Luka Doncic’s Recruiting Calms Lakers’ Contract Concerns

Luka Doncic’s recruiting efforts to help bring in prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has dispelled some of the fears about the superstar’s future with the Purple and Gold, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “External fretting about Doncic committing his long-term future to the Lakers, meanwhile, has dissipated considerably thanks to the contributions […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2025
Lakers Waive Shake Milton, Jordan Goodwin To Save Cap Space For Marcus Smart Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin to clear $4.2 million in cap space for the arrival of Marcus Smart. Milton’s $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season was set to become fully guaranteed on Sunday had the Purple and Gold kept him on the roster. Lakers Are Now $3.9 Million Under […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2025
Marcus Smart Expected To Join Lakers After Wizards Buyout

Veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing a buyout with the Washington Wizards. League Insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line was first to report. The contract is reportedly worth $11 million over two years with the second year being a player option. Smart played 34 games last season, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jul 2025
LeBron James Reportedly Wants ‘Farewell Tour’ Before Retirement

The NBA will receive an advance notice before Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James retires because the 21-time All-Star wants to end his playing career with a “farewell tour,” according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. LeBron James Wants All Of The Glitz And The Glam Fedor said that he spoke with James when he traveled with […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
LeBron James Expected To Attend Lakers Training Camp

Despite multiple NBA teams circling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, it doesn’t appear that the future Hall of Famer will be going anywhere before the start of the 2025-26 season. Lakers Anticipate LeBron James At Training Camp Per The Athletic’s Dan Woike and Joe Vardon, league sources said, “Amid the constant speculation recently about […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Expected To Sign Three-Year, $165M Extension

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic could reportedly sign a three-year, $165 million contract extension next month, according to NBA insider Jovan Buha. Luka Doncic May Prefer To Sign The Shorter-Term Extension Doncic, 26, is the new franchise superstar who the Lakers acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in February. The five-time All-Star is not a […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025
LeBron James Feels Lakers Are More Focused On Future Than Competing For Title

LeBron James is reportedly under the impression that the Los Angeles Lakers “are more in a futuristic mindset” instead of a win-now mode, refusing to make the necessary moves to compete for a championship next season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “He feels clearly that the Lakers are more in a futuristic mindset,” Charania said […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2025
Lakers Rumors: ‘Hard To See’ Bronny James In L.A. If LeBron Departs

If LeBron James leaves the Los Angeles Lakers via trade or contract buyout, there’s a good chance that his son Bronny will not be back with the purple and gold in the future. “[Bronny] James has a fully guaranteed deal this year, but after that, everything is up in the air,” The Athletic’s John Hollinger […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2025
LeBron James, Lakers Relationship Not In ‘Best Place’ Amid Contract Buyout Rumors

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season last month, but rumors continue to mount concerning the four-time MVP’s future with the purple and gold. LeBron James, Lakers Relationship Appears Strained During an episode of Buha’s Block, Lakers insider Jovan Buha held a Q&A and dropped a […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jul 2025