The Lakers promised Luka ‘summer of ’26’; here’s whether they can actually deliver

When Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles 16 months ago, the Lakers made him a promise. "Ever since the trade, they've always told us: 'summer of '26. We'll show you…

James Kingsley

Report: LeBron ‘likely’ returning to Lakers; Kevin Love could be joining him too

The clearest signal yet that LeBron James is staying in Los Angeles arrived Wednesday morning, and it came with a surprise twist. During ESPN's "NBA Today," veteran NBA insider Marc…

James Kingsley

LeBron’s ex-teammate says people ‘don’t know’ how hard he works: ‘It’s absurd’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history, and his work ethic has helped him play 23 seasons in the best basketball league…

Peter Dewey

NBA source hints LeBron-Warriors dynamic has changed since 5-6 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has battled with the Golden State Warriors for a major chunk of his NBA career, facing them four times in the NBA Finals during…

Peter Dewey

Theo Pinson implies it isn’t LeBron’s fault how long it took him to be NBA’s No. 1 guy

During a recent podcast, former NBA player Theo Pinson appeared to imply that it was not LeBron James’ fault that he didn’t win a title super early in his NBA…

Peter Dewey

Kobe claimed he was best 1-on-1 player in NBA at 18 years old, says ex-teammate

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA, and he had the mentality that he could dominate as a one-on-one…

Peter Dewey

NBA exec says Lakers appear ‘laser focused’ on fixing major roster flaw

The Los Angeles Lakers seem “laser focused” on landing a big man in the offseason, according to a Western Conference executive. The exec said that L.A. simply can't "can't compete"…

Peter Dewey

Nick Van Exel hates posers who preach Mamba Mentality but ‘don’t work like that’

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's work ethic and approach to the game of basketball have become core to his legacy, and players often try to adopt his "Mamba Mentality."…

Sam Leweck

LeBron on people throwing ‘stones’ at his family: ‘I’m not letting that s–t slide’

The celebrity status of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has brought his family into the public eye at times during his NBA career, and now that his son Bronny…

Sam Leweck

NBA exec says Lakers have ‘painful’ situation waiting for them this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the more interesting teams in the NBA as free agency approaches this summer, as a significant portion of their roster could hit the…

Sam Leweck