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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Casper Ruud shares hot take regarding Novak Djokovic, LeBron James
If there were a Mt. Rushmore of the greatest athletes of the 21st century, Novak Djokovic and LeBron James would be front and center.
NBA News / The SportsRush / August 20
Rapper E.D.I. Mean Reveals How Kobe Bryant Made Him Fall 'In Love With the Lakers'
Those born in New York City and growing up loving basketball, more often than tend to support the New York Knicks. After all, it’s an iconic franchise, which, despite being trophy-starved for half a decade, continues to be one of the most valuable and widely supported teams in all of sports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / August 20
LeBron James Gives Himself a New Nickname Amid Newest Addiction
LeBron James is addicted ... to golf, that is. The Los Angeles Lakers star said so himself, and he continues to show just how obsessed he is with the sport.
The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz
Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?
Paul Pierce News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Paul Pierce Reveals His Biggest Disappointments After Getting Drafted: Michael Jordan And Lakers' Forum
Paul Pierce is one of the few players who can claim they have played with both Michael Jordan and LeBron James in their career. But by the time Pierce was drafted to the NBA, Jordan had already retired for the second time in 1998. Therefore, Pierce only faced Jordan when he came back to play for the Washington Wizards in 2001.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Los Angeles Lakers 2025 NBA Cup West Group B predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers won the first-ever iteration of the NBA Cup, back when it was still called the NBA In-Season Tournament, but their journey in the second year of the tournament did not go as swimmingly.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20
Shaquille O'Neal makes peace with longtime enemy — mostly
The two Hall of Fame centers had sparred for years.
Rob Pelinka News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 19
Rob Pelinka Sees Shades of All Defensive Forward in LA Rookie
The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority in the offseason was signing Luka Doncic to an extension. Once they knew that was going to happen, they focused on improving the defense of the team.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Luka Doncic Dominates In Slovenia Exhibition Win Over Great Britain
The Los Angeles Lakers and basketball fans everywhere collectively held their breath when superstar Luka Doncic went down with an apparent knee injury on Saturday during Slovenia’s exhibition contest with Latvia.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 19
Lakers Insider Concerned About One Key Flaw for LA Entering New Season
The Los Angeles Lakers were the third seed in the Western Conference last season. They believed that they had a shot to make a deep run in the playoffs before they were eliminated in the first round.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Watch: Commercial For Nike Kobe 3 Protro Features Jalen Brunson & Natalia Bryant
Even after his tragic passing in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains one of the biggest basketball figures in the world both on and off the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / August 19
Will Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Be Right About Bronny James?
Magic Johnson has always been very involved with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a player, coach and executive for the franchise. These days, Johnson still sends out a lot of posts (via X) with his feelings on the Lakers.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Austin Reaves’ NBA 2K26 Rating Revealed
Every year around this time, many NBA players look forward to seeing what their rating is the annual NBA 2K basketball video game and there are always arguments and debates about which players are rated too high and too low.
LeBron James News / Sneakers on SI / August 19
Fit for a King: LeBron James Teases All-Gold Nike LeBron 23
Despite it being the dog days of summer in the middle of a long NBA offseason, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James continues to excite fans with new footwear stories.
Julius Erving News / Fastbreak on SI / August 19
NBA Legend Julius Erving Posts 76ers-Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Photo
Julius Erving played all 11 years of his legendary NBA career for the Philadelphia 76ers. During his second appearance in the NBA Finals (1980), Erving and the 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 19
Kobe Bryant's Former Teammate Thinks LeBron James Is The GOAT
Former NBA player Josh Powell won two championships alongside Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he doesn't believe his former teammate is the greatest ever.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 19
NBA Fans Are Not Buying Into Potential Lakers’ 2025-26 Rotation
The Los Angeles Lakers have built one of the most intriguing rosters in the league this offseason, but their potential 2025–26 rotation is already drawing skepticism.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 19
NBA reporter highlights Lakers’ main roster flaw, says they’re below OKC and Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers have built an impressive squad for the 2025-26 NBA season, but according to one league insider, there are still some areas that could use improvement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 19
'Seriously Viewed as a Candidate' – Los Angeles Lakers Star Expected to Gain Attention at the Trade Deadline
The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline is set to be one of the most eventful occasions in the league next season. There are a few players who many believe would be part of a potential trade.
Marcus Smart News / Hardwood Heroics / August 18
'Marcus Smart Has Something to Prove' – Los Angeles Lakers’ New Guard Gets High Expectations From Former Player
The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy in the offseason. After trading for All-Star guard Luka Doncic last season, they see him as the team’s franchise player and the successor of LeBron James.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Luka Doncic’s fitness gains attention during fan encounter
Evidence continues to pile up suggesting that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been taking his offseason fitness work very seriously. Italian basketball blog La Giornata Tipo relayed a story from an Italian fan who had a chance encounter with Doncic in Slovenia.
Bronny James News / Fastbreak on SI / August 18
How Much Money The Lakers Will Pay Bronny James Next Season
Bronny James is one of the most famous players in the NBA at just 20. The former USC guard finished his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers averaging 2.3 points per contest while shooting 31.3% from the field and 28.1% from the three-point range in 27 games.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / August 18
2024-2025 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Jarred Vanderbilt
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, notably undergoing surgery on both of his feet last offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Lakers get encouraging Luka Doncic injury update
On Saturday, Doncic suffered an injury during a Slovenian national team warm-up game against Latvia. Doncic is currently preparing for the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
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