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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

Bronny James was the subject of ridicule and criticism as soon as the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him last year, but the young guard has stayed steady and even-keeled through all of it. James worked his way back to full health and came on strong for the South Bay Lakers in the G League during the 2024-25 season, showing real flashes as a defender. Offensively, Bronny had his ups … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Bronny James Discusses Plan For Summer League

Entering Year 2, all eyes were on Dalton Knecht as the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their California Classic schedule against the host team the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Normally second-year players are levels above the competition given their NBA experience and the lack preparation and practice time for the quickly-formed Summer League squads. However, Knecht had … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Acknowledges Rust In First Game Of Summer League

Dalton Knecht is a name to keep an eye on this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, as his future with the team is currently uncertain. Now that Luka Doncic is at the forefront of appeasing in terms of roster building and Knecht is presumably L.A.’s most valuable asset due to being a lottery pick last year, he could be on the move for win-now pieces. The rookie showed flashes … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Doing 3-A-Day Workouts This Offseason

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is nearing the latter stages of his career and recently picked up his $52.6 million player option to return for his 23rd season. After an early first-round exit, James is taking time to reset mentally and physically. Seeing how he wrapped up his 22nd season with a knee injury, there certainly is plenty of mileage on his body. A universal … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Has Picked Up New Hobby