Blazers Make Donovan Clingan Off Limits In Trade Talks, Intend To Keep Jrue Holiday

NFL teams shoot their shot with free agent LeBron James after Lakers exit

LeBron James is leaving the Lakers and becoming a free agent. A couple of NFL teams (jokingly) made overtures for the 41-year-old's services.

How much can your NBA team pay LeBron James next season? Complete cap salary guide with The King on the move

LeBron is leaving Los Angeles and, in theory, all 29 other NBA teams have a shot

LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. Every team and every league, it would seem, wants LeBron James. The waiting-for-LeBron game is on, with the entire basketball universe — and, evidently, the political, entertainment, football, hockey and golf universes as well — waiting to hear what the greatest scorer in NBA history will decide about the 2026-27 season.

Jaylen Brown To Cavaliers With LeBron James Following Concept Floated By Brian Windhorst

On ESPN's free agency special, Brian Windhorst floated the possibility of the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for Jaylen Brown and then signing LeBron James in free agency. Windhorst has suggested that James' free agency decision could be influenced by the types of moves his suitors make this offseason. The Boston Celtics have been engaged in trade talks involving Brown and could have interest in a trade with the Cavaliers for Evan Mobley. The Celtics would like to add more size to their team and Mobley would give them an All-NBA caliber player back in return for Brown. That's the type of move you're going to do to get LeBron James' attention, said Windhorst.

What are the Lakers’ needs and who are they targeting for roster makeover?

The Lakers are under a full-on roster reconstruction.

Jalen Duren Reportedly Schedules Second Meeting With Lakers After ‘Productive’ First Call

At the start of free agency on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers’ focus was on young restricted free agent big men as they reportedly met with both Walker Kessler in person and Jalen Duren on a call. It remains to be seen if they can get either to leave their current teams, but according to []

NBA Free Agency Rumors, News: Latest on LeBron James, Russell Westbrook to Miami?

There have been a few signings as well.

NBA free agency: The most notable July 4 transactions in league history as teams wait on LeBron James

One very significant historical NBA signing was announced July 4.

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 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

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

After a rollercoaster eight-year tenure, LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. An NBA insider revealed why.

The LeBron Whiteboard Equation has Only One Solution

From the moment LeBron James confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, the entire NBA ecosystem lost its collective mind. This is what happens when the league’s all-time leading scorer, even at this stage of his career, suddenly becomes available. It doesn’t matter that he is no longer 28-year-old LeBron. It []

Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson should stabilize ESPN’s NBA booth

After years of instability, ESPN’s lead NBA booth should feature Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson for the foreseeable future. For 15 years, NBA fans grew accustomed to hearing Breen call the biggest games alongside Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson. But since letting Van Gundy and Jackson go in a cost-cutting move during

Do The Los Angeles Lakers And LeBron James Need Each Other More Than Ever?

As contract talks continue, both LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have strong reasons to stay together, making a quick agreement important for the franchise's future.

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 []