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LeBron James shook up the NBA landscape this past Sunday when he issued a statement after picking up his player option for the 2025-26 season. James stated that he understands the Los Angeles Lakers are planning for the future and building around Luka Doncic, but he and his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul will look to do what’s best for the superstar. This came as a surprise … [Read more...] about Rich Paul: ‘No Trade Talks’ Have Taken Place Between LeBron James & Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ plans may have changed on the eve of free agency when reports came out that Deandre Ayton had negotiated a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers are in desperate need of a center and have been linked to basically everyone available on both the trade and free agent markets. While Ayton isn’t what he once was, there’s no denying that … [Read more...] about Can The Lakers Sign Deandre Ayton?

Mark Walter has been the talk of the sports world after he purchased a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a $10 billion valuation. Walter is a proven winner as a team owner as evidenced by his track record with the Los Angeles Dodgers and he now has a chance to revitalize the Laker franchise in a similar fashion. While the NBA has a pseudo hard cap at the second … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls Lakers ‘Dangerous’ Following Sale To Mark Walter

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have gotten a steal with their No. 36 pick, Arkansas forward Adou Thiero. The wing is a physical specimen with elite athleticism and excellent strength, capable of guarding multiple positions and overall just wreaking havoc on the court. Lakers head coach JJ Redick is not averse to playing young players if they can make an impact and fit a … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Adou Thiero Ready To Do Anything JJ Redick Asks Of Him

The first day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is always a primetime event, where top prospects are pitted against each other while the entire NBA world watches, typically from inside the Thomas and Mack Center on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas. This year, the first true primetime slot — 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 10 — belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cooper Flagg-led … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd Will Play Cooper Flagg At PG In Mavericks’ Summer League Opener Vs. Lakers