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Lakers' LeBron James Could Announce Impending Retirement in August: Report

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could potentially announce his retirement before the following season, ending a historic career. James is 40 years old and poised to enter his 23rd season in the NBA.

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Top three notable names to leave the NBA for Europe this summer

The talent level across the top European leagues has dramatically increased, with some teams now closing in on NBA levels of skill and athleticism.

Former NBA MVP could be nearing the end of his career

Warriors' Stephen Curry believes NBA players are 'underpaid'

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

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

NBA Trade Idea: Mavericks Acquire LeBron James And Bronny James From Lakers In Three-Team Deal

An NBA trade idea where the Dallas Mavericks acquire LeBron James and Bronny James from the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal has been created.

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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

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Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / 3 hours ago

NBA Hall of Famer Slams Kobe Bryant Disrespect, Says Lakers Star is Top 3 All Time

Los Angeles Lakers fans love what Kobe Bryant did when he was a player. The Hall of Fame shooting guard played his entire career with the Lakers, winning five championships over his 20-year career.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

LeBron James Teases Team Up With Serbian Superstar

Those who have been paying attention to the NBA for the past two decades are quite aware that nobody has generated more storylines in that time than LeBron James.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / 5 hours ago

Watch: Adou Thiero Mic’d Up At Las Vegas Summer League

Adou Thiero was the first domino to fall this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers as they moved up from No. 55 to No. 36 in the NBA Draft to select him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 5 hours ago

Rob Pelinka Expects Marcus Smart To Be ‘Key Leadership Voice’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made any resources this offseason, but they still managed to sign impact players like Marcus Smart in free agency. Smart was bought out by the Washington Wizards, clearing the way for him to sign a two-year contract with the Lakers.

Bronny James News / Lakers Nation / 5 hours ago

Bronny James Has Added ‘Significant Muscle’ Since Getting Drafted

Surprisingly, Bronny James garnered the most attention this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers. Seeing his strong play in San Francisco and Las Vegas, James looked extremely confident, which wasn’t the case a year ago in his first Summer League after being drafted in the second round.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / 5 hours ago

Nikola Jokic’s agent sparks LeBron James to Denver speculation with Instagram post

A boat trip is sparking speculation that two of the NBA’s biggest names could eventually team up with the Nuggets.

Jonas Valanciunas sets record clear -- he will play for Nuggets

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

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

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The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / 6 hours ago

Watch: Getting To Know Deandre Ayton

The first big signing the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was bringing in center Deandre Ayton on a two-year contract. The team was in dire need of a big man after being dominated in the paint during the playoffs and Ayton fills that void in a big way.