The Los Angeles Lakers assembled one of the best “Big 3s” in the league after they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. The move gave the Lakers a star trio of LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Doncic that propelled the team to the third seed in the Western Conference. While Los Angeles lost in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the three stars … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka Expresses Confidence In Lakers’ Trio Of LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
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After seeing his team stumble when it mattered most in the fourth quarter during its 4-1 first-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick pointed to improved player conditioning as a must heading into next season. “I’ll start with the offseason and the work that’s required in an offseason to be in championship shape,” Redick said … [Read more...] about
Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical
The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Couldn’t Live With What They Saw’ On Mark Williams’ Physical
Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Redick, Offseason
Luka Doncic, who will become extension-eligible this summer, will have several different options available to him if he wants to sign a new deal with the Lakers. His maximum contract as of August 2 would be worth a projected $229MM over four years, but it might be more favorable for him in the long term for him to sign a three-year deal with a third-year option that would allow … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Redick, Offseason
Could the Lakers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason?
Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Unless Nico Harrison is secretly running the Bucks as well, a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is a long shot for the Lakers this offseason. The Lakers already pulled off one generational heist since the calendar flipped to 2025. Can they do it again this offseason? Speculation is already swirling about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future after the … [Read more...] about Could the Lakers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason?