Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith Could Be Target for East Contender This Summer

Early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to ship D'Angelo Russell to Brooklyn in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith. Russell's second stint in Los Angeles had run its course.

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Watch: Dalton Knecht Shares Highlights From Rookie Season

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht had a rookie season unlike anyone else in the entire NBA. Knecht began as one of the favorites for Rookie of the Year, and had some big moments and performances in the beginning of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 28

Lakers 2025 California Classic Summer League Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers will once again be participating in the California Classic Summer League in 2025 and their schedule has now been released. The Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are the four teams participating in the event.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

Report: Lakers Could Lose Starter to Free Agency

While the Lakers hope to retain multiple key pieces this summer, rumors suggest they could lose a piece of their starting frontcourt when free agency opens July 6.

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The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

In NBA playoff history, 34 pairs of teammates have score at least 30 points in the same Conference Finals game. How many of those players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Yearly NBA playoffs points-per-game leaders' quiz

The '10+ triple-doubles in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Most career 40-point playoff games in NBA history' quiz

Jaxson Hayes News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Was Reportedly Unhappy For Major Reason

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough and unexpected loss in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves. The

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Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 28

Lakers to play in California Classic

The Lakers will participate in the California Classic, along with the Warriors, Heat and Spurs, this July. The Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday that they will host the California Classic Summer League this year.

Austin Reaves News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

Austin Reaves 2026 Free Agency Plans Lower His Trade Value

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $54 million contract, they got him cheap. He outplayed that contract long ago. According to the latest rumors, he no longer wants to be underpaid.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Lakers Predicted to Part Ways With One Player After LeBron James News

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 NBA Playoffs with championship aspirations, boasting a 50-32 regular-season record that secured them the third seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / May 28

LeBron James’ Former Teammate Cites Missed Opportunity to Cement Lakers Star as the GOAT

LeBron James is without a doubt one of the greatest players in NBA history. Many consider him the GOAT, but then there are many who believe he is second after Michael Jordan, simply due to the lack of comparable NBA titles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Paul Pierce Says Lakers' Luka Doncic Has Bigger Issue Than Weight

NBA Hall of Fame former and Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce, now a commentator for Fox Sports, recently weighed in on five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic's biggest problem.

Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 28

Is Rui Hachimura a reliable small ball five defensively?

Rui Hachimura showed flashes of being able to contribute as a small ball five on defense during the regular season, but his weaknesses on that end were taken advantage of in the playoffs.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Lakers Champion Takes Major Shot at LeBron James' 2020 Bubble Ring

NBA legend LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2018 as an unrestricted free agent. James' first season with the Lakers wasn't

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Lakers Could Have Major Competition For Prime Center Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to fix one specific spot on the roster this summer. They have to find a better center than Jaxson Hayes, who had to start once they traded Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 28

Watch: Shaquille O’Neal & Allen Iverson Featured In Netflix’s ‘Power Moves’ About Reebok

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the early 2000s thanks to Shaquille O’Neal, who had established himself as the best and most dominant player in the NBA.

Brook Lopez News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 28

Lakers Going After Brook Lopez Would Be Massive Mistake

The Los Angeles Lakers will be shopping for a new starting center this offseason. It's the biggest hole on the roster that they need to fix, and that was exposed against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 28

Watch: 2 Chainz Picks Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James & Michael Jordan

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is fondly remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time as he accomplished just about everything at the NBA level.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 28

LeBron James' refusal to go Tim Duncan route could hurt Lakers

LeBron James' refusal to go the Tim Duncan route could hurt Lakers

LeBron James made the All-NBA Second Team this season, an honor that solidifies the Lakers star as a top-10 player at age 40. A top-10 player should warrant a maximum-level salary regardless of their age. But could extracting his full financial value hurt his chances of winning another championship?

LeBron James likely to opt in for 2025-26

Austin Reaves’ reported salary demands when he hits free agency are revealed

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'Multiple NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Lakers to Make Surprise Coaching Move for Luka Doncic Eurobasket Stint

Whenever he has been able to, Lakers star Luka Doncic has showed up for his Slovenian national team. In fact, in his first-ever major international tournament with the senior team, at Eurobasket in 2017, Doncic was just 18 years old and helped the team to the gold medal, alongside friend and mentor Goran Dragic.