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Chris Paul still thinks about the trade that nearly sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011, but the future Hall of Fame point guard believes his career unfolded the way it was supposed to. Speaking on The Late Run Show, Paul discussed the NBA’s decision to block the proposed trade that would have […] The post Chris Paul reflects on failed Lakers trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Even though LeBron James brought an end to his Lakers tenure after eight seasons, a franchise legend is still rooting for him. Earlier this year, Mychal Thompson stated that Bron deserved a statue for the Purple and Gold franchise. Recently, the former champion even lashed out at critics who are celebrating his exit. “If any Laker […] The post “Bunch of Hypocrites”: Mychal Thompson Calls Lakers Fans ‘Idiots’ for Booing LeBron James’ 76ers Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .
As DeMar DeRozan quickly emerges as a key target in the free agent market, Shams Charania revealed three teams that were in pursuit of the six-time All-Star.
Stephen A. Smith had Shaquille O’Neal on his show to talk about Dunkman, the alternative league to bring back a spectacle that the All-Star Game has lost touch with. So he took the chance to take aim at LeBron James for causing it. While acknowledging James’ legendary status as he enters his 24th NBA season, Smith […] The post Stephen A. Smith Blames LeBron James for Ending What Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Built in All-Star Weekends appeared first on EssentiallySports .
LeBron James is extending his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers after a surprising free agency decision left former teams in Cleveland and Miami missing out on another tenure with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. While James finishing his career with the hometown team that drafted him would have been the perfect storybook ending, the…
The Los Angeles Lakers' relationship with Dalton Knecht was never repaired after his trade to the Charlotte Hornets got rescinded.
July 27: Thybulle is officially a Laker, the team announced on Monday (Twitter link via Dave McMenamin of ESPN). July 20: The Lakers are signing forward Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3MM contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. That’ll be a veteran’s minimum deal for Thybulle, whose minimum salary this season is $3,286,399. He’ll earn that amount […]
NBA insider Shams Charania named the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers as two teams seriously pursuing forward Jonathan Kuminga. The post Lakers in Contention With One Other Team For Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Free agent Jonathan Kuminga reportedly is going to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers to explore a potential NBA trade agreement. Jonathan Kuminga ‘s NBA future remains uncertain after the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to meet his financial expectations . However, a closer meeting with the Cavs is on the horizon to explore a potential deal. According to Chris Fedor, the Cavaliers will meet with Kuminga about working toward finalizing a potential sign-and-trade agree...
As part of their LeBron James backup plan, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to dust an all-time bust off the shelf.
Curry would make more than LeBron James in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Stephen Curry could sign an extension that would blow LeBron James ’ new salary with the Philadelphia 76ers out of the water, we’re talking more than 17 times what the former Laker will make after taking some heat from critics like Charles Barkley . According to a report from Evan Sidery, Curry is eligible for a two-year , $136.7 million extension with the Warriors . That would dwarf James’ two-year deal with the 76...
Rich Paul had a little fun at Adam Schefter's expense after the ESPN reporter had bad information on LeBron James.
It sounds like Tyrese Maxey may not have the ball in his hands nearly as much with LeBron James in town.
From acquiring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason to spearheading a Warriors dynasty, Bob Myers is building one of the greatest resumes by an executive in NBA history.
NBA teams want their top two players to pair well together and have a ton of chemistry. Ideally, the two working as a unit makes them far greater than they are individually, and that bond results in a ton of winning. Sure, we’ve seen duos who don’t always get along win. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille […]
The LA Clippers have an easier path to trading for Jonathan Kuminga than the Los Angeles Lakers do.
A pair of teams reportedly are "seriously pursuing" Jonathan Kuminga after the Atlanta Hawks declined his team option this offseason.
Many talking heads in the media need to stop comparing LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers to the 2012 Los Angeles Lakers.
Point guard LeBron James could be returning for the 2026-27 campaign.
It’s been less than three months since the Dallas Mavericks tabbed Masai Ujiri as their president of basketball operations, giving him the chance to turn things around after former general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the franchise up for a rebuild. Ujiri hasn’t been with the Mavs long, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers' contention chances in large part ride on the shoulders of Walker Kessler, but is he durable enough for the task?
Mychal Thompson defended LeBron James' departure, saying Lakers fans criticizing his decision are being hypocritical about career moves.
Kinkead: this report was community noted on X, looks like a bad aggregation: The claim misattributes the information to Brian Windhorst; Shams Charania mentioned the NYC residency and helicopter commute only as an unconfirmed possibility with no official plans announced. But I think the story holds as we explore the topic generically. LeBron James is […] The post I Don’t Give a Rat’s Ass if LeBron James Lives in New York City and Commutes to Philly appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Kyle Kuzma is set to begin his third year with the Milwaukee Bucks, and his importance to the team is expected to increase significantly after the franchise moved Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. With a larger offensive responsibility ahead, Kuzma will be counted on to provide leadership and production. However, the veteran forward has [...]
When LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last week, the major part of the NBA’s annual trade and free agency period came to a close. Moves will still be made this summer, particularly as training camps approach, but—give or take a DeMar DeRozan—the major pieces have fallen into place. The Summer of 2026 brought […]