Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
LeBron James sidelined to start camp as Lakers play ‘long game’
The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday without LeBron James on the floor, as the 23-year veteran deals with what head coach JJ Redick...
Lakers begin another season waiting on LeBron James’ word
When LeBron James wrapped up his Lakers media day interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Chris McGee tossed him a simple, almost playful question.
“See you at...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
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LeBron James didn’t tip his hand on retirement at media day, but he acknowledged the obvious. And that would be that the finish line...
Lakers signing Nick Smith Jr. to two-way deal
Nick Smith Jr. has signed a two-way contract with Los Angeles, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move comes just four days after...
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future in question heading into camp
Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future is already under the microscope — and training camp hasn’t even tipped off.
Once viewed as a promising young scorer, Knecht...
Lakers waive Kylor Kelley ahead of training camp
The Lakers made a minor roster move ahead of camp, waiving center Kylor Kelley, per the NBA’s official transaction log.
Kelley had joined Los Angeles...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, JJ Redick, Luka Donic, Austin Reaves
How and where will the NBA’s all-time leading scorer end his career? That question is starting to pick up steam.
Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report...
Lakers waive Jarron Cumberland, sign Tevian Jones
The Lakers continued to shuffle the back end of their training camp roster, parting ways with Jarron Cumberland to bring in Tevian Jones, per...
Report: Lakers eyeing Walker Kessler trade again
The Lakers may not be done reshaping their frontcourt.
Per Lakers Daily, Los Angeles is expected to revisit trade talks for Jazz center Walker Kessler,...
Lakers’ decision to extend JJ Redick’s contract makes no sense
One season, one quick playoff exit, and already the Lakers are giving JJ Redick more years on his deal.
That’s the decision GM Rob Pelinka...
NBA execs believe Cavs only team LeBron James would consider if he leaves Lakers
Could LeBron James finish his career back where it started? Some around the NBA think so.
According to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report, most agents...
Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA Finals game-worn jersey up for auction
Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers jersey from the 1969 NBA Finals — when he faced off against Bill Russell and the Celtics for the final time...
NBA Survey: Insiders split on LeBron James’ future
Lakers super-duper star LeBron James is gearing up for his 23rd NBA season, but what about beyond that? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps asked 20 coaches,...
