LeBron James‘ move to the Philadelphia 76ers has brought new hope of breaking the championship drought dating back to 1983. But questions regarding the 22x All-Star’s role with the team are now prevalent. And a former teammate of both Bron and Joel Embiid set the expectations straight. “When you put LeBron James in this situation, […]
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Bronny James’ contract for the 2026-27 season was fully guaranteed by the Los Angeles Lakers but whether he remains for the upcoming season is not certain. The young guard is set to earn roughly $2.3 million next year and while keeping him in L.A. for his third season remains an option, a move away is […]
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Shaquille O'Neal speaks glowingly of Stephen Curry once again.
Austin Reaves understands he will face criticism for leaving Michael Jordan off his all-time starting five but has a reason for it.
The New Orleans Pelicans have added frontcourt depth by agreeing to a one-year contract with center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported Tuesday that Koloko will compete for the final roster spot after spending time with the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks over the past four […]
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Brian Windhorst makes his feelings known on how LeBron James winning a championship with four different teams would impact the GOAT debate with Michael Jordan.
The Los Angeles Lakers' plans for Jonathan Kuminga prove they're ignoring a lesson the Golden State Warriors learned way back in his rookie year.
Failing to create a blockbuster that could save the Warriors dynasty can hurt, but having it brought up on live television takes the sting to an entirely new level. Draymond Green learned that firsthand when he appeared on Shaquille O’Neal’s Dunkman World Championships on TNT. Fresh off the Golden State Warriors signing the forward, Green […]
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Even before LeBron James announced his decision, Charles Barkley was a vocal critic. The NBA Hall of Famer stated that the Cavaliers were the only option, and that any other team would mean Bron is “ring chasing”. Once again, the Philadelphia 76ers legend doubled down on this sentiment. James ultimately signed a two-year, $8 million […]
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The federal investigation into Mark Walter ramped up a year ago, according to new details revealed. Bloomberg reported that federal authorities executed a search warrant and seized a mobile phone and laptop belonging to the Los Angeles Lakers owner aboard a private aircraft at Chicago’s Midway International Airport last September. While the seizure occurred ten […]
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Lakers new signing Sandro Mamukelshvili is still facing a big question about his fit with the new team after a $52 million contract.
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Quentin Grimes has warned critics against underestimating the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, assuring that his team will "surprise" them.
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The 76ers have not won a championship since 1983, and Allen Iverson believes former Lakers star LeBron James will help end the drought.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have made major roster changes from a noteworthy NBA offseason to see many new names coming in and former rotation players from last season leaving. DeAndre Ayton is one of the names gone after he was traded to the Washington Wizards. One inconsistent season in Los Angeles led to Lakers fans […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks hold no meaningful discussions toward reaching an agreement on a Jonathan Kuminga trade.
Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly eyeing a potential reunion via a sign-and-trade agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers , signaling that his path to the Los Angeles Lakers is becoming increasingly complicated. However, an even bigger obstacle has emerged regarding a potential deal.
According to Jake Fischer, Kuminga does not want to be “boxed into” a three-year...
The Golden State Warriors franchise might have been the problem that prevented LeBron James and Stephen Curry from teaming up. NBA fans believed there was a realistic chance that James would join the Warriors to get the chance to finally team with Curry after the Olympic success in 2024. LeBron could have spent his final […]
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The Golden State Warriors could have interest in a former Los Angeles Lakers guard in what would be the franchise's latest uninspiring move.
A former Lakers center has found a new team, but Los Angeles' search for another big man isn't over this offseason.
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Listen now | With the offseason mostly done, we discuss the teams who had the best summer.
The NBA trade rumor chatter keeps on rolling, with Jonathan Kuminga's situation looking more and more narrow, plus more talk!
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The Los Angeles Lakers sure could've used the return that the LA Clippers landed in their Johni Broome trade.
Wizards The Wizards have emerged as another team with interest in free agent DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Wizards have already accelerated their rebuild by adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis while drafting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick. Miami, Cleveland and Denver have also been linked to DeRozan, who […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers have had a commendable 2026 offseason, but the work is not done. By rule, the Lakers must trim their roster to meet the league-mandated roster limit. That opens the door to a potential trade. With the Lakers still relatively thin at the wing position, the franchise might explore the market for possible […]
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Not long ago, the Purple and Gold made one of the boldest franchise changes in NBA history. By handing the keys to a generational 26-year-old superstar, the Los Angeles Lakers signaled that its future would no longer revolve around the present, but around sustained contention. One year into that transition, however, the debate has already […]
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Lakers get a major Peyton Watson trade cost update as the Nuggets lower their asking price amid Los Angeles' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit.
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