Russell Westbrook Expected To Attend Minicamps

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to attend any players-only minicamps before official training camps commence at the end of September. After a tumultuous offseason, the 2017 MVP remains on the roster, making it less likely he'll be moved as each day passes. The 33-year-old averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and […]

Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 1

The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]

Fantasy Impact: The Donovan Mitchell Trade

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, it was only a matter of time before the team ended up trading Donovan Mitchell as well. There was no way the Jazz could justify holding Mitchell, because the team would have been a fringe playoff team with no viable path to improving. So, they traded Mitchell on […]

Lakers Showing Interest In Cam Reddish

New York Knicks guard Cam Reddish might not be with the team for much longer. The organization appears to be seeking a trade partner for Reddish this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Reddish. This isn't the first time that we've heard the Lakers are interested in Reddish. The 23-year-old still […]

Russell Westbrook Would Have Meaningful Role If Not Dealt

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook could be traded ahead of the 2022-23 season. The team recently acquired Patrick Beverley from Utah, fueling further speculation about Westbrook's future in L.A. However, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that if the 2017 MVP isn't moved, new head coach Darvin Ham is committed to finding a meaningful role […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Heading To Utah

Utah has acquired guard Talen Horton-Tucker from the Lakers in exchange for defensive specialist Patrick Beverley. The 21-year-old, who inked a three-year, $32 million deal in August 2021, has averaged 9.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.6 rebounds throughout his 131 games in L.A. However, after failing to meet expectations, Horton-Tucker will now have a chance […]

Patrick Beverley Traded To The Lakers

Utah has traded guard Patrick Beverley to the Lakers in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker. The 34-year-old is coming off a quality season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals throughout 58 games with the Timberwolves. He was traded to the Jazz during the offseason in the deal that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. […]

Lakers Considering Bringing Back Dennis Schroder

Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder remains unsigned heading into the season. While he should draw interest from clubs throughout the year, the Lakers are reportedly already interested in bringing the veteran back to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old spent one season in L.A. back in 2020-21, averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals (61 games). Although […]

The Grass Is Greener: NBA Players Who'll Succeed In New Places

With most of NBA free agency in the rearview, it's time to start thinking about how player movement will impact the fantasy basketball landscape. While there are still some trade-related shoes that could drop and disrupt team rotations and rosters, we have a pretty good idea now of what each NBA team will look like […]

Pacers Still Looking To Move Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner still has a chance to be traded before the 2022-23 campaign. Although the list of possible suitors continues to dwindle, the Lakers, who have had discussions with Indiana during the offseason, could consider moving to acquire his services. It's no secret L.A. would love to get Kyrie Irving on its […]

Lakers Reportedly Propose New Deal For Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving remains on the Lakers' radar. Yet, Brooklyn has already rejected numerous trade proposals for the multi-time All-Star over the last several months. However, with LeBron James becoming increasingly adamant Los Angeles gets more aggressive, the Lakers have reportedly recently offered Russell Westbrook, and the club's coveted 2027 and 2029 first-round […]

LeBron James Agrees To Extension With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the team on Wednesday. The deal, which includes a player option for the 2024-25 campaign and a 15% trade kicker, makes him the highest-earning player in league history. Despite his advanced NBA age, the 37-year-old is still nearly as potent as […]

Training Camp A "Soft Deadline" For Russell Westbrook Move

The Lakers will reportedly use the start of training camp as a "soft deadline" on a decision surrounding a Russell Westbrook move. While Westbrook's name continues to be involved in potential trade scenarios, Los Angeles may continue to be unwilling to package some of its coveted first-round future draft picks. As a result, there's a […]

Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Winners (Part 2): James Harden, T.J. Warren, JaVale McGee

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]

Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Winners (Part 1): Patty Mills, John Wall, Ricky Rubio

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]

