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‘Rumblings’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Be Interested In Trade To L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to need to make moves this offseason in order to build a contender around Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

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Stephen A. Smith Wants LeBron James to Take Luka Doncic’s Contract Responsibility

Following the Lakers’ premature first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs, many concerns remain about their future. General manager Rob Pelinka completed a remarkable deal to acquire Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 6

Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ & Expected To Sign Extension This Summer

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the blockbuster of all blockbuster trades earlier this season as they acquired superstar guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

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The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz

How many of the 33 players in the 2024-25 NBA season to shoot at least 50 percent on field goal attempts for the year can you name in five minutes?

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Rob Pelinka News / Lakers Nation / May 6

Rob Pelinka Finishes Sixth In NBA Executive Of The Year Voting

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka has come under a lot of scrutiny over the years for some of the moves he’s made.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 6

Lakers Named Prime Landing Spot For Former No. 1 Overall Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for center relief after Jaxson Hayes struggled during the playoffs, and the team's overall lack of big men has noticeably hurt them.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 6

JJ Redick Finishes Sixth In NBA Coach Of The Year Voting

Coming into this season, arguably the biggest question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was how new head coach JJ Redick would perform. A big deal was made about the fact that Redick had never been a head coach at any level prior to the Lakers hiring him and stepping into the role with a franchise like L.A.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 6

Lakers Insider Gives Blunt Update on Austin Reaves' Future

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long offseason ahead of them after a first round exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. After losing in five, there are many questions about the team's depth and defense to be answered in the coming months, and a few surrounding Austin Reaves' future role with the team.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 6

Rui Hachimura Feels Lakers Need To Add Size & Rebounding

Rui Hachimura turned in his best overall campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, becoming a reliable 3-point shooter and showing an increased sense of urgency on the glass.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Lakers Could Solve Their Big Man Problems With Another Trade With Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history in February 2025 by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 6

LeBron James Jokes About Anthony Davis Trade

It’s hard to bet against LeBron James in the playoffs, but even the superstar had trouble trying to uplift the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / 5 GOATs / May 6

Doug Gottlieb calls out LeBron James for using knee injury to miss Met Gala

Doug Gottlieb, of Fox Sports radio and Wisconsin-Green Bay head coaching fame, called out LeBron James for missing the Met Gala. More specifically, Gottlieb rolled his eyes at James missing the event due to his knee injury suffered in the NBA Playoffs.

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J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / May 6

Former Laker Robert Horry Calls Out JJ Redick Over 'Championship Shape' Comments

The Los Angeles Lakers were surprisingly dumped out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs in five games in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the aftermath, head coach JJ Redick stated that Lakers players needed to get into "championship shape" in the offseason, and Robert Horry called him out for that on Nightcap.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 6

The Original Luka Doncic Enjoying NBA's International Flavor

NBA great Toni Kukoc played during a time when international players were an afterthought. He was among the likes of Dino Radja and Drazen Petrovic who helped break the barrier in the 1990s.

Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 6

Rui Hachimura really wants the Lakers to sign a center

After a postseason in which he played the majority of his minutes around the rim against the Wolves, Rui Hachimura really wants the Lakers to sign a center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

LeBron James’ wife Savannah steals the show at Met Gala with stunning outfit

Savannah James showed out at this year’s Met Gala despite the absence of her husband, LeBron James. Hours before celebrities hit the carpet for this year’s Met Gala, the Los Angeles Lakers star announced that he would not be attending the gala.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / May 6

Carmelo Anthony Revealing Kobe Bryant’s Hatred For JJ Redick Resurfaces

If you ever needed to hear a story about Kobe Bryant’s competitive spirit, Carmelo Anthony has just the tale for you. Melo spoke about The Black Mamba during a 2024 edition of his 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast.

J.J. Redick News / Athlon Sports / May 5

JJ Redick’s Ranking in NBA Voting Catches Attention

Despite falling short of an NBA title, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form under first-year head coach JJ Redick. L.A. surged to a 50-32 mark, claimed its first Pacific Division crown since 2020, and wrested the No.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Report: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ To Lakers

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Luka Doncic is “fully committed” to the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / May 5

LeBron James confirms knee injury, benches himself for Met Gala

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said he will be unable to attend Monday night's Met Gala due to a knee injury that he sustained last week. James previously was announced as honorary chair for the iconic fashion event that serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.