Latest news and updates about the Lakers
LeBron James is back in the Eastern Conference for the first time in nearly a decade. And for the first time in his career, he'll square off against the Boston Celtics four times in the regular season.
Derek Fisher pushed back against criticism of LeBron James’ career decisions, comparing the future Hall of Famer’s impact on franchises to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ability to bring championships wherever he played. Speaking with Cody Decker of 97.1 The Fan LA, Fisher argued that labeling James a “ring chaser” ignores the difference between joining contenders and being […] The post Derek Fisher says LeBron James creates rings like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic Johnson believes the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished their offseason goal of becoming younger, more athletic and faster after a major roster overhaul following LeBron James’ departure. Johnson tweeted on Sunday that the Lakers addressed several key roster needs by adding players such as Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes. The Hall […] The post Magic Johnson praises Lakers’ younger, faster roster around Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jonathan Kuminga appears increasingly likely to join the Los Angeles Lakers, with a sign-and-trade deal emerging as the remaining realistic path after the Cleveland Cavaliers landed Mario Hezonja. NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Sunday that, with Hezonja heading to Cleveland, the Lakers have effectively become Kuminga’s lone suitor. Siegel added that he expects Los Angeles […] The post Jonathan Kuminga expected to join Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James completely shocked the NBA world after choosing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and many insiders around the league are absolutely baffled. LeBron took the largest paycut in NBA history to join Philly – after earning $52.63M with the Lakers – he’ll now earn around $3.88M per season with the 76ers. Granted, he […] The post People Are Losing Their Minds Over LeBron’s Choice to Join the 76ers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Magic Johnson makes his feelings known on LeBron James joining the 76ers and the Lakers' moves in the aftermath of the 41-year-old's exit.
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly searching for a trade to move Klay Thompson, with the Miami Heat standing as the top candidates to acquire him for the upcoming NBA season. The NBA offseason is as active as ever with rumors and situations that could define the upcoming season—from the ongoing buzz linking Jonathan Kuminga to the Los Angeles Lakers to Kawhi Leonard’s completed investigation paving the way for a trade to the Toronto Raptors . Now, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has ta...
LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has been one of the most talked about topics in all of sports. Some praised him for choosing the team that gives him the best chance of winning another NBA title. However,…
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has posed "two big questions" to the Philadelphia 76ers after they landed LeBron James. The post Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Has ‘Two Big Questions’ for 76ers, LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY .
A curious delay on Draymond Green's contract with the Golden State Warriors offers fans one last hope after missing out on LeBron James.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is targeting Maxi Kleber as the team looks to bolster its frontcourt, according to Moshe Barda of Israeli outlet ONE (story in Hebrew). Kleber, a 6’10” forward/center from Germany, has spent the last nine years in the NBA playing for the Mavericks and Lakers. The 34-year-old was a valuable role player in […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are keeping Bronny James, but things are significantly different with LeBron James gone.
The Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga seem like a good match for the upcoming season. But it's not quite that simple. The post Lakers Path to Jonathan Kuminga Contract Gets Concerning Update appeared first on HEAVY .
The signing of Matisse Thybulle added some wing depth and a perimeter defender to the Lakers’ roster. But one reason he was on the market is that he’s had trouble staying on the floor. Over the past two seasons, Thybulle has played just 45 games. He missed the beginning of the 2024-25 season after he […]
Four championships, four MVPs and four Finals MVPs sit on LeBron James’ résumé. Yet one piece of hardware has remained conspicuously absent, and more than a decade later, James still hasn’t completely let go of how close he came to adding it. The frustration dates back to 2013, when James finished second to Marc Gasol […] The post “All You Did Was a Couple of Chase-Down Blocks”: NBA Legend Calls Out LeBron James’ DPOY Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 2026 Summer League revealed many promising characteristics about the youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers. Among some standout players, Adou Thiero was finally able to show why he was drafted after a one-year stint with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thiero’s Athleticism Fills a Gap the Lakers Desperately Need Across five games in Las Vegas, […] The post Can Adou Thiero Make His Presence Felt His Sophomore Season? appeared first on The Lead .
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year deal this offseason, but how do they plan to use him?
3 Questions After LeBron Decision
Jonathan Kuminga is an unrestricted free agent, still without a contract. The problem is, he seems to value himself far above what teams around the league do. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the 2026–27 season. He's willing to take less than the $20M-$25M a year that's he's looking for, but only on a one-year deal , so he can go back out on the market next summer. And while the he seems amenable to "devaluing himself" at the $15M or $16M salary the LA L...
While Las Vegas served as a chance for the Summer League Lakers to excite fans about the future, that wasn’t the sole thing accomplished in the desert. While typically a place to make an appearance before heading to the casinos and clubs, the Lakers did more than that this July. With a reshaped roster, a […]
The latest Lakers rumors suggests that LA should strike a trade with the Nuggets instead of pushing to land Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. The post Proposed NBA Trade Has Lakers Land $94 Million Starter in 1st Post-LeBron Move appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia 76ers can still hunt for bargain-bin value on the trade market after landing LeBron James, with Thomas Sorber, Leonard Miller and Yves Missi as worthwhile targets.
The LA Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga has been one of the NBA offseason’s longest-running stories. Just days ago, reports suggested that Cleveland emerged as one of the biggest threats to land the athletic forward, with the Cavaliers believed to have stronger assets than the Lakers in a potential sign-and-trade. But the landscape may have […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s Path to the Lakers Becomes Clearer After Cavaliers’ $2.8 Million Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers have continued their turnaround after LeBron James’ departure, and it is starting to feel like the franchise is inching closer to another considerable addition. For weeks, the Lakers have been positioning to acquire Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks. With the Cleveland Cavaliers — the other major suitor for […] The post Lakers Get Major Insider Message on Jonathan Kuminga After Cavs Signing appeared first on HEAVY .
The Warriors could reunite with Kevin Durant after missing on LeBron James in a blockbuster trade proposal. The post Warriors Proposed to Reunite With Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade After LeBron Miss appeared first on HEAVY .