Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

LeBron James ‘Supportive’ & ‘Understanding’ Of Organizational Shift To Luka Doncic

While the Los Angeles Lakers have taken the past few days to celebrate Luka Doncic to a new extension, LeBron James has been busy enjoying his summer off.

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Viral Video Squashes Narrative Of LeBron James Era Trumping The Past

Today's NBA fan often throws shades at yesterday's era. They feel LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards are bigger, faster and stronger than Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / August 4

Rumor: LeBron James ‘Supportive And Understanding’ Of Lakers Building For Future With Luka Dončić

LeBron James is “supportive and understanding” of the Los Angeles Lakers building for the future with Luka Dončić, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. LeBron turns 41 in December, while Dončić turns 27 in February. The Lakers signed Dončić to a three-year, $165 million extension this weekend.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 4

‘Super excited’ LA Lakers signing admits he was talking to Warriors when Redick and Pelinka offered deal

This NBA star wasn’t expecting a call from the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is currently receiving major praise for convincing Luka Doncic to sign a three-year, $165 million extension with the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA active leaders in 20-point-per-game seasons' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA First-Team All-Rookie selections since 2014-15' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time

The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Bronny James Does Not Like Las Vegas Summer League

Summer League presents an opportunity for rookies and second-year players to make a name for themselves. Specifically for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, it was a great chance to showcase what he worked on in the past year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 4

NBA Trade Idea Sees Lakers Land 17.2 PPG Shooting Guard

A new trade proposal circulating NBA circles suggests the Los Angeles Lakers could bring back a familiar face, Malik Monk, in exchange for forward Rui Hachimura and future draft picks. The deal would send Monk to Los Angeles while Sacramento would receive Hachimura, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2032 second-round pick from the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 4

LeBron James' absence from Luka Doncic's news conference turns heads

People shouldn't read too much into his absence.

Luka Doncic makes massive move regarding future with Lakers

Lakers just did Luka Doncic a $417 million favor

Luka Doncic sends message to Lakers fans after signing new contract

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 4

Luka Doncic Was Nervous Meeting Kobe Bryant For First Time

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a franchise built on superstars. Perhaps the biggest in the history of the franchise was the late, great Kobe Bryant, and the team went on a bit of a drought once he retired until LeBron James signed in 2019.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / August 4

Lakers insider updates LeBron James' immediate future

James' future continues to generate speculation.

Lakers just did Luka Doncic a $417 million favor

Luka Doncic sends message to Lakers fans after signing new contract

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Lakers rumors: Rob Pelinka’s job status gets Jeanie Buss update

The Los Angeles Lakers shook the NBA world with their historic $10 billion sale to Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners. However, the move didn’t signal a full reset at the top.