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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,…
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 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 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 .
After star forward LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, many are wondering about the fate of his son, Bronny, with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be interested in Jonathan Kuminga, and the odds of making it happen just improved significantly.
Charles Barkley ranked LeBron James third all-time, saying Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant remain ahead in his eyes.
Filadelfijos „ 76ers “ papildęs LeBronas Jamesas vėl taikysis į NBA čempiono žiedą, tačiau dėl šios galimybės jam reikėjo rekordiškai stipriai susimažinti atlyginimą. 41-erių Jamesas padėjo parašą ant dvejų metų 8 mln. JAV dolerių kontrakto. „HoopsHype“ rašo, kad tai yra didžiausias atlyginimo susimažinimas NBA istorijoje. Pastarajame sezone su Los Andželo „Lakers“ Jamesas uždirbo 52,6 mln. JAV dolerių. Visą karjerą iš pelningų sutarčių bei rėmimo sandorių m...
The Los Angeles Lakers quickly found out that Deandre Ayton wasn’t the answer next to Luka Doncic, and the Wizards will soon know why.
If you've ever been to Philadelphia's most famous cheesesteak spot, Pat's King of Steaks, you know that the ordering process is pretty stringent.
The biggest NBA free agent on the board has made up his mind.
The Los Angeles Lakers have built their rotation in a way that should leave the door wide open for Dalton Knecht to turn his career around. But actually.
The Golden State Warriors missing out on LeBron James will make the expected reunion with a veteran guard far more deflating.
The claims surrounding LeBron James and his new teammates are wide of the mark, and the Philadelphia 76ers should look to add context before panicking.
The Golden State Warriors were reportedly the "predicted landing spot" for LeBron James in free agency this summer by "plenty" of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, per The Athletic's Dan Woike.
The Los Angeles Lakers have given fans reason to believe Bronny James is on the outs, but he has a realistic path back into the rotation.