Austin Reaves said he was just as surprised as the rest of the NBA when he learned the Los Angeles Lakers had acquired Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks last February in exchange for Anthony Davis. Reaves said Wednesday on the Young Man and the Three podcast that he learned about the trade while on...
Dave McMenaminSep 30, 2025, 07:26 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what Los Angeles Lakers coach...
The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2025-26 campaign with a pair of all-time NBA greats on their roster: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. It’s an unbelievable luxury to have—and also something they can’t count on having longer than just this season. Because as much as February’s megadeal for Dončić lengthened the long-term runway for...
Dave McMenaminSep 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — When LeBron James walked onto the court for the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day Monday...
LeBron James previously exercised his $52.6 million player option for this year, but he’s currently set to enter next offseason as a free agent. When asked during media day if he thought being in a contract year will have any impact on this coming season, James provided the following answer to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “It...
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was noncommittal when discussing his future in the NBA beyond the 2025-26 NBA season. “I don’t know when the end is, but I know it’s a lot sooner than later,” he said during the Lakers’ media day Monday. I’m just excited about the journey and whatever this year has...
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anton Watson and guard Nate Williams to their training camp roster, the team announced Saturday. Forward Eric Dixon and guard Tevian Jones were waived in a corresponding move. Lakers training camp begins Monday and will lead up to Friday’s preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns. This article will...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that he spent time with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and seven-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady this summer, as relayed by Dan Woike of The Athletic. McVay is the youngest hired coach in the NFL’s modern era at 30 years and 354...