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The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers is more tenuous than its ever been, and much of the reason for that has to do with Luka Doncic. Since the Lakers acquired the former Dallas Mavericks superstar in a shocking trade, they have moved the direction of their franchise firmly his way, reportedly leaving James behind in the process. The culmination of … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Luka Doncic Has ‘Utmost Respect’ & Loves Playing With LeBron James

Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential and beloved superstars the city of Los Angeles has ever seen as his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers spanned generations of basketball fans. Bryant’s 20-year career with the Lakers features five NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, a regular season MVP award, numerous All-NBA teams and two Olympic gold medals. When it … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dodgers Giving Away Kobe Bryant Bobblehead On Aug. 8

Dalton Knecht had been slumping in the California Classic before finally breaking out in the finale against the San Antonio Spurs, exploding in the fourth quarter to give the Los Angeles Lakers a comeback win. It was the kind of signature summer performance that the Lakers needed to see from Knecht, who had a rollercoaster of a rookie season. He started the 2024-25 season as a … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Details Offseason Conversations With JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason in dire need of a center and they found one with the signing of Deandre Ayton. While Ayton gives the Lakers the starting center they had been looking for, the signing naturally came with a lot of criticism. The former No. 1 overall pick looked to be on an All-Star trajectory with the Phoenix Suns, but questions about his motor and … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Using Criticism As Fuel

This summer is important for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James as he looks to display natural growth in Summer League heading into his second season. After being drafted at No. 55 in the second round last year, the media attention was off the charts surrounding James, both positive and negative. To his credit, the former USC Trojan focused on basketball at the end of day, … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Bronny James Knows He Needs To Be ‘Defensive Menace’ To Earn Playing Time