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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 22
Charles Barkley Questions What Took LeBron James ‘So Much Time’ To Get Into Golf, Admits To His Own Addiction
Charles Barkley has nosedived into a wide array of interests and activities during and after his Hall of Fame basketball career. But, he’s seldom spoken as passionately about something as he does about golf.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 21
Lakers Legend James Worthy Compares Marcus Smart Deal to Championship Vet Signing From 1999
Every Championship squad needs a battle-tested veteran that will bring an edginess to the court. This same player will always provide energy, on-court leadership, and the gritty nature to help spur their team onto excellence on and off the court.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 21
Lakers Legend Says LA Should Trade Austin Reaves
The status of Austin Reaves moving forward is something that will be monitored all year long. When Reaves initially agreed to a very team-friendly four-year, $53.8 million deal as a restricted free agent in 2023, it included a player option for his fourth year.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 21
Lakers' Trade Plans Receive Major Update From ESPN Insider
The Los Angeles Lakers haven't been afraid to make bold moves under Rob Pelinka. No move was bolder than when the Lakers decided to trade for five-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Doncic last year.
The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 21
LeBron James is the 'Dream Target' of Lakers' Rival at Trade Deadline: Report
The Jonathan Kuminga-Golden State Warriors situation still remains at a massive standstill. Kuminga reportedly wants a player option for the third year in a contract offer, whereas the Warriors reportedly want that third year to be a team option.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 21
Luka Doncic Names Marcus Smart & Herb Jones As Toughest Defenders
The Los Angeles Lakers addressed their need for a perimeter defender when they signed Marcus Smart to a two-year contract after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards and cleared waivers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 21
What Assets Do Lakers Have for Blockbuster Trade?
The Los Angeles Lakers are a team that is not afraid to make a big move if they have to. Over the last few years, especially under Rob Pelinka, the Lakers have made several trades.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 21
LeBron James Reacts to Big WNBA News on Sunday
LeBron James' offseason will end when he reports to the Los Angeles Lakers' Media Day on Sept. 29, but he still has time to watch the WNBA playoffs until then.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 21
Can Jarred Vanderbilt return to form? 
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday, breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 21
Lakers Hall of Famer Suggests Bold Backcourt Breakup
The whispers around Austin Reaves’ future have only grown with his decision to decline an extension and aim for a hefty payday next summer. While he and the Lakers remain open to continuing their partnership, one franchise legend believes it’s time to move on from the undrafted gem.
Pau Gasol News / Lakers Nation / September 21
Pau Gasol Wants Lakers To Focus On This Season & Not Worry About Future
Expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers this year are mixed as no one knows what this team’s true ceiling is. The Lakers have two superstars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James, but they are not close in age so there has been a push-and-pull as far as building for the present and for the future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 21
James Worthy Explains How Marcus Smart Can Impact Lakers Beyond The Court
Marcus Smart isn’t arriving in Los Angeles as the same player who won Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. Injuries have taken a toll, limiting him to just 54 games over the last two seasons. But Lakers legend James Worthy believes Smart’s value isn’t only about what happens on the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 21
Ken Griffey Jr. Reveals Advice To Bronny James
There was a lot of attention given to Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, as he navigated his rookie season in the NBA. Of course, they were the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA, though not the first in sports as Ken Griffey Sr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 21
'They Gave Up on Him' – Los Angeles Lakers Center Gets Unfair Flak Over His Attitude, Claims Former NBA Journeyman
The Los Angeles Lakers made the bold move of signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract after the Portland Trail Blazers bought him out of his contract.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 21
Luka Doncic Appreciates Support From Lakers & Fans During EuroBasket
Luka Doncic has talked about how difficult it was for him to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as he expected to play for the Dallas Mavericks for his entire career.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 21
James Worthy Breaks Down Similarities Between Magic Johnson and Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been defined by their stars, and now Luka Doncic is stepping into that lineage. As he prepares for his first full season in purple and gold, comparisons are inevitable.
Carmelo Anthony News / Fadeaway World / September 21
Carmelo Anthony Says Lakers Season Was His Best Year In The NBA
Carmelo Anthony’s NBA legacy is defined by his scoring brilliance on the Nuggets and Knicks, but when asked about the best season of his career, his answer might surprise you.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Ex-Lakers champion calls for the team to trade Austin Reaves
A former Los Angeles Lakers champion is cooking up a piping-hot take this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 19
Luka Dončić Has Faith In Lakers Brass Despite Recent Shaky Seasons
There may have been some level of trepidation emanating out of Los Angeles in the early parts of the summer due to a certain signing of a certain major player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 19
Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed beyond 2026
The Lakers aren’t just kicking the tires on short-term help. They are open to a trade that brings back a player signed beyond 2026, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 19
Why Spurs should not pursue Austin Reaves in 2026 free agency
For the Spurs, the fit and the price don’t add up.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / September 18
The EuroBasket stat that should make Lakers excited for 2025-26
Luka Doncic looked leaner, stronger and more effective playing for Slovenia than he did in a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw him traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.
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