Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Lakers
Thunder
A dynasty might be forming in Oklahoma City, ESPN wrote in its NBA season preview.
After becoming the second-youngest championship team in league history, the...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Lakers, Jaxson Hayes, Heat
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers locked in their young core with a pair of major extensions over the weekend.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland agreed...
NBA Scout Thinks Lakers’ Luka Dončić Will Win MVP, Scoring Title Next Season
One NBA scout thinks Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will win the MVP Award and the scoring title next season.
Dončić has lost weight...
Michael Jordan: ‘No Question’ I Could Beat LeBron James 1-On-1 In My Prime
NBA legend Michael Jordan said there's "no question" he could beat LeBron James 1-on-1 during his prime.
Jordan said this back in 2015.
It's been a...
NBA Trade Idea: Lakers Acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope From Grizzlies
An NBA trade idea where the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Memphis Grizzlies has been created.
Jacob Rude of SB Nation's Silver...
Rumor: Lakers Won’t Make Any Trades Before 2025-26 NBA Season Starts
The Los Angeles Lakers will not make any trades before the 2025-26 NBA season starts.
The Lakers “have not been attacking the trade market” this...
Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Has Lost 30 Pounds Since Last Summer
NBA star Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has lost 30 pounds since last summer, according to DallasHoopsJournal.com.
Dončić, who is playing for Slovenia...
NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Summer If They Don’t Win 2026 Title
If the Cavaliers fall short of the 2026 championship, one NBA executive believes they could make a serious push to bring LeBron James back...
LeBron James Reacts To Shedeur Sanders’ Debut With Browns
NBA superstar and Ohio native LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers reacted to Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns.
James praised Sanders...
Scottie Pippen Once Said Michael Jordan ‘Ruined Basketball’ And LeBron James Is ‘The Greatest Player This Game Has Ever Seen’: ‘Michael Wanted Everything Done...
In his book, NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote that Michael Jordan "ruined basketball" and LeBron James "was the greatest player this game has ever seen."
Pippen...
NBA Executive Expects Cavaliers, Mavericks, Warriors To Pursue Lakers’ LeBron James Next Offseason When He Becomes Free Agent
An NBA executive expects the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors to pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he becomes...
Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić May Have Lost Over 30 Pounds
NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers may have lost over 30 pounds.
Dončić lost weight this offseason by going on a gluten-free,...
Luka Dončić’s Manager Says Lakers Star Has ‘Moved On’ From Mavericks Trade
Luka Dončić's manager, Lara Beth Seager, told Dan Woike of The Athletic that the NBA superstar has "moved on" from the Dallas Mavericks trading...
Rumor: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Could Make $30 Million Annually On Next NBA Contract
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026-27 player option to become an unrestricted NBA free agent next offseason.
One NBA...
Rumor: Kevin Love Wants To Play For Clippers Or Lakers
NBA veteran Kevin Love wants to play for the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers next season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
The...
Rumor: LeBron James ‘Never Once Cut Off Communication’ With Lakers This Offseason
NBA icon LeBron James "never once cut off communication" with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
LeBron, 40, has...
NBA Trade Idea: Lakers Acquire Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson From Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers are Luka Dončić's team now, not LeBron James'. Dončić signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers this past...
Rumor: Lakers Stars LeBron James, Luka Dončić ‘Hold Respect And Reverence For One Another’
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Dončić "hold respect and reverence for one another," according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
LeBron...
Rumor: Lakers Motivated By ‘Flexibility,’ Not Pining For Another Star
The Los Angeles Lakers are motivated by "flexibility," not pining for another star, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
The Lakers signed Luka...
Luka Dončić Can Sign $400 Million-Plus Contract With Lakers In 2028 With No-Trade Clause
Luka Dončić can sign a $400 million-plus contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2028 if he declines his 2028-29 player option, according to...
