But I think LeBron and the Lakers’ front office are butting heads. They haven’t had an impressive offseason at all, and then there are rumors that Rob [Pelinka] is saving cap space for 2027.

It's time for our NBA offseason report card. Let's grade the West, where there was plenty of movement this summer.

The Los Angeles Lakers assembled what looks like a championship-caliber roster on paper, adding superstar Luka Doncic to join LeBron James and newly acquired DeAndre Ayton. Yet behind the scenes, ...

NBA offseason grades for every West team: Rockets ace summer, Lakers and Mavericks fall short, one team fails Here's how we're grading every Western Conference team this summer ...

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason approach has been nothing short of a disaster. But with this simple trade proposal with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers could undo most of their mistakes.

Lakers’ Offseason Outlook Could Shift After Daniel Gafford’s Mavericks Extension. For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Lakers, visit Los Angeles Lakers on SI. Published Jun 26, 2025.

Reportedly, Luka Doncic’s contract decision will not only impact the Lakers’ plans but could influence the strategy of several teams. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have added their starting center in former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who is an upgrade over Jaxson Hayes.. But whether that is enough for LeBron James, who sent an ultimatum ...

Lakers Reportedly Engaging in Talks to Add Wing This Offseason For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Lakers, visit Los Angeles Lakers on SI. Published Jun 30, 2025 ...

The Lakers’ only offseason win so far came Sunday, when 40-year-old LeBron James officially picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season, ESPN’s Charania reported.

As NBA free agency starts to wind down, here are three winners and three losers so far this offseason. ... Rockets refuel as Bucks and Lakers fall short. Coty M. Davis. The Detroit News.