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Russell Westbrook looks on

Russell Westbrook has a notable snub for one of his former teams

Russell Westbrook does not appear to have much love for one of his former teams, based on a video that made the rounds on social media Saturday. Westbrook was in attendance, though not in uniform, for the Sacramento Kings’ preseason game …

LeBron James looks on

Lakers fan explains why he’s suing LeBron James over Hennessy ad

One devoted Los Angeles Lakers fan is determined to teach LeBron James a lesson, even if it means spending on attorney fees to do it. James was at the center of a polarizing advertising campaign earlier this week for the cognac brand, Hennessy. …

JJ Redick at a press conference

Lakers coach JJ Redick shares 1 change he made in the offseason

JJ Redick apparently did some soul-searching after his first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick spoke to the media on Sunday morning ahead of the team’s second preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center …

The Lakers logo at half court

Lakers’ starting 5 for the season is revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few new faces this season but apparently only one new starter. Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is expected to be the team’s fifth starter for the 2025-26 campaign, Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday. …

JJ Redick holds a microphone

Details emerge on JJ Redick’s new contract extension

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to see out the rest of the decade with JJ Redick at the helm. Redick, the Lakers head coach, recently got a new contract extension from the team. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made that announcement during a …

JJ Redick at a press conference

Lakers GM shares big news about JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers are happy with JJ Redick as their head coach and have made a commitment to him to match that sentiment. The Lakers held a preseason media session at their training facility on Thursday. During that session, Lakers GM Rob …

Charles Barkley in a suit

Charles Barkley offers LeBron James some career advice

LeBron James has deliberately created uncertainty about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, and Charles Barkley believes it is time for the four-time NBA Finals MVP to move on. James has exercised his $52.6 million player option …

The Lakers logo at half court

Report: Lakers are unlikely to extend 1 player

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently getting more picky about their long-term cap situation. The Lakers are unlikely to extend veteran forward Rui Hachimura this offseason, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported this week on his podcast. Hachimura is …

Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform

Lakers hiring figure with notable connection to Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing the red carpet treatment for Luka Doncic. The Lakers are hiring Jeremy Holsopple as their new head strength and conditioning coach, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Monday. Holsopple is a renowned figure …

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura training with a sumo wrestler

Lakers player spotted training with sumo wrestlers

One Los Angeles Lakers role player is hopping on the trend of trying out some unconventional offseason workouts. On Monday, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura went live on Instagram to share his real-time experience at what appeared to be a sumo wrestling …

Austin Reaves smirking while wearing a Lakers shirt

Expectation for Austin Reaves’ long-term future is revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers have already locked up one foundational piece in Luka Doncic, and now a second one may be up on deck. Lakers swingman Austin Reaves is expected to ultimately return to the team on a new deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The …

D'Angelo Russell warming up

D’Angelo Russell takes swipe at former team Lakers

D’Angelo Russell is clearly not too thrilled with the team that traded him away twice. The new Dallas Mavericks guard Russell appeared recently on “Time Out with Dwyane Wade.” The conversation took place live at Fanatics Fest in New …

LeBron James looks on

LeBron James sparks speculation by missing Luka Doncic’s press conference

LeBron James was notably absent from the press conference the Los Angeles Lakers held Saturday to announce Luka Doncic’s new contract. Though many of the Lakers were on hand for the event announcing Doncic’s new $165 million deal, James …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

How much longer Rob Pelinka is expected to be Lakers GM revealed

Rob Pelinka still appears to have a very nice long runway in his current position. An update emerged over the weekend about how much longer the Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is expected to remain in his post. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported during an …

Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform

Luka Doncic agrees to new contract with Lakers

Luka Doncic has officially committed long-term to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic has signed a contract extension with the Lakers. The star revealed the news himself on social media, writing that he is “excited to keep working to bring …

Daryl Morey smiling

Daryl Morey addresses his controversial comments about Lakers’ bubble title

Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey backtracked a bit on comments he made about the legitimacy of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA title in the Orlando bubble. Morey was quoted by Joe Vardon of The Athletic as saying that the …

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