The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Monday. Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, joins a Lakers roster featuring Luka Dončić—taken third in the same draft—and LeBron James,...

After NBA legend LeBron James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, issued a very cryptic statement to Shams Charania of ESPN. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul said. "He knows the Lakers are building for the...

According to NBA insider Grant Afseth, the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors are expected to be in the mix for Bradley Beal if the veteran guard finalizes a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns. Both teams are considered strong landing spots should Beal hit unrestricted free agency in...

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz have pulled off a blockbuster trade. The Clippers are getting John Collins from the Jazz, the Heat are getting Norman Powell from the Clippers and the Jazz are getting Kevin Love and Kyle...

The Phoenix Suns acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in 2023, creating a "Big 3" of Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Many people around the NBA thought the Suns would be a title contender. However, Phoenix was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the...

If LeBron James requests a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, one NBA writer proposed that the Golden State Warriors trade for the future Hall of Famer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Warriors and Lakers: Warriors get: LeBron James Lakers get: Jimmy Butler, Quinten Post...

Devin Booker has spent his entire NBA career with the Phoenix Suns and their partnership is expected to continue. According to NBA insider Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Booker is expected to sign a two-year, $150 million extension with the Suns, who missed the playoffs last season despite having...

The Phoenix Suns have officially traded NBA legend Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. It's a seven-team deal that involves the Suns, Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.  One of the best players in NBA history, Durant took to social media after...

Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul may retire from the NBA after next season. Paul, 40, played for the San Antonio Spurs last season. He's not expected to return to the Spurs and remains a free agent. When asked how much longer he plans to play in the NBA, Paul...

According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton were "motivated" to play together on the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man and Dončić share the...