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Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 31

The Lakers signed their new defensive leader in Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart will bring the exact type of defense and leadership the Lakers have been looking for. Heading into the offseason, LA had two apparent roster deficiencies to solve.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 31

Rich Paul Addresses LeBron James Trade Rumors

The future of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform has come into question at different points this offseason. Comments made by his agent Rich Paul

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 31

Report: Luka Doncic Wants LeBron James To Finish Career With Lakers

Luka Dončić wants to see LeBron James finish his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from DallasHoopsJournal.com. James is set to make $52.6 million in the final year of his contract next season.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 31

Rumor: Luka Dončić Wants LeBron James To Finish Career With Lakers

Luka Dončić wants to see LeBron James finish his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from DallasHoopsJournal.com. James is set to make $52.6 million in the final year of his contract next season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 31

Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals Cardiac Arrest is Still Affecting Him

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to draft Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. They did so because his father, LeBron James, persuaded them to do so.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / July 31

The Nike Kobe 9 EM Low 'Lakers Home' Drops on August 1

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant inspired athletes and fans with his patented "Mamba Mentality." In recent years, sneakerheads have had to adopt Bryant's dedication to hard work in order to buy his signature Nike sneakers.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 31

Watch: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Critiques LeBron James’ Golf Swing

LeBron James was the talk of the early part of the offseason as there were murmurs he and the Los Angeles Lakers were heading for a divorce. While the natural tension between James and the Lakers’ timelines was to be expected, it was still unsettling to feel like the superstar could demand a trade out.

Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / July 31

'Things Didn’t Work Out': DeMarcus Cousins Confesses Kobe Bryant Tried to Recruit Him For the Lakers

The NBA often draws as many headlines for what happens off the court as it does for incidents on it. Blockbuster trades like the one that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas dominate the news cycle to a greater degree than most playoff matchups.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 31

Magic Johnson Credits Luka Doncic For Transforming Body

The physical transformation of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been one of the biggest stories of the offseason. Doncic has lost a significant amount of weight and looks to be in the best shape of his career heading into his first full season with the Lakers.

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LeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / July 31

LeBron James interested in $5 billion international basketball league

LeBron James was recently spotted spending time with Misko Raznatovic, who so happens to be the agent of Nikola Jokic. This caused speculation that LeBron may look to team up with The Joker.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 31

Rajon Rondo Recreates 2020 Lakers Championship Photo With Son

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to end their mini-championship drought as it’s been over five seasons since they’ve held the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Most teams around the NBA would consider just five years removed from a title as a massive accomplishment, but expectations are different in Los Angeles as the team is expected to win every year.