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'He For Sure Can Still Play Until 46' – Former Los Angeles Lakers Forward Drops Bold LeBron James Longevity Take

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is approaching his 23rd NBA season, and for the first time, he is not the clear-cut first option because they have Luka Doncic, whom they acquired via trade last February.

Undrafted free agent Augustas Marčiulionis says he chose Lakers over Bucks

Potentially one of the Lakers next hidden gems in the draft still has yet to hit the court this summer. Augustas Marčiulionis was one of the top undrafted free agent guards following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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

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Watch: Shaquille O’Neal Trolls Mike Bibby & Kings

Shaquille O’Neal was at the forefront of one of the most successful eras of Los Angeles Lakers history. He was the Hall of Fame center and three-time Finals MVP when L.A.

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The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 26

Lakers Make Signing to Bolster Roster, What Does it Mean for LA?

The Los Angeles Lakers have made the news official: they have brought in yet another former 2024-25 Dallas Maverick. After it was first reported weeks ago, L.A.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 26

Luka Doncic Collaborating With Overwatch

Luka Doncic has had an eventful first summer as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He first made headlines for his rapid body transformation after a disappointing first round exit to end the 2024-25 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 26

Kevin O’Leary Was Mystery Bidder For Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan Trading Card

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was beloved during his playing days in the NBA, working tirelessly to become the best player he could be. Despite all the early success Bryant achieved in his career, he remained the hardest working person in the league in his pursuit to win as many titles as his hero Michael Jordan.

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Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 26

Furkan Korkmaz Pays Ultimate Compliment To Luka Doncic

A benefit to being a franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers is they tend to get lucky and find a superstar to lead them through various eras. That next face is Luka Doncic and the hope is he will be that until he retires after recently signing an extension with the organization.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26

Lakers add shot-blocking specialist to bolster center position

His length, timing and mobility make him a useful insurance policy as the Lakers continue to reshape their interior rotation.

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

The '2024-25 NBA All-Stars' quiz

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / August 26

LeBron James Shares Valuable Message To Young Athletes

Once the 2025-26 season gets underway, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will have played the most seasons in NBA history with 23. What makes that stat even crazier is that James is still playing at an All-NBA level.

Kylor Kelley News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Lakers Sign Kylor Kelley On Training Camp Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers know what they need from the offseason, and they are making incremental moves in that direction. Having made a massive splash last season by trading for Luka Doncic, now they need someone who can support Doncic as he takes over the ball-handling role for the storied franchise.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Lakers’ Luka Doncic loses cool on teammates after nightmare loss vs. Serbia

Eurobasket 2025 is set to begin tomorrow, and there is great urgency for the participating nations to ramp up their training and round into form heading into the summer’s big international tournament.

Kylor Kelley News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Lakers Ink Defensive-Minded 7-Footer to Training Camp Deal

The Lakers have solidified the 21-man roster that will join them for September training camp. LA signed 27-year-old big man Kylor Kelley to a training camp deal Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 25

New Lakers Guard Reveals Why He Chose LA Over East Contender

A fresh addition to the Los Angeles Lakers reveals why he opted to join L.A. amidst overtures from a rival Eastern Conference contender. The Lakers inked undrafted free agent guard Augustas Marciulionis to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal earlier this summer.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / August 25

NBA Star Luka Doncic Announces Personal News Before Season

The NBA landscape changed last season when the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic was traded in a deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.

Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 25

Former Lakers Champ Physically Fought Kobe Bryant To Earn Respect

Los Angeles Lakers champion Rick Fox recently opened up about his relationship with legend Kobe Bryant. Fox played the last seven seasons of his career with the Lakers, signing back in 1997.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Sports Icons Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Caitlin Clark Celebrate Tommy Fleetwood’s First PGA Tour win

Sports icons Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Caitlin Clark have congratulated Tommy Fleetwood on his historic victory at the 2025 Tour Championship. The win gave Fleetwood his first PGA Tour title and also earned him a place in the FedEx Cup field, ending years of near misses and close calls.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 25

'They Don’t Talk About Kobe Bryant' – Los Angeles Lakers Icon Gets Flowers From Dennis Rodman

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has gotten credit for being the inspiration for most current players in the NBA. When it comes to the GOAT conversation, however, Bryant tends to get overlooked.