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Most agents and NBA executives believe the Cleveland Cavaliers are the only team LeBron James would seriously consider joining outside of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report. James becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason for the first time since 2018. He has played for...

NBA superstar LeBron James "wanted" an extension from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report. The Lakers didn't give James an extension, so the NBA legend picked up his 2025-26 player option worth $52.6 million. James, 40, will become an unrestricted free agent next...

The Los Angeles Lakers laughed at Kawhi Leonard's uncle's audacity in 2019 meetings, according to Dan Woike, Sam Amick and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Leonard's uncle, Dennis Robertson, asked the Lakers for unlimited access to a private plane, a house and guaranteed off-court earnings from endorsements. He also wanted...

It’s never too early to start thinking about the NBA trade deadline. Teams with championship aspirations will be looking for reinforcements, and players on expiring contracts often become available if their current clubs fall out of contention. While unexpected names usually surface, here’s a look at some players who could...

Luka Dončić was devastated when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. He threw his phone at the wall and cried for hours after the trade went down. Things are different for Dončić now, though. The five-time All-Star has completely moved on from the Mavericks...

Most NBA coaches, scouts and executives expect LeBron James to be with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026-27, according to ESPN. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He turns 41 in December and becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason for the first time since 2018....

An NBA executive "would be stunned" if Miami Heat president Pat Riley traded Andrew Wiggins to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Lakers Daily. The Lakers are interested in trading for Wiggins, but the NBA executive who spoke to Lakers Daily doesn't think Riley would want to help a LeBron...

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers "stresses every single day that his goal is to win a championship," according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "He stresses every single day that his goal is to win a championship," a source close to Dončić told ESPN. "He trusts the...

The Los Angeles Lakers are open to trading for a player on a contract that extends beyond 2026, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "L.A. will open training camp with 14 players on the roster, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on expiring contracts. They can...

During an interview with Speedy Morman on 360 with Speedy, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James opened up about his NBA retirement. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He has one year left on his contract with the Lakers and turns 41 in December. "I know...