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The Lakers’ search for a center this summer is going to require them to find someone who can be the yin to Luka Dončić‘s yang as a pick-and-roll partner. What better way to ensure a successful partnership than finding someone who already flourished alongside him? While a trade with the Mavs may have once seemed […]
The Lakers are once again dealing with LeBron James summer drama, which has become an annual tradition at this point. However, with James being an unrestricted free agent, this isn’t an offseason where we can all just laugh at the passive aggressiveness. Come the start of free agency, LeBron will no longer be a Laker […]
In one of the best performances in franchise history, Kelsey Plum poured in 43 points, tying the single-game franchise record, carrying the Sparks to an overtime win over the Mercury, 111-102. Plum scored 32 of her 43 points in the second half and hit countless huge shots down the stretch in the fourth, including multiple […]
The Lakers decision on Austin Reaves this summer is going to signal a number of things. Most importantly, it will signal the belief in the backcourt of Luka Dončić and Reaves. Offensively, there are few arguments against it. The pair showed they are a more-than-capable on that end of the floor and, in fact, are […]
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 […]
One thing the Sparks have struggled with during head coach Lynne Roberts’ tenure is defense. Last year, they had a defensive rating of 108.5, which was the fourth-worst in the WNBA. So, the Sparks aimed to improve their defense this offseason. They traded for Ariel Atkins and, with Cameron Brink healthy, they were expected to […]
This summer is the first time in Austin Reaves’ career where he can have himself a big payday. Thanks to his yearly improvement over five seasons with the Lakers, he should be able to get that huge salary increase and be set. However, the question remains: at what number will he be paid? It’s been […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue our series with a look at LeBron James. Nearly eight years ago, in the summer of 2018, I was […]
After a season of discussion about Western Conference supremacy, the Knicks sit on the brink of winning the NBA title after an improbable, inexplicable Game 4 comeback. Over the course of the series, the Spurs have an argument as the better team and have looked the part for the majority of the time. But, repeatedly, […]
The Lakers have a clear need for athleticism across the floor and, particularly, on the perimeter. It’s something that was apparent even at the trade deadline and could be seen in the players the team was targeting. There were a ton of other players they were connected to, like Keon Ellis, that they couldn’t pick […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we look at Marcus Smart. Whatever expectations the Lakers had when they signed Marcus Smart last summer were not […]
The Sparks hold on in a tight battle with the Seattle Storm to win 88-83 on Wednesday night. They are now 2-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play. LA showed great defensive effort once again, with four blocks and 10 steals as a team. They also won the rebounding battle 46-40. The team outscored Seattle by six […]
It wouldn’t be a Lakers offseason if LeBron James’ name weren’t involved in a ton of rumors. The biggest difference is that this summer is the first time he’s entering the offseason as an unrestricted free agent since joining Los Angeles. So, a decision by James will have to be made. He can either return […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Deandre Ayton. Deandre Ayton was easily considered the Lakers’ most intriguing signing last offseason. It was […]
The Sparks have been struggling this season to find players who can contribute to winning. The one they did land one, though, in Kate Martin. She was added to the roster on a developmental contract right at the beginning of the season after getting released by the Golden State Valkyries. A developmental contract is new […]
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. The bond LeBron James has with the Lakers is unlike any other he has with his […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Rui Hachimura. Three years ago, the Lakers made a bet on Rui Hachimura, acquiring the free-agent-to-be […]
As soon as the NBA Finals are over — which could be as early as Wednesday at this rate — expect the Lakers to get to work. The day after the Finals end, teams are allowed to legally begin negotiating with their own free agents. No team would ever dare to tamper before that in […]
The Lakers’ search for a center is going to be another wide-ranging one this offseason. After attempting to find a discount solution last offseason in Deandre Ayton, the team still needs a long-term answer. Given their cap space and the draft picks available, the pool of players should be larger this time around. Included in […]
Another day, another player who played in the bubble telling everyone how impressive that title was. Time and time again, whenever players who actually took part in the bubble sit down and talk about it, they repeatedly tell everyone how difficult it was to win that title. It’s not even restricted to Lakers from that […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Luke Kennard. When Luke Kennard arrived in Los Angeles via mid-season trade with the Atlanta Hawks, […]
We recently went over all of LeBron James’ contract options in free agency and how that would impact which teams he’d be able to sign with. But what if he wants to stay with the Lakers? The franchise will have full Bird rights on LeBron, so they can sign him to anything up to a […]
The Sparks picked up their first win in Commissioner’s Cup play, beating the Portland Fire 89-72 on Sunday afternoon. LA’s strong defense was the major factor in the win, ending with four blocks and 11 steals as a team. They shot 42% from the field and also grabbed 47 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike started the offense […]
After having to buy their way into the draft in 2025, the Lakers own a first round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, giving them a chance to add a young talent at the start of the summer before an important offseason. As a result of losing out on a coin flip, the Lakers […]
With the 2026 NBA Draft lauded as one of the deepest in quite some time, even teams like the Lakers, who have a late pick, are looking to add a quality player to their roster. Los Angeles is doing everything possible to find a draft prospect who can help the team win now. They’ve hired […]