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'Wilt Chamberlain Punched Me And Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Ignored Me': NBA Veteran On First Meeting With Lakers Legends

Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are two centers who have etched their names in NBA history books for their successes, most prominently with the Lakers.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic makes insane seated shot at Dyckman Park

The Los Angeles Lakers may be in offseason mode, but Luka Doncic continues to command headlines—this time with a jaw-dropping trick shot that stunned fans at Dyckman Park in New York City.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

‘Able to impact it…’ JJ Redick wants Bronny James to closely study the game of two brilliant role players

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick has asked second year player Bronny James to study the game of two key NBA role players for further development. The former USC player did not have the best of rookie seasons, but showed massive improvement in his outings at the NBA Summer League.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Luka Doncic’s body transformation leads to Kendrick Perkins ‘MVP’ prediction

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic turned heads this offseason after appearing on the cover of “Men’s Health Magazine” looking like he had lost a bunch of weight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

Kendrick Perkins spotted how LeBron James already responded to Luka Doncic’s new pictures, ‘let the world know…’

LeBron James and Luka Doncic have had very different offseasons ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, Luka Doncic has gone through an insane transformation that has Los Angeles Lakers fans over the moon as the 26-year-old is expected to sign a long-term extension soon.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 29

Rumor: LeBron James Won’t Leave Lakers For Nuggets Next NBA Offseason

NBA legend LeBron James won’t leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Denver Nuggets next offseason, according to Nick Wright of First Things First. LeBron

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Magic Johnson Reacts to Luka Doncic’s Shocking Physical Transformation

Throughout Luka Doncic's NBA career, while being clearly one of the best players in the league, his biggest critique has been whether or not he's consistently in shape to withstand an 82-game season and a postseason—without being a liability on the defensive end.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 29

NBA Insider Reveals Top 3 Teams Interested in Signing Lakers' LeBron James After a Buyout

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to keep LeBron James throughout this entire season despite the trade rumors swirling around him after the strange behavior he's had.

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The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

‘I was one…’ Kendrick Perkins on what Kevin Garnett told him, that Luka Doncic has taken to heart

The 2025-26 NBA season is still months away, but Luka Doncic has already won the hearts of the Laker Nation. The Los Angeles Lakers have potentially found their superstar for the foreseeable future, and it’s none other than Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Lakers coach JJ Redick issues challenge to Bronny James

The Lakers are looking for Bronny James to make some changes ahead of his second year in the NBA.

Bronny's development trending upward ahead of sophomore season

Jayson Tatum provides constructive criticism on LeBron James' golf swing

Bulls remain committed to mediocrity with head coach's extension

Chris Paul opens up about L.A. return, reunion with James Harden

Why Jonathan Kuminga could be a qualifying offer candidate

Hornets guard makes key admission heading into 2025-26 season

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 29

Rumor: Luka Dončić’s Mentality With Lakers Is ‘Win Now’

NBA superstar Luka Dončić‘s mentality with the Los Angeles Lakers is “win now,” according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Dončić, who recruited Deandre Ayton

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

Bronny James gives verdict on Summer League, Victor Wembanyama agrees with him

Bronny James finished up his second Summer League stint and didn’t hold back when giving his thoughts about the event, and he isn’t the only player who has been critical.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 29

Luka Doncic Didn’t Play Basketball For 1 Month After Season Ended

For many NBA players, especially international ones, the offseason is filled with just as much basketball as the regular season. That has certainly been the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, whose Slovenian National Team responsibilities often gives him little time to recover once the NBA season ends.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 29

Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets ‘Sick Easier Now’ After Cardiac Arrest

During an interview with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed that he gets “sick easier now” after his cardiac arrest.