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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / August 23

'After What Your Dad Did': Daniel Cormier Spells the Exact Milestone That Would Make Bronny James’ Career a Success

It is rare for a child of a sports legend to exceed their parent’s skill. Many players, like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal and Patrick Ewing, all have sons who tried their hand at basketball but were unable to succeed like their fathers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 23

Kobe Bryant Movie In Works At Warner Bros.

There are arguably no players more important in Los Angeles Lakers franchise history than Kobe Bryant. Over the course of 20 years, Bryant became synonymous with the purple and gold, helping lead them to five championships and seven NBA Finals appearances over two decades.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 23

Lakers Notes: West Rival Wants LeBron James in Trade, Nuggets Star Takes Wild Shot at LA, More

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' name has floated around the league all offseason, with multiple teams checking in with the Lakers after his agent's cryptic message following James' decision to opt into his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 23

Dennis Rodman Believes Kobe Bryant Isn’t Talked About In Enough GOAT Debate

The debate over who is the GOAT in NBA history is a conversation that will go on forever. The conversation usually boils down to Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James, but there is a vocal contingent that will place Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in this debate as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 23

Franz Wagner Discusses What Makes Luka Doncic Special

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of many NBA stars set to play for his country in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament. Stars such

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Stephen A. Smith Sends Hateful Message to LeBron James for Allegedly Sabotaging his Career

There has always appeared to be some friction between ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Although the king has been one of the biggest media darlings of the century, Smith has always been one of his bigger critics.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / August 23

LeBron James Pays Emotional Tribute to 'College GameDay' Legend Lee Corso

There are just a handful of days between fans and Week 1 of the college football season. While fans across the country have been chomping at the bit for the sport’s return, next Saturday will also bring a touch of sadness.

Lakers Insider Speculates Reason Behind LeBron James-Warriors Report: 'They've Had A Rough Summer'

Social media was abuzz on Friday, when it was reported that the Golden State Warriors had called the Los Angeles Lakers multiple times in the last 18 months over a LeBron James trade.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Soccer icon relives being mistaken for fan during encounter with LeBron James

He has been one of the most recognizable faces in all of England for decades now. But his fame apparently didn’t follow him across the pond back in 2008.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant film in the works at Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the spec script With the 8th Pick, a film centered on the pivotal 1996 NBA Draft that brought Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from Matt Donnelly and J.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 22

Lakers apparently live rent-free in Michael Porter Jr.’s mind

The Lakers and the Nuggets had some intense playoff battles this decade. First, the Lakers beat them in the bubble on their way to their NBA championship.

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The 25 greatest teammates of LeBron's NBA career

LeBron James' NBA career has stretched over more than two decades. That's an uncommon level of longevity, obviously, which means that over the years, LeBron has had a bunch of different teammates.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 22

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Appears to Be Trying to Get on Mark Walter’s Good Side

The Los Angeles Lakers have started going all-in for Luka Doncic to be their franchise player. After signing him to an extension, the Lakers started asking him for input on how to build the team around him.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 22

Lakers Insider Provides Key Update on LeBron James, Luka Doncic Relationship

The Los Angeles Lakers have had themselves quite the offseason. They didn't endure as many changes as many hoped or expected, but nevertheless, their two

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 22

Watch: LeBron, Bronny & James Family Get Matching Tattoos

If there is one thing that is very known about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James it is that family means everything to him. LeBron and his wife

Michael Porter Jr. Loved Beating Lakers In Playoffs While With Nuggets

Throughout 2023 and 2024, no team in the NBA had the Los Angeles Lakers’ number more than the Denver Nuggets. Despite the best efforts of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers just were unable to overcome the Nuggets, especially in the playoffs.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 22

Warriors Have Inquired About LeBron James Trade On ‘Multiple Occasions’

With the start of training camp just over a month away, the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is essentially set for the start of the 2025-26 season. Perhaps the only uncertainty involves the future of LeBron James.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Warriors have called Lakers about possible LeBron James trade

As usual, the Warriors aren’t done swinging big — and yes, that apparently includes LeBron James. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Golden State has reached out to the Lakers “on multiple occasions over the past 18 months” to explore trade scenarios involving James.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 21