and that will be no different this summer.
Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / June 17
Shocked by Kobe Bryant’s Never Seen Before Side, NBA Champion Opens Up on Seeing Lakers Legend in the Club
Kobe Bryant ended his career at the onset of the booming social media era. Even before that, cameras and paparazzi rarely left a star like him alone. Yet he was never photographed at clubs or parties, unlike many of today’s NBA stars.
Austin Reaves News / Hardwood Heroics / June 17
Los Angeles Lakers: Austin Reaves Addresses Trade Buzz
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make improvements to their roster over the summer after their first-round exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Austin Reaves News / Fastbreak on SI / June 16
Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear About Lakers Future
Austin Reaves has been one of the most important players on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Oklahoma star is coming off a productive season where he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 37.7% from the three-point range in 73 games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 16
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 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 13
Luka Doncic should take Magic Johnson's criticism personally
In the age of social media, everyone has a voice, and some opinions may feel diluted. However, when an all-time great speaks, it behooves those concerned to listen.
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