Dave McMenaminOct 11, 2025, 05:33 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,…
Dave McMenaminOct 9, 2025, 05:23 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,…
Dave McMenaminOct 7, 2025, 07:55 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 had NBA fans on edge this week when he teased the "Second Decision," but those within the Los Angeles Lakers organization weren't panicking. Amid retirement speculation, head coach J.J. Redick said he and…
LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James had another "decision" to announce. Turns out, it was an ad.The Los Angeles Lakers star teased that he would have something to say Tuesday. The "decision" reference is a nod…
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,"…