When LeBron James is ready to step away from the game of basketball, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports he expects it to be announced before he plays his final games in the NBA. In recent years, all-time greats such as Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki announced their plans to retire well in advance, while Tim Duncan waited until shortly after his final season to make his … [Read more...] about LeBron James Believed To Prefer Retirement Tour Exit From NBA Over Offseason Announcement
Lakers Frontrunners To Sign Christian Koloko
The Los Angeles Lakers are frontrunners to sign Christian Koloko, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Koloko, who is eligible to sign with a team, will need clearance from the league's fitness panel to return to the court. The Raptors, Clippers, and Spurs are also interested in Koloko. … [Read more...] about Lakers Frontrunners To Sign Christian Koloko
Jarred Vanderbilt May Not Be Ready For Training Camp
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt missed the first month of last season due to a heel injury. After playing in 29 games, Vanderbilt then sprained his right foot on February 1 and missed the rest of the season. That foot sprain is reportedly still giving the Lakers forward trouble as training camp approaches. Vanderbilt may miss the start of training camp according to … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt May Not Be Ready For Training Camp
Lakers To Honor Jerry West With No. 44 Band On Jersey
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West's No. 44 this season, the team announced on Wednesday. The Lakers will wear a No. 44 band on the left shoulder of their jersey throughout the season. West, who played all 14 years of his NBA career for the Lakers, passed away in June at the age of 86. The team will also honor West with a jersey giveaway on opening night. … [Read more...] about Lakers To Honor Jerry West With No. 44 Band On Jersey
Report: Cedi Osman Turned Down Lakers Camp Deal For Panathinaikos Contract
Cedi Osman drew interest from Real Madrid before signing with Panathinaikos for the upcoming season. Osman also had NBA interest, even turning down a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers offered Osman a non-guaranteed training camp deal. The veteran wing would have had to make the regular season roster for any guaranteed salary to trigger. The Lakers already have 15 … [Read more...] about Report: Cedi Osman Turned Down Lakers Camp Deal For Panathinaikos Contract