Category: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Linked to Domantas Sabonis as Kings Reportedly Prepare for Major Changes

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers could have an opportunity to pursue one of the NBA’s premier big men this offseason. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, rival executives around the league expect the Sacramento Kings to make three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis available in trade discussions as the franchise evaluates its future following a disappointing season. For the Lakers, the possibility is intriguing. Since acquiring Luka Dončić, Los Angeles has been searching for the right frontcourt partner to maximize the superstar guard’s playmaking abilities. Sabonis, one of the league’s most skilled passing…

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Lakers Name Yao Williams II Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to reshape their organization, this time with a significant addition on the business side of the franchise. The Lakers have officially named Yao Williams II as the organization’s new Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships, further strengthening the team’s executive leadership group as it looks to expand its worldwide reach and commercial footprint. In his new role, Williams will be responsible for leading the Lakers’ global partnership strategy, overseeing corporate sponsorships, brand collaborations, and business development initiatives designed to grow the franchise’s presence both…

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Report: Warriors Expected To Pursue LeBron James; Steph Curry Reportedly Set To Help Recruit Him To Golden State

Brandon King

Could one of the NBA’s most talked-about pairings finally become reality? According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Golden State Warriors are preparing to pursue LeBron James this offseason, with Stephen Curry expected to play a direct role in recruiting the future Hall of Famer. The fact that Curry is reportedly ready to recruit LeBron to the Bay Area seemingly flies in the face of comments he made just a few years ago when Curry seemed dismissive of playing with the 4-time MVP. Per Siegel, league sources indicate Golden State…

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Lakers are prioritising resigning Austin Reaves over LeBron James

Brandon King

The Lakers, like every other NBA team, have roster questions they must address in the offseason. Two of the more pressing concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers are Austin Reaves and LeBron James and their potential future with the team.  James is a free agent and Reeves has a $14,898,786 player option for the last year of a 4-year, $53,827,872 deal.  Although the team has indicated they would like to have both players back in the fold, according to NBA reporter who covers the Lakers, Jovan Buha. “If it comes…

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REPORT: Lakers Add Rohan Ramadas to Front Office as Assistant GM Under Rob Pelinka

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to reshape their front office, hiring former New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, according to league sources. The move comes as the organization has been actively interviewing candidates to strengthen its basketball operations department following a period of increased scrutiny on roster construction and long-term planning. Ramadas brings a background in analytics, strategy, and organizational operations from his time with the Pelicans, where he was part of…

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Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James should have statue as a Laker

Brandon King

After their brief schism several months back after he had the temerity to offer righteous criticism of LeBron James, Kendrick Perkins has been back to towing the Klutch Sports line.  In his sermon from the Gospel of LeBron, Perkins asserted that James is well deserving of a statue outside of the Center formerly known as Staples.  Appearing on the Road Trippin podcast the subject came up and co-host Channing Frye said he did not believe that James should, offer his take, saying no. I’m not saying he shouldn’t deserve one,…

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Stephen A. Smith Questions Lakers’ Relationship With LeBron James

Brandon King

The conversation surrounding LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took another interesting turn following comments from Stephen A. Smith that quickly made waves across the basketball world. During a recent appearance shared by NBA Courtside, Smith suggested there may be deeper issues brewing between the Lakers organization, LeBron, and Klutch Sports. “Have the Lakers taken LeBron for granted? Sure. Do they deep down like him or Klutch? I don’t think so.” Klutch Sports, the agency founded by Rich Paul, has long maintained a powerful connection with the Lakers through…

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LeBron James felt slighted by Lakers for not getting game ball

Brandon King

March 31, 2026 was a day of milestones for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lake Show defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-112 for their , at the time, 16th win in their last 18 contests.  In the game, Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura topped 15,000 and 5,000 career points, respectively while head coach JJ R edick notched his 100th win as an NBA head coach. That same matchup also marked the 1,229th combined victory ( both regular and post season) of LeBron James illustrious career.  Redick acknowledged the achievements in post…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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Kendrick Perkins says if Lakers beat Rockets in playoffs, the GOAT debate is settled

Brandon King

For the past decade, the propaganda arm of Klutch Sports, aka, the LeMedia has been on a jihad to shoehorn LeBron James into the GOAT debate.  This coordinated, pernicious misinformation campaign that sees facts and operating with scruples as minor inconveniences , as they regularly employ lies and assaulting the legacies of past players and eras on which they have constructed their castle of lies.  Longtime LeMedia acolyte Kendrick Perkins once again towing the company line, said on a recent episode of First Take that should LeBron James and the…

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