Source: Lonzo Ball to Work Out for Lakers June 7th

Former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball is expected to work out for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 7, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Ball also is expected to meet with the Lakers’ coaching staff and front-office personnel. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Options, Qualifying Offers Due Before July 2017

Basketball Insiders cap expert Eric Pincus lists all player, team and qualifying options for the 2017 offseason.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson: Ingram Only Untouchable on Lakers

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ new management eyes dramatic change to revive an illustrious franchise that has fallen to historic lows, there’s only one player on the roster that Earvin “Magic” Johnson considers untouchable: forward Brandon Ingram. “I would say probably the only player that we would say, hey, we would probably not move is […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Considering De’Aaron Fox at No. 2?

Word out of LA is Lonzo Ball is heavy favorite at #2, but will take a long hard look at De’Aaron Fox too. Hoping for a head to head workout. Source: Johnathan Givony of Draft Express on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics, Lakers Land Top Two Picks in Draft

The NBA’s two most storied franchises were big winners on Tuesday night, as the Boston Celtics won the NBA draft lottery and the top overall pick, with the Los Angeles Lakers landing the second pick. Less than 24 hours after outlasting the Washington Wizards in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Lonzo Ball Might Only Workout With Lakers

Lonzo Ball is undecided on whether he’ll work out for teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers, a source close to Ball tells ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “We will make that decision closer to June,” the source said. The source added that it’s been “clear from the start our desired destination is Los Angeles.” Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson: LaVar Ball Won’t Effect Lonzo’s Draft Stock

New Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson says LaVar Ball and his provocative personality won’t influence whether Johnson drafts former UCLA star Lonzo Ball. “No effect at all,” Johnson told ESPN at the NBA combine. “I think what you’re drafting is the son and not the father. I think that you also are gauging and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Projecting 2017 Cap Space, Pre-Lottery

Eric Pincus breaks down pre-lottery 2017 cap space for all 30 NBA teams.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Deng Has Surgery; Should Return By Start of Camp

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his right pectoral muscle. Deng is expected to make a full recovery by the start of the 2017-18 training camp. Source: NBA.com/Lakers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021