"I don't believe they need anything else" - Perkins explains why the Lakers are a legitimate title contender with an engaged Luka originally appeared on Basketball Network.

As The Athletic's Dan Woike observed, Dončić is on a U.S. tour for Jordan Brand which happens to finish in Los Angeles, a visit that coincides with the first date in which he's eligible to sign an extension. This extension, which would officially keep him out of free agency next summer, could be up to a four-year, $229 million extension.

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their first full season with Luka Doncic leading the way as their franchise player. After pulling off the massive blockbuster move in the middle of last season,

Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick Reveals What Bronny James Must Improve To Level His Game Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Aside from LeBron James' future and Luka Doncic's contract extension, one of the biggest offseason questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what role Bronny James will play in 2025. There's no question the 20-year-old guard experienced a steep learning curve during his rookie season,

"The biggest thing for Bronny is that he has to get in elite shape," Redick said via ESPN. "That's the barrier of entry for him right now. And if he does that, I think he's got a chance to be a really fantastic player in the NBA .

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA title in the bubble at Disney World, people have debated where it stands in the hierarchy of recent NBA championships.

Well, those fans who won't give the Lakers credit could be backed up by an NBA executive. Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, told the Athletic that people around the league privately agree the championship isn't genuine.

Five years ago LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA title in the wildest of circumstances as the league held all of the playoffs in what is

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the 2025-26 NBA season with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way. Gone are the days of James being the franchise player for the team. Doncic has taken that role over for the Lakers already after being acquired before the trade deadline last year.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' agent speaks on trade talks, a major trade idea is seen, and Luka Doncic drops a hint regarding a contract extension.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently created quite a stir in the NBA community with his contract decision. Following an early playoff exit, questions arose about James’ future. James has opted into his $52.