Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images Jaxson Hayes will be earning more than the minimum for the Lakers this year, but he also helped Los Angeles by reportedly waiving his no-trade clause. Jaxson Hayes will return to the Lakers next season, and his contract details continue to reveal why the deal was structured in this manner. One interesting tidbit is that he is … [Read more...] about Report: Jaxson Hayes agreed to waive implicit no-trade clause
Lakers vs Spurs California Classic Preview and Game Thread: Can L.A. make it two straight wins in Summer League play?
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Lakers will aim to win their final California Classic game against the Spurs on Tuesday. L.A.’s participation in the California Classic will come to an end on Tuesday as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. A win will give them a 2-1 record in these games and a two-game winning streak as they head to Las Vegas for NBA 2K26 … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Spurs California Classic Preview and Game Thread: Can L.A. make it two straight wins in Summer League play?
Scott Brooks reportedly advocated for Lakers to sign Deandre Ayton
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images One of the advocates for Deandre Ayton within the Lakers is one of his former coaches in assistant Scott Brooks. The Lakers’ signing of Deandre Ayton came entirely out of nowhere. A week before the start of free agency, the conversations around Ayton were of the reluctance to trade for him. His buyout dramatically changed the … [Read more...] about Scott Brooks reportedly advocated for Lakers to sign Deandre Ayton
Kelsey Plum named reserve for 2025 WNBA All-Star game
The Sparks will be represented at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis by Kelsey Plum. For the fourth time in her career, Kelsey Plum will take part in the All-Star game after being named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star team as a reserve. Plum is the lone Spark to earn a spot on the team this season. Make that 4x All-Star! ⭐️Congrats to @Kelseyplum10 on being named to the … [Read more...] about Kelsey Plum named reserve for 2025 WNBA All-Star game
Lakers get first California Classic victory with blowout win over Heat
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Bronny James and Cole Swider dazzled to help the Lakers get a bounce-back win over the Heat on Sunday afternoon. The Lakers grabbed an impressive 103-83 blowout win over the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon for their first Summer League victory at the California Classic Bronny James ended with 10 points and two rebounds in 10 … [Read more...] about Lakers get first California Classic victory with blowout win over Heat