The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to an array of frontcourt additions this offseason to build a more balanced and athletic roster around superstar Luka Doncic. The Lakers are considering a lot of options for their targets, with roster fit and cap flexibility the main focus. Many stars have been proposed as good targets.One of […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to frontcourt targets and are likely to add at least one to their roster.According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, the team should explore at least one of Luka Doncic’s former teammates from his time with the Dallas Mavericks.The Lakers are seeking deeper postseason runs and championship contention under […]
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Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added a legendary presence to the FIFA World Cup scene as the USMNT rolled past Paraguay, 4-1. The Paraguay-USMNT matchup already carried big energy, but Abdul-Jabbar’s appearance gave the night a special crossover feel. Fans saw one of basketball’s greatest winners watching another American team chase its moment under […]
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NBA Finals ratings news essentially confirms that LeBron James was never as big a needle mover as Michael Jordan.
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The Lakers remain confident in the Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves backcourt, believing concerns about their defensive fit have been exaggerated.
Nothing slots higher on the Los Angeles Lakers’ priority list than building an ideal roster around franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic. The Lakers are expected to be busy over the coming months and, with the NBA Draft around the corner and trade rumors heating up, L.A. is entering perhaps the most pivotal part of the 2026 offseason. While […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers will look for a new starting center this offseason, and Isaiah Hartenstein may have emerged as the perfect player. A team option for the upcoming offseason will see Oklahoma City Thunder management forced to make a huge decision. Oklahoma City can keep Hartenstein for $28.5 million or let him walk into […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans will have plenty of suitors for Trey Murphy this upcoming offseason as one of the trade wing players on the trade market. Another losing season and the team’s younger talent will see them active to deal Murphy if an opposing team gives them an enticing package. The Los Angeles Lakers and […]
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DHJ Quick Take: Massive Market for LeBron LeBron James becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018 and he’s already received interest from 10-12 NBA teams, according to his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group. Free agency begins on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. James has been with […]
In July 2010, helicopters hovered above Northeast Ohio while television crews camped outside airports waiting for clues about LeBron James’ future. Every rumor became a headline. Every sighting became evidence. Yet despite months of speculation, only one person knew where LeBron was actually going. Sixteen years later, the league finds itself in a familiar position. […]
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Rich Paul revealed that 10-12 NBA teams have reached out about LeBron James, highlighting his enormous value across the league.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Los Angeles bringing back LeBron James is more complicated this offseason than at any other time during his […]
Austin Reaves is expected to re-sign with the Lakers, but rival executives believe he could earn up to $40 million annually.
Starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is a free agent this summer and we name the five best landing spots for him.
The Los Angeles Lakers might have to offer free agent guard Austin Reaves at least $40 million per year in order to beat out rival teams in the race to re-sign him this summer. As first reported by The Athletic’s Dan Woike, multiple NBA front office sources expect the Brooklyn Nets to offer Reaves a […]
The Lakers will face stiff competition for star guard Austin Reaves in free-agency, but they're not going to lose him without a fight.
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After De’Aaron Fox’s late layup became an NBA Finals flashpoint, Mark Cuban pointed to a bigger issue with officials and replay review.
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On June 5, 2014, LeBron James walked to the Miami Heat bench with four minutes left in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The air conditioning inside San Antonio’s AT&T Center had failed, temperatures soared past 90 degrees, and the four-time MVP could barely move. Moments later, severe cramps forced James out of the game, […]
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A Lakers legend surprisingly backed the idea of LeBron James returning to Cleveland as speculation about his NBA future continues.
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Speculation surrounding LeBron James‘ future continues to dominate NBA discussions, but his longtime agent, Rich Paul, says most of the reports circulating are simply not grounded in reality. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Paul pushed back against claims that…
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Los Angeles Lakers Name Elaine Shen Chief Financial Officer The Los Angeles Lakers have named Elaine Shen chief financial officer. Shen will oversee all financial aspects of the Lakers, shaping strategic growth, driving profitability and creating […]
All eyes are on James entering the offseason
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As the conversation centers on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and whether he will retire or continue playing into next season, his agent, Rich Paul, would provide insight into where the situation currently stands. While fans wait for any intel on what James will decide, Paul warns about any true discussions going on at […]
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The biggest name in NBA free agency this offseason is none other than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Even before the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA world was rife with rumors and speculation regarding James’ pending free agency and what he might decide to do. But […]
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, an impending free agent, has drawn interest from 10-12 teams, his longtime agent Rich Paul said Friday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show.