HERMOSA BEACH — It was appropriate that Dalton Knecht’s meet-and-greet as part of his partnership with El Pollo Loco happened when it did. Because it was exactly a year ago to the date from last Thursday that the Lakers used the No. 17 pick in last year’s NBA draft to select Knecht. So as Knecht, wearing a salmon colored Gallery Dept. zip-up hoodie over a plain black t-shirt … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Dalton Knecht reflects on rookie season, goals for summer league
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Rich Paul: ‘No Trade Talks’ Have Taken Place Between LeBron James & Lakers
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
In Memphis and, briefly in Sacramento, LaRavia flashed the kind of potential that some evaluators coveted at a low price tag this free-agent cycle. “Everyone can use a player like him,” one Western Conference executive told The Athletic. Another executive praised LaRavia’s toughness, his shooting and promising skills as a playmaker off the dribble. … [Read more...] about
LeBron James, Lakers Reaching ‘Moment Of Truth’
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are reaching a "moment of truth" in their relationship this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "LeBron James understands the Lakers are prioritizing the future...that really centers around Luka Doncic. And, he knows, they're going to go younger at different points. They are really prioritizing two-year contracts," said … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Lakers Reaching ‘Moment Of Truth’
Lakers Rumors: DFS, Ayton, LeBron, Wiggins, LaRavia
After Dorian Finney-Smith turned down his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season, the Lakers offered him a new contract, but it only covered two seasons, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The veteran forward instead agreed to a four-year, $53MM deal with Houston. As Woike explains, the Lakers want to maintain as much future cap flexibility as they can in order to be … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: DFS, Ayton, LeBron, Wiggins, LaRavia