LeBron James, Lakers Involved In Extension Discussions

The Los Angeles Lakers and star LeBron James had contract-extension talks Thursday, per Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group. The uniqueness of James' looming free agency is multifold; due to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the 18-time All-Star is capped to signing a two-year extension, but the looming possibility of his son, Bronny, […]

Kendrick Nunn Feels 100 Percent

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (knee) is expected to take the court to begin the 2022-2023 season. He missed all of last season due to a lingering knee issue. However, Nunn has accepted his player option and will remain with the Lakers for at least one more season. When healthy, Nunn averaged nearly 15 […]

NBA Summer League Winners - Centers: Chet Holmgren, Day'Ron Sharpe, James Wiseman

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]

Lakers May Need To Include Two Firsts With Russell Westbrook

According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to complete a trade involving Russell Westbrook, the Lakers will have to include a pair of future first-round picks. The 33-year-old is due to make $47 million this year, making him a massive burden on any team's books. On the bright side, […]

Lakers Discussing Trade For Buddy Hield, Talen Horton-Tucker

The Los Angeles Lakers have been expressing interest in Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield since the offseason began. Now, we have a report from Marc Stein that suggests the type of package the Lakers would be offering to the Pacers in exchange for Hield. Stein states that Talen Horton-Tucker would be included in the deal […]

Three Teams Eyeing Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook may be on the move after all. The superstar has consistently been included in reports linking him to Brooklyn in a swap for Kyrie Irving. However, the Jazz, Knicks, and Pacers are now rumored to be possible suitors. Although newly appointed head coach Darvin Ham has remained vocal regarding […]

Shareef O'Neal Signing With G League Ignite

Power forward Shareef O'Neal is set to ink a six-figure deal with the G League Ignite. The son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, the former UCLA Bruin and LSU Tiger is coming off a collegiate career filled with injuries, health issues, and underwhelming play. However, after averaging 4.7 points and 3.7 rebounds throughout […]

Lakers Express Interest In Acquiring Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is reportedly on the Lakers' radar. Indy has been looking to move him for a while. However, with L.A. unwilling to send an unprotected first-round pick in exchange for Turner's services, it appears as if a potential deal is off the table. The 26-year-old has proven to be an imposing […]

Lakers Inquiring On Buddy Hield Again

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly inquiring about Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield earlier this offseason. Talks between the two teams had slowed down, but according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin, the two parties have re-engaged in discussions lately. Hield is currently on contract for the next two seasons and he's due nearly $40 million […]

LeBron James Locks In Commitment Of Big Three

On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook connected on a phone conversation. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, during the call the three veterans expressed their commitment to each other and to the team. The Lakers were the biggest disappointment in the league last year as they missed […]

NBA Rookies in Best Spots After Free Agency

With the bulk of free agency behind us, it's time to start taking stock of where things are at as we prepare for the next NBA season. Today, we'll be looking at which NBA rookies find themselves in a good spot after free agency. Whether it's because their teams didn't do anything or because the […]

Shareef O'Neal Quiet In Summer League Finale

Los Angeles Lakers forward Shareef O'Neal logged just nine minutes in the team's Summer League finale against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. He shot 3-for-5 from the field in the game and compiled six points, three rebounds and one assist. It was a quiet Summer League for the son of Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal. He […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. Closes Out Summer League With A Full Line

Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. had a strong all-around game in the team's Summer League finale against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. He logged 18 minutes and compiled 11 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block while shooting 5-for-11 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range. It was a […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. Has 11 Points On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 11 points throughout Friday's victory over New Orleans in Las Vegas. While the 21-year-old also had seven assists, three steals, and a block, he had a rough night on the shooting end by going 4-for-12 from the field, including sinking only one of his four tries […]

Cole Swider Dominant On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider finished with a game-high 21 points during the Summer League win over the Pelicans. He added six rebounds and a steal. The Syracuse alum also shot the ball well on Friday, going 8-for-15 from the field and 5-for-11 from deep. Swider has played sufficiently during his time in Las […]