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Report: Lakers will ‘most likely’ keep No. 17 pick in 2023 NBA Draft
The Lakers haven’t retained one of their own first-round picks since 2018, but that might not be the case again this year
2023 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Field settles after withdrawal deadline
With the available players now fully set, there is more clarity for the Lakers as to who they could target in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LeBron James reportedly considering retirement, uncertain about future with Lakers
After being swept out of the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James reportedly will consider all of his options this summer including the possibility of retirement.
Report: Mo Bamba available in Game 4 for Lakers
Mo Bamba missed the first three games of the Western Conference Finals, but it looks like he will return for Game 4
Rui Hachimura credits ‘different opportunity’ with Lakers for continued postseason breakout
As he continues impressing throughout the postseason, Rui Hachimura has credited his continued success on having a different opportunity with the Lakers.
2023 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Lakers with plenty of options
After Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the latest round of mock drafts show the Lakers have lots of ways they can go with their first round pick in June.
Darvin Ham reportedly considering starting Rui Hachimura for Game 2 vs. Nuggets
After a strong performance in Game 1, Rui Hachimura could be moving off the bench as Darvin Ham considers a starting lineup change ahead of Game 2 vs. Denver.
Draymond Green thinks the Lakers should put Jarred Vanderbilt on Jamal Murray
The Lakers will have to make adjustments heading into Game 2 against the Nuggets, and Draymond Green thinks Jarred Vanderbilt should return to starting lineup.
The Nuggets don’t seem too worried after narrow Game 1 win over Lakers
Despite nearly blowing Game 1 after building a 21-point lead, the Nuggets and Mike Malone don’t seem all that worried heading into Game 2.
Rui Hachimura thinks it’ll be a “big” series for him against Nuggets
After a strong performance in Game 1, Rui Hachimura is ready for a "big" role in the Western Conference Finals vs. Denver.
Lakers reportedly worried they may “lose” D’Angelo Russell if removed from starting lineup
After being benched in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Nuggets, the Lakers have many things to consider if they are looking to move him out of the starting lineup.
Mike Malone says Nuggets played D’Angelo Russell off the floor in Game 1
D’Angelo Russell struggled in Game 1, something Nuggets head coach Mike Malone was pleased about postgame.
Jamal Murray (non-COVID illness) will play in Game 1
The Nuggets listed Jamal Murray as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, but he will play vs. the Lakers.
Nuggets coming in as betting favorites over Lakers in Western Conference Finals
While the Lakers have come up with a pair of upsets to get into the Western Conference Finals, they’ll have to do it a third time to make the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Everyone is once again picking the Lakers to lose series vs. Nuggets
As was the case in the previous two rounds, the Lakers are once again rather unanimously the underdogs against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.
Lakers still far from betting favorites to win NBA title
Despite winning back-to-back series and dethroning the defending champions, the Lakers are still pretty distant underdogs when it comes to betting odds for the NBA champion.
Darvin Ham knows there is only one way to stop Nikola Jokic: By kidnapping him
Darvin Ham was asked for his thoughts on the Lakers vs. Nuggets Western Conference Finals and how his team can stop Nikola Jokic, and he gave a pretty honest answer about what their best option might be.
Even Austin Reaves can’t believe how much money he’s rumored to be getting in free agency
As one of the top players on a Lakers team in the Western Conference Finals, Austin Reaves is set for a payday this summer not even he can believe.
Even the Lakers wanted to prove the Tik Tok corgi wrong
The Lakers not only eliminated the Warriors with Friday’s Game 6 win, they defeated the viral social media corgi as well.
Dennis Schröder to start for Lakers in place of Jarred Vanderbilt in Game 6 vs. Warriors
Ahead of Game 6 of the second round against the Warriors, the Lakers are making a starting lineup change by inserting Dennis Schroder in Jarred Vanderbilt’s place.
The Warriors are really pushing this flopping narrative about the Lakers
JaMychal Green is the latest to chime in for the Warriors, as they continue to push the narrative that the Lakers are flopping.