The Los Angeles Lakers made an offer to extend Austin Reaves’ contract over the summer, but he declined. Reaves, who was coming off a career year, (20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists) didn’t believe the offer was enough.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter defense a major boost, writes Khobi Price of the Orange County Register.
Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers received some disappointing news before the start of Lakers training camp. It’s been reported that LeBron James will miss the start due to nerve irritation in his glute.
Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.
LeBron James is going into his 23rd year in the NBA, and many think that it could be his last. It would be poetic, as 23 is also his signature jersey number.
LOS ANGELES — During the first Lakers practice on Tuesday, the focus for Los Angeles was to be obsessed with the daily process needed to be great. On Wednesday, it was all about winning the day.
The Los Angeles Lakers clearly think highly of their lone 2025 rookie draft pick, former Arkansas forward Adou Thiero. More news: New Lakers Signing Predicted to ‘Shock’ League This Season The former Arkansas wing was selected 36th overall in this year's draft.
LA Lakers new signing Jake LaRavia has named one surprise he has encountered on the team so far. The Lakers made three key signings in free agency, adding Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton.
The Los Angeles Lakers held their annual Media Day earlier this week and one of the things that came out of it was Maxi Kleber saying he felt healthy and ready to go for the season.
There are many ways to build an NBA roster, but one approach that has become increasingly important is having players participate in a recruiting pitch for free agents.
LeBron James is ready for another good year with the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be his 23rd season in the NBA, which is an NBA record. He will break a tie with Vince Carter for the longest career in the NBA.
Of the free agents the Los Angeles Lakers brought in this offseason, the most unknown is wing Jake LaRavia. A former first round pick in 2022, LaRavia has shown flashes of his potential during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, but has yet to put it all together.
The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice of training camp on Tuesday, although LeBron James was among the players that didn’t participate due to a glute injury.
The NBA season is still weeks away, but folks are already anxious about the future of basketball’s most famous son, Lebron James. LeBron is about to begin his record 23rd year in the league and his eighth with the Lakers, and after exercising his player option this summer, he’s set to become a free agent next summer.
Jake LaRavia knows what his role will be playing next to Luka Doncic and LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers picked him up this offseason. The LA Lakers made some serious changes to their squad this summer, with plenty of big moves by the front office aimed at addressing a few key weaknesses.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in sports history, but they will be entering the 2025-26 season in an unconventional way.
LOS ANGELES – One of the areas of concern for the Los Angeles Lakers following their early flameout in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs last season was consistent bench production.