Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes Deandre Ayton Is ‘Starting-Caliber Center’
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been open about the franchise's desire to add a big man after the team was dominated in the paint by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff…
Lakers Rumors: Assistant Coach Scott Brooks Pushed For Deandre Ayton Signing
Without a doubt the biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was signing center Deandre Ayton. There was no questioning this team's need for a center and Ayton fits the bill as a big, athletic center who can…
Lakers Rumors: Jaxson Hayes Waived No-Trade Clause On New Contract
Following the the trade for Luka Doncic which sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with Jaxson Hayes as the only center on the roster. Hayes stepped up as best he could and had…
Lakers Rumors: Adou Thiero Contract Details
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired rookie forward Adou Thiero, the No. 36 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as part of the first ever seven-team trade in league history. The Lakers made two trades on Day 2 of…
Lakers Rumors: Interest In Malcolm Brogdon
With free agency now a week old, there remains some intriguing options available for the Los Angeles Lakers to improve their roster. Bringing in another guard who can fit next to Luka Doncic is a real possibility and one of…
Lakers Acquire Adou Thiero As Part Of Record-Breaking Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired the rights to Adou Thiero, the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as part of a record-breaking seven-team trade that also involved the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State…
Lakers Rumors: Team Believes In Maxi Kleber As Stretch-5
The center position has been a major topic of discussion for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout this offseason. The team has agreed to bring in Deandre Ayton on a two-year deal while also re-signing Jaxson Hayes to a one-year contract.…
Why Luka Doncic Is Excited About Teaming With Deandre Ayton On Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers' goal in acquiring a center was for it to be one who would pair well with superstar guard Luka Doncic. While the guard can make anyone look good, he has usually worked best with an athletic,…
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel Names D’Angelo Russell Lakers Game-Winner As Favorite Summer League Memory
The time for Summer League is here as fans will get their first looks at a number of rookies selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Los Angeles Lakers will get started at the California Classic, but the Las Vegas…
Lakers Rumors: Internal Belief That Coaching Staff Can Make Deandre Ayton Signing Work
The biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers have made so far in free agency this summer is signing big man Deandre Ayton. The team's need for a center was well known and the former No. 1 pick shockingly became available…
