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Lakers Mailbag: Offseason wrap-up
Well, that was a frantic offseason. Last time we did one of these, it was before NBA free agency and so many possibilities existed. At the time, LeBron James returning to the Lakers was certainly on the table and few would have predicted the way free agency would go. But, with the Lakers’ offseason now […]
Sparks snap losing streak with road win over Fire
The Sparks finally snapped their losing streak on Sunday, picking up a win on the road against the Fire, 106-101. Fresh off trading away Kelsey Plum to the Mercury, LA did not quite start the tank yet, instead opting for a fairly untimely win. The Sparks shot 52% from the field and 55% from the […]
Kevon Looney says Lakers were ‘top destination’ in free agency, excited to play with Luka Dončić
While the Lakers’ biggest frontcourt addition this offseason is Walker Kessler, they also added Kevon Looney. At 29 years old, Looney is a veteran on these new-look Lakers. He has championship experience and can provide stability at a position that has seen a ton of turnover in LA over the years. As an unrestricted free […]
Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, 2027 first round pick
The Sparks look set to fully enter another rebuild. Kelsey Plum’s arrival in Los Angeles was supposed to help guide LA into the next era of winning. Instead, it further highlighted the flaws in the front office. With the team mired in yet another losing season, they have made the decision to move Plum ahead […]
Sparks continuing trade talks with teams for Kelsey Plum, ‘real possibility’ deal not made
Roughly 24 hours before the trade deadline, the Sparks are still negotiating with teams over a potential Kelsey Plum trade, but it seems unclear if a deal will be made. On Saturday afternoon, Alexa Phillippou and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that the Sparks are still discussing deals with teams. This comes on the heels […]
Could Jericho Sims be a trade target for the Lakers?
The Lakers made their big move this summer in landing Walker Kessler, but there’s still work to be done in the front court. In parting with both Jaxson Hayes and Deandre Ayton this offseason, LA has holes to fill, even if they took care of the hard part. Kevon Looney was brought in but given […]
LeBron James won a title as a Laker, and that overshadows everything else
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. LeBron James. Say that name to anyone, and it’s going to garner a response. Sometimes it will be […]
Lakers still ‘hunting for reinforcements’ at center
After years of searching for better frontcourt play, the Lakers made big changes this offseason. Gone are Deandre Ayton, Maxi Kleber and Jaxson Hayes. In their replacement, the Lakers took a big swing by trading for Walker Kessler and signing Kevon Looney. Kessler is the premier acquisition. He is joining the team with the expectation […]
Saying goodbye to LeBron James
On July 1, 2018, LeBron James announced he was signing a four-year $153.3 million contract to play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time he announced this move, there were no other superstars coming with him, and no immediately clear path to him extending his personal streak of making eight consecutive Finals. No, […]
Kelsey Plum addresses trade speculation ahead of deadline
With the Sparks well on their way to another losing season, the front office has made it clear that everything is on the table as the WNBA trade deadline approaches on Sunday. That includes the possibility of the franchise parting ways with All-Star Kelsey Plum. While Plum has had a fantastic individual season, averaging 23.9 […]
Mark Walter suffered stroke in 2024, concerns over health have since arisen
Contrary to the previous ownership, Mark Walter is not a front-facing figure. Jeanie Buss was a prominent face of the Lakers, whether it was radio interview or courtside appearances. Walter, however, is not. He’s not a man who will do interviews, nor does he go out of his way to be seen when he does […]
Mitchell Robinson looks to have been Plan B for the Lakers this offseason
With teams like the Thunder and Spurs possessing dominant frontcourt players, it was clear obtaining a center was a high priority for Los Angeles. They accomplished that goal by trading for Walker Kessler, who the Lakers reportedly feel will pair very well with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in this new era. While they got […]
LeBron James said the quiet part out loud about the Lakers
Give LeBron James credit: He wasn’t bluffing. During an episode of his Mind the Game podcast in late May, he said: “I think at some point in June, late June, as July rolls around, free agency starts to get going and as July rolls around and maybe into August, we’ll start to kind of get […]
Was LeBron James’ time with Lakers a success?
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. LeBron James has left the Lakers, but his legacy will remain for years. He spent eight […]
Sparks front office admits failure of season, ‘open for anything’ at trade deadline
The 2026 WNBA season hasn’t gone the way the Sparks envisioned. Once again, they are a losing team and destined to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. All this losing, especially when they expected to be a winning team, has forced changes in Los Angeles. Earlier this month, the Sparks parted ways with […]
Sparks front office admits failure of season, ‘open for anything’ at trade deadline
The 2026 WNBA season hasn’t gone the way the Sparks envisioned. Once again, they are a losing team and destined to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. All this losing, especially when they expected to be a winning team, has forced changes in Los Angeles. Earlier this month, the Sparks parted ways with […]
Luka Dončić to host Lakers mini-camp in Slovenia
Basketball never stops. The offseason is a time to rest, reset, but also prepare and train for the year ahead. Luka Dončić is already on that grind and posting his workouts on Instagram. This is a big year for Dončić. LeBron James is gone, making Luka, without question, the Lakers’ leader. This team will be […]
Late rally falls short as Sparks drop sixth straight
Despite controlling the near entirety of the second and third quarters, a familiar story played out for the Sparks on Tuesday as the Liberty rallied in the fourth to win 113-109. LA took a lead midway through the second and carried that nearly all the way to the fourth. However, New York never trailed in […]
Toronto Tempo offered first round pick for Cameron Brink
If the Sparks want to clean house and rebuild once again, they appear to have intriguing options available. While the franchise seems uncertain about which way to move as things stand, that isn’t stopping teams from making offers. And according to Annie Costabile from The Athletic, the offers could be coming for core pieces. On […]
Dearica Hamby is leading her way as Sparks begin second half of season
The Sparks entered their final game before the All-Star break in a tough situation. Losers of four straight and with Kelsey Plum still out, where offensive production was going to come from was a big question mark. Dearica Hamby was the answer. She started the game against the Mercury with intentional ferocity. She went right […]
Kelsey Plum doing on-court work, close to return for Sparks
There is good and bad news for the Sparks regarding Kelsey Plum’s health. The bad news is that she’s been ruled out of LA’s first game back from the WNBA All-Star break due to her lower left leg injury. But the good news is she is still nearing her return. Plum didn’t participate in Monday’s […]
The Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić bromance is still going strong this summer
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 […]
Matisse Thybulle is fully healthy this offseason after injury-plagued seasons with Blazers
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 […]
The Lakers held a player’s mini-camp in Las Vegas during Summer League
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 […]
It doesn’t sound like the Lakers are interested in trading for PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
Before making the incredibly sensible and reasonable trade to send Luka Dončić to the Lakers, the Mavs have pieced together a formidable roster that made the Finals. For LA, there would be sound rationale, then, to potentially pick off some of the players that had success in Dallas with Luka and bring them to California. […]
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