Lakers Remain National TV Draw Despite LeBron James’ Departure

No player is bigger than the program. The Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the NBA’s premier television attractions, even after LeBron James’ offseason departure. The NBA has scheduled the Lakers for the maximum 34 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 regular season. Los Angeles joins the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs as the league’s most nationally featured teams. The schedule reinforces the Lakers’ enduring appeal and the NBA’s confidence that the franchise will continue to draw large audiences. With Luka Dončić now leading the team,…

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Bradley Beal Returns to Clippers on Two-Year, $13.2 Million Deal

The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back veteran guard Bradley Beal after agreeing to a two-year, $13.2 million contract that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Beal declined his previous $5.6 million player option earlier in free agency, allowing both sides to explore a new agreement that ultimately gives the three-time NBA All-Star a significant raise while keeping him in Los Angeles. The new deal also preserves flexibility for both Beal and the Clippers moving…

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