The Los Angeles Lakers opened preseason with a 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, California's Acrisure Arena on Friday.L.A., which played this one without superstars Luka Dončić (rest) and LeBron James (nerve…
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…
Dave McMenaminSep 30, 2025, 07:26 PM ETCloseLakers 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,…
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…
Dave McMenaminSep 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ETCloseLakers 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,…
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…
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,"…
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…
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…