LOS ANGELES – By now, even casual basketball fans know about the soap opera brewing in Los Angeles. The Lakers and LeBron James heading for a split is no longer rumor — it’s unfolding in slow motion.
“Damned if I do, damned if I don’t,” the opening line from J. Cole’s 2013 hit ‘She Knows’ has been the story of Drake’s life for the last few years. Things escalated to an unprecedented scrutiny in 2024 when he got into a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar…or the entire music industry.
LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears increasingly uncertain. The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a team that is monitoring the situation closely.
Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O'Neal was an unstoppable force during his heyday in the NBA. In 19 years in the league, he averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.
Cooper Flagg appeared in his first pro game on Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers at NBA Summer League. During the game (which the Mavs won by a score of 87-85), Flagg made a shot over Bronny James that got a lot of views on social media.
There’s no denying that Skip Bayless and LeBron James have a tempestuous relationship. That seemingly translates into Bayless’s recent Top 10 list of the greatest players in NBA history. On his list, he has Michael Jordan as No.1 and LeBron James at No.
The Los Angeles Lakers have transitioned from LeBron James to new acquisition Luka Doncic as their face of the franchise, and that apparently has bothered James.
Bronny James is under more pressure than any rookie in the league. As the son of LeBron James and a player drafted directly into the Lakers’ spotlight, every move he makes is magnified.
The LA Lakers have made a lot of noise in the offseason with their recent moves in free agency. LeBron James’ decision to opt in to the final year of his LA Lakers contract was what has grabbed the most headlines.
Luka Doncic “loves” playing with NBA legend LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic’s manager, Lara Beth Seager, provided that statement to NBA reporter Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “Luka loves playing with LeBron and has learned so much from him,” Seager said.
If there wasn’t already uncertainty regarding LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, there certainly is now. Newly acquired big man Deandre Ayton revealed he has yet to receive a text from the Lakers superstar.
LeBron James heads into what could be the final chapter of a historic NBA career with plenty of questions still unanswered, primarily whether or not he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Byron Scott played 14 total seasons in the NBA. He is most known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers (where he won three NBA Championships). On Friday, the 64-year-old made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
The Los Angeles Lakers have two important second-year players playing at NBA Summer League. They've loaded up their roster with veterans to give them their best chance at success.
The Los Angeles Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team now and with their decisions this offseason the franchise has made that very clear. Everything the team has done this summer has been about maximizing their ability to build around Doncic, both in the present and future.
The Los Angeles Lakers' first signing of free agency was far from a blockbuster, but it can prove to be one of the most valuable moves of the offseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a major need at the center position going into the 2025 offseason. Earlier this week, the team signed former first-overall pick Deandre Ayton.
The Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a center and Deandre Ayton was in desperate need of a new team. The result ended up being the Lakers putting stock in Ayton being able to revive his career in Los Angeles.
Despite transitioning out of her role as a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss will still apparently be finishing out the decade as the team’s lead decision-maker.