Walker Kessler reportedly had been eager to pursue new beginnings outside the Utah Jazz, ultimately leading to his move to the Los Angeles Lakers. In his latest report, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that Kessler's camp had convinced Jazz officials he was determined to accept his qualifying offer and enter unrestricted free agency next offseason if he remained in Utah. In the end, that bold stance helped prompt the Jazz to trade Kessler to the Lakers. "There is no denying that the s-t-e-e-p t...
With training camp starting next week, the Lakers’ front office has been quietly busy in recent days. They signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deals, although they waived Watson one day later. Ross and Johnson were not far behind as they were waived on Sunday night for Cole Swider […]
Luka Doncic has separated himself from the Los Angeles Lakers' roster construction in this year's offseason. Appearing on ESPN LA, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka revealed that the Slovenian superstar made a firm statement about the team's pursuit of potential additions. "Luka has been amazing," Pelinka said. "I feel like we're co-creators with him. That's kind of because he's a very creative basketball mind, and ultimately I have the final responsibility to make calls on the roster. ...
Draymond Green boldly claims Luka Doncic's presence affected LeBron James' performance last season.
During the Lakers’ annual season-opening press conference, head coach JJ Redick seemed to upend offseason expectations by announcing that Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler were his only guaranteed starters. Since leaving newcomer Quentin Grimes off the list was more likely JJ doing JJ things than a real signal that the starting backcourt spot […]
The Los Angeles Lakers already know how to manage Cameron Carr this season due to the threat of the West's best squad.
The Los Angeles Lakers have too many guaranteed contracts on their books, and Bronny James has the edge over Dalton Knecht to make the regular season roster.
It’s been discussed all offseason, but a transformative era for the Los Angeles Lakers finally starts this week with training camp. Head coach JJ Redick and President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka brought in the Luka Dončić era with a joint press conference on Thursday and answered many of the questions we’ve grappled with all […]
Now that LeBron James is in town, the Sixers’ offense will look very different and that actually might be a great thing for Tyrese Maxey.
Former Lakers forward Julius Randle is in basketball purgatory and in need of saving, but LA doesn't have the strongest trade assets at the moment.
The Los Angeles Lakers won’t need to trade for PJ Washington if Luka Doncic can help Ziaire Williams make the same leap.
The Los Angeles Lakers are betting on Quentin Grimes delivering a great two-way season; and if he doesn't, they're simply out of luck.
The Los Angeles Lakers are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season with a very different roster than the one they had a year ago. The most notable change will be the absence of LeBron James, who took his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Still, James is still […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers need to find ways to put Austin Reaves next to Quentin Grimes to make sure they finish with an above-average defense.
As part of a busy offseason, Austin Reaves participated in a golf match alongside LeBron James and Bronny James against a popular YouTube golf group, Bob Does Sports. While the trio posed for a photo and were called a 'killer three', Reaves responded by saying: "Could still be together." The comment got a slight laugh from LeBron despite it seeming like an awkward moment. Reaves and LeBron played together on the Los Angeles Lakers since 2021 when the 28-year-old guard joined the team with Bron...
The Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster around Luka Doncic this offseason, and fans should have faith in every newcomer.
Luka Doncic wants the Lakers to value his personnel input but made clear he has no interest in becoming their general manager.
Much like anyone else, Austin Reaves' life within the Los Angeles Lakers offense is made easier when Luka Doncic is around.
Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht could be fighting for his roster spot entering training camp, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel . The Lakers must make a roster move before opening night, and Siegel identified Knecht and Jaden Hardy as two players whose futures could be affected. "The Lakers are dealing with a roster crunch heading into training camp," Siegel said on the Clutch Scoops podcast. "They're gonna have to cut somebody in order to get down to that 15-man roster ahea...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed confidence in Bronny James ahead of his third NBA season, calling the young guard a "good basketball player." "Bronny – that guy's good," Redick said on ESPN LA 710 . "He's a good basketball player. We're excited to have him, and we're excited to coach him this year." James is entering a different situation in Los Angeles after spending his first two NBA seasons alongside his father, LeBron James. LeBron left the Lakers this summer after ...
After Aja Wilson-Bam Adebayo and Angel Reese-Wendell Carter, the basketball world has a brand-new power couple to celebrate. Former Los Angeles Sparks guard Evina Westbrook and former Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV are dating. They made it official on social media, publicly confirming they are the latest high-profile crossover romance […]
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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic admitted that organizing the team's minicamp in Slovenia was something he likely would not have felt comfortable doing earlier in his career. Doncic brought nearly all of his Lakers teammates together in Slovenia during the offseason, using the trip as an opportunity to build chemistry before the start of the 2026-27 season. "A trip like this is something I don't think I would have been comfortable doing a few years ago, but it felt important to do, and I'm ...
LeBron James’ arrival in Philadelphia raised their chances to win the title drought. Plus, the added bench strength over the summer supplemented that core belief. But more than their ability, health matters for the new look 76ers. This was the same concern that James had before joining the Sixers. That’s why former 76ers GM Billy […]
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Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick Cameron Carr could be in line for a bigger role than most rookies get on a contending team. The post JJ Redick Opens Door to Bigger Role for Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Luka Doncic is entering his second full season with the Lakers, but the team belongs to him in a much different way. LeBron James has left Los Angeles for Philadelphia, making Doncic the clear face of the franchise. That change gives Doncic a bigger voice in the decisions around him. However, Rob Pelinka said the [...]