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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 5
Former Lakers Coach Named Candidate For Knicks Job
The NBA offseason is almost underway, and it is set to be a doozy. The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be at the forefront of this as they look to bolster their roster, particularly at the center position. It’s no secret that the Lakers need to upgrade that position, and they’ll do everything in their power to do so.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 5
Michael Cooper claims LA Lakers already have three ‘new NBA centers’, confident of championship success
Former LA Lakers star Michael Cooper has argued that the team’s roster is not as bad as made out. The LA Lakers‘ postseason fell flat with a 4-1 series defeat in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 'NBA assist champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Chris Paul News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 5
Latest Chris Paul Comments Could Hint at LA Future
Chris Paul has been rumored to want to play with LeBron James for years. Now that both are towards the end of their careers, now would be the time for him to join the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Chris Paul Blames NBA for Lakers Trade Decision
Blockbuster moves in the NBA often reshape the league's competitive balance, and the recent trade sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and additional assets has reignited discussions about the league's role in facilitating such high-profile transactions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 5
Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Lists Top 10 NBA Players Of All-Time
Any list of the greatest NBA players of all-time is sure to include at least a few Los Angeles Lakers legends. Everyone has their own list, but almost
Brook Lopez News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 5
Lakers Expected to Have Heavy Competition For Brook Lopez
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to look for a center. That is the biggest issue facing the roster this summer as they try to build a contender for next season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Lakers Predicted To Make Blockbuster Trade For East Center
The Los Angeles Lakers need to acquire a center this offseason and one NBA analyst proposed a trade idea for the purple and gold to accomplish that goal. The Lakers were projected to compete for the championship this year after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 5
Gary Payton tells Luka Doncic exactly how to ‘prove people wrong’ on defense, agrees with Paul Pierce
Gary Payton believes Luka Doncic must do some serious reflection if he wants to become a better defensive player. Luka Doncic is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive offensive players in the NBA today.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 5
Lakers' Perfect Center Target May Not Be Available After All: Report
The NBA offseason is slowly approaching. With the NBA Finals underway on Thursday, there are only a few weeks left of actual basketball left in the season. Soon, the drama of the NBA offseason will commence.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 5
LeBron James Calls Thunder’s Alex Caruso One Of His Favorite Teammates
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been fortunate enough to play with some of the best players in NBA history, but he’s also been lucky to have the perfect role players during his championship runs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 5
Udonis Haslem makes LeBron James prediction for next season after LA Lakers early exit, ‘I don’t trust…’
The NBA Finals will feel fresh in a bittersweet manner to many fans this season after the traditional powerhouses are out early, the biggest one being LeBron James’ LA Lakers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Lakers Nation / June 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Looking Be First To Accomplish Feat Since Lakers’ Shaquille O’Neal
In 2000, Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal put everything together and had one of the greatest single seasons the league has ever seen. Shaq won the scoring title and led the Lakers to the best record in the NBA and ultimately the NBA Championship.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / June 5
Watch: LeBron James Breaks Down Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Matchup
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been at home watching the 2025 NBA Playoffs unfold and the postseason is finally almost over as the Finals are set to kick off this week between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 5
Lakers Legend Shaq Reveals Brutal Way He Used to Push Kobe Bryant
The late '90s and early 2000s marked one of the many golden eras in Los Angeles Lakers history — a time defined by the dominance of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Gary Payton Delivers Strong Statement on Luka Doncic's Defense
Luka Doncic is in the midst of what many believe will be a transformative offseason for the 26-year-old Slovenian guard. After a rough 2024-25 season where he got heartbreakingly traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic has come under a lot of criticism in the wake of the Mavericks moving on from him.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 5
NBA Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo Advised To Stay Away From Lakers By Shaquille O’Neal
After the Milwaukee Bucks fell short in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the surging Indiana Pacers, rumors are swirling about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Lakers’ Austin Reaves trade strategy as 2 center targets emerge
Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of last season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Lakers may face a dilemma when evaluating major team need
The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority this offseason has been no secret. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, it's clear that the Lakers need help defending the paint if they want to contend.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5
Can a Pacers, Thunder player match Michael Jordan's epic 1993 NBA Finals?
With the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers squaring off for this season's NBA title, it's appropriate to revisit three of the more impactful and memorable individual performances in the Finals.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 4
Lakers' Luka Doncic Might Explore Unusual Route With Contract Extension Looming
The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive summer ahead of them. It is not a stretch to call this summer a pivotal one, and at the forefront of things is superstar guard Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Kobe Bryant mural in L.A. vandalized again after $5K restoration by Luka Doncic
The "Mambas Forever" mural depicts the legendary five-time NBA champion kissing his daughter. Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / June 3
ESPN’s Bobby Marks Expects Lakers To Be ‘Extremely Aggressive’ This Offseason
ESPN’s Bobby Marks expects the Los Angeles Lakers to be “extremely aggressive” this offseason. The Lakers need a center alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. James has a player option to return to the Lakers next season.
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