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Mavericks CEO Rick Welts Has No Regrets About Trading Luka Doncic

The backlash that came to the Dallas Mavericks after trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was quick and very loud. The franchise was blasted by both the media and fans not only for the decision to deal their franchise player, but also the return they got back as well as their reasonings in wanting to move on.

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Lakers 2025-26 City Edition jersey is a boring rerun

These new City Edition jerseys are the same ones the Lakers wore a couple of seasons ago and are just as mediocre now as they were then. Nike essentially just did a copy-and-paste job for the Lakers City Edition jerseys this year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 1

Lakers Bringing Back 2023-24 ‘California Dream’ City Edition Uniforms For 2025-26 Season

In addition to two main uniforms as well as a third alternate jersey, each team in the NBA also has a special City Edition uniform that often changes each season.

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How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 1

Rumor: LeBron James Worked Out At Klutch Sports Office, ‘Will Never Play For Clippers’

LeBron James stirred up the NBA rumor mill again this week, simply by posting a few workout photos. The shots, which appeared on his Instagram, featured Los Angeles Clippers logos in the background.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 1

Watch: Luka Doncic Recaps Jordan Brand Promotional Tour In New York City

Luka Doncic has spent most of the summer putting intensive work in to slim down and be in his best possible shape ahead of EuroBasket with Slovenia in August and the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 1

Former Lakers Castoff All-Star Linked to East Team in Free Agency

The Ringer's Michael Pina listed former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook as one of the best remaining players in NBA Free Agency, and believes he would be a good fit on the Milwaukee Bucks.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 1

LeBron James Posts Workout Photos With Clippers Logo In Background

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had among the more tumultuous offseasons of his storied career. It started with uncertainty over whether or not

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / August 1

Bronny James Details Struggles to Stay Healthy After Cardiac Arrest Nearly Derailed his Basketball Career

Bronny James has seen it all. He suffered a cardiac arrest, which nearly ended his basketball career. Then came the part of getting drafted to his father LeBron James‘ Los Angeles Lakers, and facing the ridicule that comes along with being the superstar’s son.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 1

Lakers Reportedly 'Monitoring' Buyout Market To Sign 2-Time All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason roster-building project has yielded positive results. With the addition of players such as Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, the Lakers have addressed two of their biggest concerns.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 1

Lakers reportedly monitoring two-time All-Star's availability

This team knows it needs extreme levels of help for the center spot, which is why it is reportedly looking at a former All-Star center's situation.

What Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers’ bubble title

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers set to surprise next season

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 1

What Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers’ bubble title

Dismissing that title undercuts not only what those Lakers endured but the very meaning of resilience and excellence in one of the toughest environments basketball has seen.

Daryl Morey addresses his controversial comments about Lakers’ bubble title

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers set to surprise next season

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Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Bronny James Opens Up About Health Struggles After NBA Summer League

Bronny James just wrapped up his second NBA Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his improvement from year one to year two was clear. Over a three-game stretch in Las Vegas—facing the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Boston Celtics—James averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 1

2024-2025 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Markieff Morris

The Los Angeles Lakers shockingly acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 1, which included Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber coming over as part of the trade too.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 1

Revisiting The 2020 Lakers Title: Is There Really An Asterisk To Their Championship Win?

Looking back to the fifth anniversary of the NBA’s 2020 bubble championship, a familiar debate has resurfaced in recent weeks. Philadelphia 76ers executive

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 1

Luka Doncic Believes Thunder Deserved 2025 NBA Championship

Luka Doncic has done everything this offseason to position himself and the Los Angeles Lakers to compete for a title as soon as the 2025-26 season. Doncic’s body transformation is a sight to behold as the Lakers star is visibly thinner with more muscle definition.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 1

NBA insider identifies timeline for Luka Doncic and LA Lakers to negotiate new contract

It appears the LA Lakers and Luka Doncic have a framework ready to sign a new contract ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Luka Doncic is doing as much as he can to get ready for the new NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 1

Lakers’ LeBron James insists he’s improving at golf after Jayson Tatum roast

Are we sure that LeBron James is not a cyborg? As if he is not busy enough with his multitude of extracurricular interests and business ventures, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has picked up another hobby this offseason: Golf.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Luka Doncic 'In Championship Shape' According to NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic surprised everyone by arriving with a toned body and ending speculation about his conditioning. According to NBA expert Jovan Buha, Doncic has a body suitable for a championship and might cause issues the next season.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31