Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Hasn’t Thought About Player Option
Dorian Finney-Smith was essential in helping turn around the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. While the Luka Doncic trade -- for good reason -- was the headliner, the Lakers saw their defense go from one of the worst…
Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Respected JJ Redick’s Decision To Bench Him In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
Jaxson Hayes was thrust into the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup following the Luka Doncic trade that shipped Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Hayes had been serving a valuable role off the bench as one of the Lakers' center…
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Named 2024-25 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion
The NBA announced Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will be awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, named after the legendary Los Angeles Lakers center who spent decades working toward social justice reform.…
This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West Bring First NBA Championship To Los Angeles
For years and years in the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers would come up just short in winning an NBA championship...
Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ & Expected To Sign Extension This Summer
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the blockbuster of all blockbuster trades earlier this season as they acquired superstar guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. The deal not only changed the Lakers' fortunes this season, but set them up…
Lakers Rumors: ‘Rumblings’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Be Interested In Trade To L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to need to make moves this offseason in order to build a contender around Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The 2025 NBA Playoffs showed just how far away they are from that,…
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Finishes Sixth In NBA Executive Of The Year Voting
Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka has come under a lot of scrutiny over the years for some of the moves he's made. This season, however, there is little debate that he pulled off…
Rui Hachimura Feels Lakers Need To Add Size & Rebounding
Rui Hachimura turned in his best overall campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, becoming a reliable 3-point shooter and showing an increased sense of urgency on the glass. Hachimura was leaned on as one of the…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Finishes Sixth In NBA Coach Of The Year Voting
Coming into this season, arguably the biggest question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was how new head coach JJ Redick would perform. A big deal was made about the fact that Redick had never been a head coach at any…
Lakers News: LeBron James Jokes About Anthony Davis Trade
It's hard to bet against LeBron James in the playoffs, but even the superstar had trouble trying to uplift the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James turned back the clock on both ends of…
