Lakers' $33M veteran with Finals experience forcing LA's hand in inevitable trade deadline move originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Wherever LeBron James goes, the spotlight is always on him. There is no doubt that James has cemented his place as one of the greatest players ever to play the game of basketball.

Lakers eye major upgrades as trade rumors link them to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top targets in their title pursuit.

The Los Angeles Lakers sit near the top of the Western Conference standings, but the record does not hide what has become a clear problem. Their defense has not matched their offensive talent or their championship expectations.

The 2025-26 NBA season marks LeBron James’ eighth campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Believe it or not, this is the longest LeBron James has played for an organization in a single stint, as the 4x NBA champion is nearing retirement.

Bruce Brown explained that a three-year, $50 million contract with Los Angeles was nearly finalized after the Nuggets' championship season.

Former NBA Champion reveals he nearly signed with the Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Other than George Mikan, Vern Mikkelsen was one of the most important figures during the Lakers' dynasty of the late 1940s and early 1950s. A 6-foot-7 power forward, he was the No. 11 pick in the 1949 draft, and in 10 NBA seasons, all of which were spent with the Lakers, he made the All-Star team six times.

NBA Finals basketballs signed by Los Angeles Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal sold in a Sotheby's auction.