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Lakers' Luka Doncic Has Eyes on the Prize, Amid Body Transformation: Report

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic wants to change the narrative around him, which is why he focused on his body this summer. Doncic revealed that he is focused on winning for the 2025-26 NBA season, which is why he got in shape.

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New Faces, Same Questions: Did Lakers Get Better?

For years, the Lakers’ offseason question has been simple: What can we do to help LeBron James chase one more ring? This summer? That question’s shifted and so has the spotlight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 2

NBA Analyst Explains Why Lakers' 2020 Title Deserves A 'Different Kind' Of Asterisk

The legitimacy of the Los Angeles Lakers' triumph in the Bubble in 2020 has once again become a big talking point, thanks to Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

LeBron James News / Total Apex Sports / August 1

Can LeBron James Win an NBA Championship with Another Team?

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James will likely finish his NBA career in Los Angeles, California. However, the recent speculation regarding a potential trade to another team has been interesting, to say the least.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 1

Bronny James Reveals Why He Refuses to Rewatch Lakers Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers provided the NBA with a historic moment when LeBron James and Bronny James shared the court for the first time. It was the first time in history that a father and son shared the court.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 1

Draymond Green Believes Lakers' Luka Doncic Could Win MVP This Season

Luka Doncic has always been a problem. But after his trade to Los Angeles, he might be a man on a mission. According to Warriors forward Draymond Green, the superstar guard is looking more motivated than ever after his midseason move to Los Angeles, and he believes it could spark the biggest year of Doncic’s career.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / August 1

Source: ‘LeBron James Will Never Play For The Clippers’ Despite Viral Workout Clip

LeBron James has always drawn headlines, but his most recent workout location had fans spiraling into full-blown conspiracy mode. When the Lakers star

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 1

Lakers bring back ‘California Dream’ jerseys for 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the return of their California Dream City Edition jerseys for the 2025–26 NBA season. They announced the move with a video posted on social media.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 1

Lakers Interested in $60 Million All-Star Big Man, Under One Condition

The Los Angeles Lakers were hunting for a center for most of the offseason after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. They knew they needed an upgrade from Jaxon Hayes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 1

Anonymous NBA Coach On Lakers’ Luka Dončić Getting In Shape: ‘It’s Going To Be Frightening For The Rest Of The League’

An anonymous NBA coach is scared now that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is in shape. Dončić lost a lot of weight this offseason. “People should be very terrified,” an anonymous NBA coach told Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports about Dončić being in shape.

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The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 1

LA Lakers looking at bringing in another career double-double scorer to the team

The LA Lakers are closely looking at bringing in another player who has averaged a double-double for his career. After adding three players in NBA free agency, the LA Lakers are once again expected to be back in the market.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 1

Mavericks CEO Rick Welts Has No Regrets About Trading Luka Doncic

The backlash that came to the Dallas Mavericks after trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was quick and very loud. The franchise was blasted by both the media and fans not only for the decision to deal their franchise player, but also the return they got back as well as their reasonings in wanting to move on.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 1

Lakers 2025-26 City Edition jersey is a boring rerun

These new City Edition jerseys are the same ones the Lakers wore a couple of seasons ago and are just as mediocre now as they were then. Nike essentially just did a copy-and-paste job for the Lakers City Edition jerseys this year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 1

Lakers Bringing Back 2023-24 ‘California Dream’ City Edition Uniforms For 2025-26 Season

In addition to two main uniforms as well as a third alternate jersey, each team in the NBA also has a special City Edition uniform that often changes each season.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 1

NBA Insider Provides Massive Update on Luka Doncic Extension

Luka Doncic will be back in Los Angeles this weekend for the final stop of his Jordan Brand Tour. It is expected that the Los Angeles Lakers will offer the superstar a four-year, $229 million contract extension on Saturday when he returns to LA, per NBA insider Brett Siegel.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 1

LeBron James Posts Workout Photos With Clippers Logo In Background

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had among the more tumultuous offseasons of his storied career. It started with uncertainty over whether or not

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 1

Lakers Reportedly 'Monitoring' Buyout Market To Sign 2-Time All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason roster-building project has yielded positive results. With the addition of players such as Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, the Lakers have addressed two of their biggest concerns.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 1

Lakers reportedly monitoring two-time All-Star's availability

This team knows it needs extreme levels of help for the center spot, which is why it is reportedly looking at a former All-Star center's situation.

What Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers’ bubble title

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers set to surprise next season

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

Daryl Morey News / Yardbarker / August 1

What Daryl Morey got wrong about Lakers’ bubble title

Dismissing that title undercuts not only what those Lakers endured but the very meaning of resilience and excellence in one of the toughest environments basketball has seen.

Daryl Morey addresses his controversial comments about Lakers’ bubble title

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

Lakers set to surprise next season

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 1

2024-2025 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Markieff Morris

The Los Angeles Lakers shockingly acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 1, which included Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber coming over as part of the trade too.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31