Lakers To Sit Luka Doncic For First 2 Preseason Games

Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday. The Lakers tip off their six-game preseason slate Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Los Angeles will then play a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Purple and Gold […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2025
Kobe Bryant’s First No. 24 Lakers Jersey Sells For $889K

The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers recently sold for $889,000, including buyer’s premium, at Sotheby’s. Bryant wore the jersey while posting 23 points in a 118-112 victory against the Seattle SuperSonics on Nov. 3, 2006. No. 24 Lakers Jersey Was Signed By Kobe Bryant According to ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Delay NBA Retirement To Play With Son Bryce

An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily on Sept. 16 that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his second son Bryce James, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2025
Lakers Sign Coach JJ Redick to Contract Extension Ahead of 2025-26 Season

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has received a contract extension ahead of his second season with the team, general manager Rob Pelinka announced Thursday. JJ Redick Reportedly Signed Multi-Year Extension With Lakers Although terms of the new deal were not announced, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania that it was a multi-year extension. Redick […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2025
Lakers ‘Open To Trading’ For Player On Contract That Extends Beyond 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly open to trading for a player on a contract that extends beyond 2026, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “L.A. will open training camp with 14 players on the roster, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million), and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on expiring contracts,” McMenamin wrote. “They […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2025
LeBron James Trade Never Seriously Discussed By Lakers During Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly never engaged in any serious discussions about trading LeBron James this summer despite interest from multiple teams, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. LeBron James Wants To Win Another NBA Title After James exercised his contract option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, his agent, Rich Paul, made comments […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
LeBron James Reportedly Wants To Play With Bryce James In NBA

An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his son Bryce, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next year,” the league executive […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2025
LeBron James Undecided On When He’ll Retire From The NBA

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season this fall, and the four-time MVP has yet to drop hints on when he’ll finally announce his retirement. “As far as LeBron’s future, I know there’s a lot of speculation. Based on my conversations, I honestly think they don’t know,” ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Sep 2025
Shaquille O’Neal Launches Signature Cologne With JCPenney

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal unveiled a new signature cologne Wednesday named after himself that will be sold exclusively with JCPenney, which is an expansion of his clothing line with the store, per TMZ Sports. The cologne’s scent is described as a mix of “captivating woody amber blend, opening with a vibrant burst of musk, bergamot, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Sep 2025