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Why the Lakers should finally prioritize continuity this offseason
While there are several paths the Lakers can take this summer, embracing a more traditional roster building approach may be their best option.
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Report: Lakers have softened Austin Reaves free agent market with willingness to match any offer
By showing their cards so publicly in recent weeks and months, the Lakers may have actually helped themselves in retaining Austin Reaves this offseason.
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Referee Eric Lewis will not work NBA Finals as league investigates possible burner Twitter account
NBA referees are not allowed to discuss officiating matters publicly, meaning Eric Lewis could face further discipline beyond sitting out the NBA Finals if allegations that he had a Twitter burner account prove true.
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Lakers have reportedly been given ‘clear goal’ to avoid second tax apron
With new CBA changes ahead, the Lakers are focused on not limiting themselves moving forward and crossing the second tax apron this offseason.
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Non Lakers Game Thread: The Conference Finals and The NBA Finals
Will the seeding matter in the NBA Finals if the talent is pretty even?
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Tracker: Everyone we know the Lakers have looked at in the 2023 NBA Draft
With a first and second round pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers are casting their typically wide net on prospects in pre-draft workouts.
Season Review: Cole Swider
Cole Swider got very little run with the main squad, but played well in the G-League. Should the Lakers run it back with Swider?
Lakers set to play Victor Wembanyama in California Classic
The field and schedule for the annual California Classic Summer League event were revealed on Wednesday with the Lakers set to play the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama.
Report: Lakers ‘prefer’ to use D’Angelo Russell in sign-and-trade this offseason
After a disappointing end to the season with the Lakers, D’Angelo Russell could be used as trade bait this offseason.
Building Through the Playoffs: Takeaways from the Lakers’ Western Conference Finals exit
Despite failing to reach their ultimate goal, the Lakers rode a months-old roster farther than most thought was possible. Now, they need to double-down on what worked, while letting go of what didn’t.
Season Review: Shaq Harrison
Signed on the final day of the regular season, Shaq Harrison didn’t have much of a role on the Lakers this season, but can that change moving forward?
Season Review: Tristan Thompson
While his time with the Lakers was short, Tristan Thompson made an impact on the Lakers and a strong case for returning next season.
What happens to the Lakers cap space if LeBron James retires?
With much discussion about LeBron James’ future, what would the Lakers cap space look like if he did retire?
Other NBA executives don’t believe LeBron James will actually retire
If LeBron James was bluffing about retirement, he hasn’t fooled many people around the league with NBA executives expecting him back with the Lakers next season.
Mavericks have ‘no interest’ in Kyrie Irving sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell
All signs are pointing towards us being able to shut the door on Kyrie Irving heading to the Lakers, or at least doing so in any sort of sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell.
LeBron James weighs in on NBA investigation into referee Eric Lewis
LeBron James has questions about the alleged Twitter burner account controversy involving NBA referee Eric Lewis. We did our best to find some answers for the Lakers star.
LeBron James unlikely to retire, but reportedly may need surgery that could ‘sideline him for two months’
It sounds like LeBron James should be ready for Lakers training camp in the fall, even if he does get surgery on the torn tendon in his foot.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Western Conference Finals Schedule
The Lakers are officially headed to the Western Conference Finals to face the Denver Nuggets, and the NBA has announced the dates and TV channels the games will be on.
Report: Lakers will not offer D’Angelo Russell max contract extension
Not even D’Angelo Russell probably thought he was getting the max from the Lakers after the Western Conference Finals, but now we basically know that it’s not happening for sure.
Reacts: Lakers fans calling LeBron James’ retirement bluff
While LeBron James may be considering retirement, Lakers fans aren’t buying it as a realistic claim.
Rumors Roundup: Latest on Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schröder’s free agency
The Lakers have a busy summer awaiting them with a number of free agents, restricted and unrestricted, to make decisions on.
Here’s how much money Rui Hachimura reportedly wants in free agency
Rui Hachimura is set for a big payday this summer, and the Lakers look ready to be the ones that give it to him.
LeBron James’ foot is set to be re-evaluated soon. What are the potential next steps?
Let’s take a closer look at the medical process that Lakers star LeBron James is about to go through with his foot.
Max Christie says he plans to play for Lakers in Summer League
The Lakers first round draft pick from 2022, Max Christie is ready to head into the offseason looking to improve, including taking part in Summer League.
D’Angelo Russell calls season ‘complete success,’ wants to return to Lakers
While it ended on a sour note, D’Angelo Russell called his season a successful one with the Lakers after helping the Lakers to a deep playoff run, something he hopes to repeat in the future.
How much cap space will the Lakers have this summer?
We will be keeping track of the salary cap situation for the Lakers as it updates, and how much usable space the team will have.
What draft picks do the Lakers still have available?
Win-now moves have largely sapped the Lakers of draft capital right now, but when will the team have picks again in the future?
LeBron James confirms he will get MRI on foot now that season is over
LeBron James will get his torn foot tendon reevaluated now that the Lakers are done in the NBA playoffs.
What does the offseason hold for the Lakers and LeBron James?
It didn’t take long for the Lakers offseason to take center stage with LeBron James’ comments about retirement sparking plenty of questions.
Tristan Thompson says he loves what Lakers are building, wants to return next season
A surprise contributor in the final game of the Lakers season, Tristan Thompson wants to return to a franchise he has belief in what they’re building for the future.
Austin Reaves reiterates he wants to remain with Lakers: ‘This feels like home’
Set for a huge pay day in free agency, Austin Reaves once again made it clear he wants to remain with the Lakers moving forward.
Rob Pelinka says Lakers intend to ‘keep young core together’
After using its newfound depth to make a run to the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers and Rob Pelinka appear set on keeping their young core moving forward.
Report: Rockets interested in signing Austin Reaves in free agency
Austin Reaves’ free agency this summer likely won’t be a complicated one as some team, potentially the Houston Rockets, will extend him an offer sheet the Lakers will assuredly match.