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The book is closed on LeBron James' stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Over eight years he defied the traditional constraints of aging and brought a championship to the...
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The NBA world is closely monitoring LeBron James' situation. He decided to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers but will continue his playing career next season with...
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Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his Lakers rookie contract.
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First-round draft pick Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero highlight the Lakers summer league roster.
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Skip Bayless is not buying the notion that LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers this summer in pursuit of his own happiness, as claimed by James' agent, Rich Paul...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, trading for the young center while adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton and Quentin...
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The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first significant move in the post-LeBron James era after pulling off a trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler...
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Marcus Smart agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Rockets Wednesday and it included a player option for the second season, sources told L.A...
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LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere. It's entirely possible the Lakers actually broke up with him in the form of not paying...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was among those who paid homage to LeBron James when the latter confirmed that he was going to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer after...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.
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Guard Luke Kennard, who was with the Lakers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be continuing his NBA career elsewhere. Though there was speculation that one of the all-time greats would...
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The LeBron James era is over in Los Angeles. On Tuesday morning the NBA's all-time leading scorer told the team that he was leaving in free agency. Now the franchise can...
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LeBron James is not retiring. The NBA's all-time leading scorer will play in the 2026-2027 NBA season, but it won't be for the Los Angeles Lakers according to ESPN's...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but the 41-year-old informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he will move on from the team.
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Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton is staying and Marcus Smart is poised to hit the market. Broderick Turner updates the forecast for LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and more.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Lakers are expected to get talks going with LeBron James after the Warriors have positioned themselves to sign him.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The former Dodgers general manager had it easier than Pelinka but only lasted two relatively successful seasons. Yet Pelinka must build a winner fast.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
At this stage of his career, the crystal ball is always cloudy with LeBron James. At 41, he's still an effective and dynamic player. No one has ever been as good for as...
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The Los Angeles Lakers have secured Austin Reaves with a four-year, $185 million maximum extension, keeping one of their top young stars in place. The move...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
He's no longer a quintessential underdog routinely pardoned for bad defense, injuries and tightening up in playoffs. He's a big dog now and must play the part.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
He'll sign the richest contract in NBA history for an undrafted free agent when he inks the $185-million contract.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
While much of the basketball world remains focused on the fallout from the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers made sure they grabbed a major...
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The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers has already made his thoughts on one of the NBA's best players clear. In a video that resurfaced after his selection Tuesday...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The 6-foot-5 guard out of Baylor has a 7-foot wingspan and is the type of wing the Lakers had coveted in the draft.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The move to hire Dusty May as coach caps a sweeping Dallas Mavericks reset after the wildly unpopular trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers enraged fans.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers have the 25th overall draft pick Tuesday, and Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain are possible targets.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James is reportedly in active negotiations with the Los Angeles Lakers for a new contract. He is expected return for his 24th NBA season, but it remains unclear...
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a second-round playoff exit. The team's front office is expected to make some offseason moves to bolster the...
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LeBron James will likely return for his 24th NBA season. However, it's unclear which team he'll play for. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported on Tuesday that the four-time...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Magic Johnson is an NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend who is loyal to the franchise. However, he is also known for giving credit where it is due, congratulating Josh...
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Danny Green and the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA championship continues to be one the most debated in league history. They won the title during the COVID-19 season...
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LeBron James has been playing more and more golf in the past few months. With the Los Angeles Lakers losing in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs , it has given...
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Los Angeles Rams' newest defensive star, Myles Garrett, recently chimed in on LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the latter's NBA future is up in the air this...
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NBA insider Jovan Buha recently claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to prioritize Austin Reaves over LeBron James when the two stars negotiate new contracts...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers' star is part of an investment group that buys Vanoli Cremona with intent to move the club to Rome and prepare for NBA Europe expansion.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers can learn a lot by watching what Mark Walter did his first couple of years after buying the team.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James continues to be one of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason, even at a stage of his career where most players have long since retired. Despite being...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The NBA's owners are expected to meet Thursday to approve new "anti-tanking draft reform" via a "3-2-1 lottery." It's likely to be convoluted, but...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers made their first hire as they expand their front office this offseason, selecting Rohan Ramadas to be an assistant general manager.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Mark Cuban's comments saying that Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was complicit in the trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers perhaps contributed to Kidd's...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James will be one of the top free agents this summer after he completed his two-year, $101 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it's still...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, the Dodgers problems, the Angels and more.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James' NBA future has been a hot topic for the Los Angeles Lakers following their second-round exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even his eldest...
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The Oklahoma City Thunder swept LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday. It ended what was once a promising season for the Purple and...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Skip Bayless strongly believes that LeBron James still has one more year in him, with the star forward having just completed his eighth season with the Los Angeles...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Two new assistant general managers will help in scouting and player development plus analytics, while their El Segundo training facility will get upgrades.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
General manager Rob Pelinka says of the 41-year-old star that "any team, including ours, would love to have LeBron James on their roster."
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From the Web › FOX Sports
Has LeBron James taken his final bow as an NBA superstar? Here are the odds now that the Lakers' season is over.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
LeBron James is going to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not for the NBA max, probably not even close to it, but he is going to run it back with Luka Doncic, Austin...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers were just swept out of the NBA playoffs by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. And yes, that's going to dominate the headlines. But if...
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Luka Doncic pushed back against media speculation surrounding his injury status after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the 2026 NBA playoffs by the defending...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
While everyone expects the Lakers to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 31-year-old two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA champion, it's the wrong move.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Ric Flair is not done firing shots at Luka Doncic. The WWE legend criticized the Los Angeles Lakers guard once again on Monday. The team announced on Sunday that he will...
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night for Game 4, with Oklahoma City leading the Western Conference semifinal series 3-0 and looking to...
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4...
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Luka Doncic was once again on the receiving end of a Ric Flair rant on X. The WWE legend fired another shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard on Saturday. It came after...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers are trying to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit against a talented Thunder team that has controlled the...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
What is shocking about the Thunder's win Saturday night is they steamrolled to victory over the prone body of an NBA legend.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The NBA playoffs have reached the conference semifinals, and several teams have seized commanding leads in their pursuit of the NBA Finals and basketball's ultimate...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
While the superstar guard's presence on the court doesn't mean the Lakers could upset Oklahoma City, it would give them a better idea of where they stand.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers hope home advantage can help turn the series in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as they trail 2-0 in the Western semifinals...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
JJ Redick's focus on "the task at hand" and his emphasis on a player-led culture continues to push the Lakers amid a playoff series deficit to the...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
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Patrick Everson breaks down how one bettor cashed in their chips on a potential $500k payout. That and more in this week's big bets.
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From the Web › FOX Sports
Find out how Will Hill is wagering on the NBA playoffs, including why he's backing Oklahoma City to sweep the Lakers.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.
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From the Web › The Big Lead
Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson watched the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Needless to say, the...
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From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the Lakers are not happy with the officiating as they fell behind 2-0 to the defending...
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LeBron James made history in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the first player in NBA history to play in...
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