Adou Thiero shows progress while leading Lakers to Vegas Summer League win over Thunder

Adou Thiero Feels Game Slowing Down For Him After Breakout Summer League Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League slate on a high note, cruising to an easy victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a stellar performance from Adou Thiero. The second-year forward filled up the statsheet with 20 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks on 8-of-14 []

Adou Thiero turned his promise into production against Thunder in Summer League

Adou Thiero was brilliant in his Las Vegas Summer League debut for the Lakers.

Lakers are signing a three-time NBA champion

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to beef up their frontcourt, this time by adding a three-time NBA champion.

Lakers’ Arthur Kaluma erupts for 34 points in breakout Summer League performance

LAS VEGAS — The door opened for Arthur Kaluma to show his worth for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League on Saturday night. He did so in a big way. Kaluma had 34 points and five rebounds during the Lakers’ 91-70 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas Mack Center. He was 11 for []

2026 LeBron James Next Team Odds: The King Ready To Work For Minimum To Get On The Right Team

LeBron James next team odds show Lakers favored, but Warriors 'Big Four' rumors are driving a major Kalshi market surge as The King announces plans.

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed decision -- the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami -- James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over and that he'll play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. James has made clear many times in recent years that more championships are his motivation, which means it's almost certain he'l

LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’

LeBron James plans to leave the Lakers after spending the last eight seasons of his glittering career in Los Angeles, where he won his fourth NBA championship

LeBron James Tells Lakers He'll Sign Elsewhere In Free Agency

LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career next season but has ruled out signing with the team and will play elsewhere. James has been strongly linked with joining the Golden State Warriors. James first joined the Lakers in 2018 and led the franchise to the NBA championship in 2020. The most successful subsequent season the Lakers had was in 2023 when they reached the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers clearly pivoted towards Luka Doncic following their acquisition of him from the Dallas Mavericks in 2025. After the Lakers decided not to offer James a new contract in 2025, a split between the sides appeared to be an inevitability. But James eventually settled in as the third option on the Lakers behind Doncic and Austin Reaves with a new deal considered a strong possibility. The Lakers and James never met this offseason and an offer was never extended.

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

NBA Rumors: Lakers Open To Trading No. 25 Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly open to trading their No. 25 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as they continue searching for frontcourt help and roster upgrades.

LeBron James Announces Plans to Leave Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end after eight seasons. James, 41, and his agent, Rich Paul, have informed the franchise that they will be moving on, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Tuesday, June 30. “Lakers president Rob Pelinka and Rich Paul spoke a short time ago []

LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, Setting Off the NBA’s Biggest Free-Agent Chase

LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30 that he will play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season, ending an eight-year partnership that produced one championship. With the Golden State Warriors leading the pursuit and the moratorium lifting Sunday, the most consequential free agency decision in the league belongs to a 41-year-old who still has something left to prove.

Lakers fill need at backup center, sign three-time champ Kevon Looney

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with Kevon Looney. Here are the details.

NBA Summer League takeaways: Caleb Wilson, Yaxel Lendeborg shine; Keaton Wagler struggles

The first two days of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas are in the books

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency. Other NBA insiders echoed that news. CNN has reached out to James’ representation for comment. []...Click to read more