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Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart signed with the Los Angeles Lakers because of Luka Dončić, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Dončić recruited Ayton, who was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers, and Smart, who was bought out by the Washington Wizards. "Luka Dončić is...

NBA legend LeBron James was interested in joining the Dallas Mavericks before he picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. James will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. The four-time MVP played with...

Just one year removed from being selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s trade value has taken a significant hit, and it’s beginning to impact how the organization navigates its offseason roster plans. According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, Knecht is no longer viewed around the league...

After finalizing a buyout with the Washington Wizards over the weekend, Marcus Smart plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers once waivers clear, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The second year of the deal will be a player option. Smart, 30, gave up roughly $6.8...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Saturday that they have requested waivers on guard Shake Milton, ending his brief tenure with the team after 30 appearances during the 2024–25 season. Milton, 27, was acquired by the Lakers in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on December 29 and went on to...

Luka Dončić recruited Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers. Year 2 of the deal is a player option. Los Angeles...

Los Angeles Lakers point-forward Luka Dončić is one of the best players in the NBA. He's a five-time All-Star who has already made five All-NBA First Teams. However, Dončić has yet to win a championship. He made the NBA Finals in 2024 with the Dallas Mavericks, who lost to the...

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world last season when Nico Harrison traded NBA superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Dončić, who wanted to spend his entire NBA career with the Mavericks, threw his phone at the wall after the trade went...

New intel has revealed if Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James wants a farewell tour in his final NBA season. James, who turns 41 in December, could retire from the NBA after next season. The basketball legend will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of...

One NBA analyst proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart. Jedd Pagaduan of ClutchPoints proposed the following trade idea between the Lakers and Wizards: Los Angeles Lakers get: Marcus Smart Washington Wizards get: Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, 2032 second-round pick Smart played for the...