Walker Kessler is no longer a member of the Utah Jazz. After months of rumors, the soon-to-be fifth-year center will be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Jazz could’ve matched the Lakers’ offer, they ultimately chose financial flexibility over Kessler. The final Walker Kessler trade is certainly leading to mixed reactions about what […]
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Here are LeBron James’ five most likely destinations ranked by how strong their projected starting lineups would look with him.
After a revamp of their roster, the 7-foot-2 Walker Kessler headlines the incoming Los Angeles Lakers. However, Quentin Grimes might be LA’s X-factor as they prepare for life after LeBron James. The 26-year-old has already played alongside Luka Dončić during a stint with the Mavericks in the 2024-2025 season, so he has an advantage in […]
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Richard Jefferson has never been afraid to defend LeBron James. He called out critics who questioned James’ legacy by reminding them that even legends like Shaquille O’Neal and Phil Jackson changed teams in pursuit of success. Jefferson is once again standing firmly in his former teammate’s corner, as criticism of him being a “ring chaser” […]
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Lakers Austin Reaves knows things will look different in Los Angeles this season. Speaking Monday in Las Vegas, Reaves admitted it still hasn’t fully sunk in that LeBron James is no longer a Laker after eight seasons. “I don’t know if I’ve honestly processed it yet,” Reaves said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “Starting the season […]
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LeBron James' tutelage may be gone, but so is the need for Austin Reaves to split touches with him.
Vincent Goodwill says Michael Jordan's best was simply better than LeBron James'.
The new Los Angeles Lakers center is ready to do the simple, but necessary, work for Luka Doncic.
Ziaire Williams has all the tools to be the Lakers' best high-upside buy-low signing yet, as he has all the tools to be a great point-of-attack defender.
Former Lakers center believes Los Angeles chose Luka Doncic over LeBron James long before free agency began.
Trading Max Strus would be an irrational move for the Cleveland Cavaliers—unless it can net them LeBron James.
Here are the 10 best NBA free agents still available, led by LeBron James, Jalen Duren, and James Harden as the market enters its next stage.
The Lakers’ big move of the summer was pushing all their chips to the middle of the table to acquire Walker Kessler. There are lots of boxes that Kessler checks as a rim-protecting center and a hard-screening lob threat. All that comes with the caveat of him being healthy. Kessler played the first five games […]
The Los Angeles Lakers, despite signing Ziare Williams, still would like to steal Jonathan Kuminga from the Atlanta Hawks.
Olden Polynice believes LeBron James can no longer improve his GOAT case, regardless of where he wins next.
LeBron James is reportedly getting closer to making a decision on his NBA future as free agency enters its third week. ESPN insider Shams Charania said on Monday that the process has reached its final stages, with teams across the league continuing to make their pitches to the four-time NBA champion. “Every day LeBron James […]
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Austin Reaves has signed a new four-year, $180 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, with the agreement including a player option for the final season. According to reports, Reaves originally agreed to a four-year, $185 million deal but chose to take $5 million less in order to give the Lakers greater financial […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be viewed as the leading destination for LeBron James if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers, with Marc Stein of The Stein Line reporting that a third stint in Cleveland remains the “scenario to beat.” While the Cavaliers are considered the frontrunners, several other teams are still trying to convince […]
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The Miami Heat still reportedly have at least one or two offseason swings up their sleeves. The front office isn’t dialing it down after their blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. LeBron James‘ decision to explore the open market has altered many offseason plans, including that of the Heat. While the veteran superstar can end up […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers need a starting forward to finalize their 2026-27 team.
Shaquille O'Neal ranked the greatest Lakers ever on Instagram, but LeBron James was the biggest omission from his list.
Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to take their big swing on Jonathan Kuminga.
Ziaire Williams once struck Luka Doncic during a heated game, but now they'll share the Lakers locker room.
The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed Kevon Looney to a one-year deal on Monday.Looney brings valuable experience to the Lakers while also serving as the backup center for Walker Kessler. He’s a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors and was a key player in their title run in 2022.The 30-year-old big man spent […]
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The Lakers' 2032 first-round pick swap could become a valuable asset for the Hawks. Atlanta should find a way to acquire it without compromising its future.