en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Los Angeles Lakers News https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news Following the departure of LeBron James, the top draw for the Los Angeles Lakers is Luka Doncic, who was infamously acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a stunning trade in February 2025. Former Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who coached Doncic in Dallas for the first three seasons of his NBA career, had some pretty […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:54:05 GMT Michael Whitaker https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57436385 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57436385 false false Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel has not played in the NBA since the 2023-24 season.Gabriel took his talents overseas and has played for four teams in four countries since. He last played for Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany.In an official press release by Besiktas, the Turkey-based basketball team announced the […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:06:06 GMT Juan Paolo David https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57436114 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57436114 false false Durant said James with the 76ers is "going to be League Pass-worthy, TNT-worthy, man. That's gonna be fun to watch." Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT Devon Henderson https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435715 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435715 true false Shaquille O'Neal knows the Lakers fans do not like him and LeBron James anymore. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:34:15 GMT Cholo Martin Magsino https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435583 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435583 false false As the post-LeBron James era gets underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, with Luka Doncic now officially the new face of the storied franchise, the team has under Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:56:34 GMT Ryan Ward https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435363 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435363 false false The Lakers' cult-favorite Summer League big man has a surprising new option as Los Angeles continues its search for center depth. The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:45:05 GMT Alder Almo https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435291 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435291 false false Robbie Avila’s road to the NBA might be taking a detour nobody saw coming when he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in June. Basketball insider Adam Zagoria reported Saturday morning that the undrafted big man is “waiting to see what his options are” after a federal court ruling granted him a fifth year of […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:15:16 GMT Lakers Daily https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435085 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435085 false false August has arrived, and the Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for a true answer at the power forward position. Several names have emerged as a potential Lakers target, with the franchise still in hot pursuit of free agent star Jonathan Kuminga, the 23-year-old wingman who split last season with the Atlanta Hawks and Golden […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:14:57 GMT Adel Ahmad https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435082 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435082 false false Collin Sexton and Cameron Carr open up on their goals and expectations with the Lakers. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:40:26 GMT Nico Martinez https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435264 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57435264 false false After eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, superstar forward LeBron James decided to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency, leavin Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:56:55 GMT Ryan Ward https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434986 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434986 false false NBA free agency started a month ago, but nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook has yet to find a new home. For Westbrook, the market has seemingly completely dried up.Westbrook, who limped out of last season with a foot injury, averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in 64 appearances for the Sacramento […] The post appeared first on . Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:45:01 GMT Adel Ahmad https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434888 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434888 false false The Los Angeles Lakers had a polarizing offseason, but rival Dillon Brooks believes they strongly regressed. Any Lakers fans expecting Brooks to cool down his anti-Lakers persona due to LeBron James leaving the team are already proven wrong. Brooks has loved being a villain to teams with James, Stephen Curry, and other superstars who he […] The post appeared first on . Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:44:53 GMT Joey Haverford https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434887 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434887 false false Kevin Durant isn’t holding back. After LeBron James’ stunning decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA superstar compared Philly’s loaded roster to his legendary Warriors dynasty and made a bold championship prediction that has the entire league on notice. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:04:24 GMT Horace Shivers https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434181 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57434181 false false The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had success in the draft under Rob Pelinka, and the Dalton Knecht situation proves changes must be made. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:17:06 GMT Tyler Watts https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57433819 https://sportspyder.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/articles/57433819 false false