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The Los Angeles Lakers have received a polarizing reaction to the blockbuster trade for Walker Kessler, but more negative variables are starting to pile up on that side. A bold trade saw the Lakers giving up two future first round draft picks and committing over $30 million per year to Kessler as the team’s new […] The post Lakers Walker Kessler Move Named Worst NBA Trade Of Summer appeared first on HEAVY .
Zach Guthrie is receiving a promotion, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that Guthrie will be an assistant coach on JJ Redick‘s staff with the Lakers. Guthrie, who has been the top coach of Los Angeles’ G League affiliate over the past two seasons, will also be the Lakers’ new head of […]
LeBron James tells Tyrese Haliburton he could average 10 points per game at 65.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the call to have South Bay coach Zach Guthrie become a Lakers assistant coach and head of player development. The post Lakers Make Major Change to JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff appeared first on LA Sports Report.
LeBron James' next team could be announced early next week as major decision looms.
The 2026 offsesaon is far from over for the Los Angeles Lakers, who remain in hot pursuit of Atlanta Hawks star free agent Jonathan Kuminga. With nothing materializing on that front, the Lakers might look to package their remaining assets to see what kind of talent they can bring to the table. Though L.A. has […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land $64 Million Star Forward in 5-Player Bronny James Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers have yet to get their hands on Jonathan Kuminga despite pursuing the 23-year-old free agent star for multiple weeks. Although the franchise has had a busy and productive offseason, it still has some holes to fill, starting with the forward position. As presently constructed, the Lakers don’t know what their starting small forward […] The post Lakers Proposed to Add 23-Year-Old, $64 Million Standout Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga are stuck in limbo, which means it’s time to weigh some other options that might help round out the roster. The Lakers need help at the forward position, as evidenced by their ongoing push to sign Kuminga, the 23-year-old unrestricted free agent who is on multiple teams’ radar. […] The post Lakers Trade Proposal Lands 5-Time All-Star in Kevin Durant 3-Team Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors have another reason to believe LeBron James could sign with them given the suggestion of the 41-year-old playing beyond next season.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a polarizing offseason that featured them losing LeBron James as the biggest news. Other respected players like Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart left the team due to the franchise not wanting to pay them while finding perceived better values on the free agent market. Walker Kessler was the biggest acquisition […] The post Lakers Don’t Expect To Contend For NBA Championship Until 2028 appeared first on HEAVY .
LeBron James revealed who's "pulling the weight" in his free agency decision, and one NBA insider believes it's bad news for the 76ers. The post 76ers Get Bad News After LeBron James Admits Who’s ‘Pulling the Weight’ in Free Agency Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
JJ Redick will have a new member joining his coaching staff, as the Los Angeles Lakers are promoting Zach Guthrie from the G League to the NBA. The post Lakers Reportedly Make Big Change to JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff appeared first on HEAVY .
LeBron James says the wait for his free-agency decision is almost over, although he stopped short of providing a specific date. Speaking at Fanatics Fest in New York, the four-time NBA champion assured fans that an announcement is coming soon. “I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James said at Fanatics Fest in […] The post LeBron James reveals decision will come soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron's list is down to five teams. Here is how each can strengthen their free agency pitch.
Former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum had an unexpected meeting on Friday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder should not inquire about signing LeBron James this summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers built their roster around Luka Doncic this offseason, but there is still work to do.
Matisse Thybulle could remain in the Western Conference after leaving Portland, with the Lakers reportedly exploring the two-time All-Defense wing. The post Ex-Blazers Defensive Star Drawing Lakers Interest appeared first on HEAVY .
Here are three NBA teams that should stop chasing the Play-In, trade their veterans, and fully commit to a rebuild before the offseason ends.
Blackburn discusses sign-and-trade ideas, Trevon Brazile, Bryce Hopkins, and much more. The post Pickaxe and Roll: A Bidding War for Peyton Watson may be forming appeared first on Mile High Sports .
ESPN writer Brian Windhorst has covered LeBron James since James was a teenager doing photo shoots in Akron gymnasiums, and he does not do vibes. He deals in sourcing, phone calls, the kind of granular league intelligence that made him essential reading before most current beat writers had a byline. So, when he sat down […] The post Ranking the Most Likely Landing Places For LeBron James This Summer appeared first on The Lead .
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves said he didn't like the news of LeBron James leaving LA, but that's actually backwards from a basketball standpoint.
The Los Angeles Lakers have promoted Zach Guthrie from head coach of the South Bay Lakers to assistant coach and head of player development on JJ Redick’s staff, according to ESPN. Guthrie earned the promotion after leading the South Bay Lakers to the best regular-season record in the NBA G League last season. The Los […] The post Lakers promote Zach Guthrie to assistant coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After spending two seasons as the G League head coach, the Lakers are giving Zach Guthrie quite the promotion. As first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday morning, Guthrie will be an assistant coach under JJ Redick this season and will also serve as the head of player development. Guthrie certainly has helped […]
LeBron James is a free agent and has a whole host of teams wanting to sign him for next season.