Lakers Trade Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas Remains Top Center Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring potential backup center options as the trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6, according to ESPN’s Michael Wright. The team is focused on adding depth to its frontcourt. Lakers Trade Rumors: Wizards’ Asking Price For Jonas Valaciunas Might Be Too Steep For L.A. One of the Lakers’ primary targets […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: Christian Wood Swapped For Jazz’s Walker Kessler?

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring third-year center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but such a trade could require the Lakers to move one important piece: big man Christian Wood. Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. Saved $15 Million, Moved $3.5 Million Below The Second Apron In The D’Angelo Russell Trade In December, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025
NBA All-Star Voting 2025: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic Lead First Voting Results

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2025 presented by AT&T. Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters, while NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each According to […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2025
Bryce James, Son of Lakers Star LeBron James, Commits to Arizona

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, announced Wednesday on Instagram that he has committed to play college basketball at the University of Arizona. LeBron also immediately announced the news on his personal Instagram, congratulating Bryce on his commitment. According to Jason Scheer of WildcatAuthority.com, James was drawn to Arizona because of […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2025
LeBron James Says He Could Probably Play Another 5-7 More Years

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, and although the 20-time All-Star is currently in his 22nd season and has gray in his beard, James told reporters after Lakers practice that he feels he could probably play for another five to seven more years. But context here is important. “I […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. Will Continue To Scour Trade Market

The Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks (2027, 2030, and 2031) to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton on Sunday. However, the Lakers are still looking for potential upgrades ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2024
De’Aaron Fox Trade Rumors: Heat, Lakers, Rockets, Spurs Linked

According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, four NBA teams are reportedly interested in pursuing a trade for Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox: the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs. Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is in the fourth season of his five-year, $164 million rookie-scale extension Fox, 27, is in the […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2024
Lakers Trade Rumors: Pacers’ Myles Turner Not ‘A Legitimate Candidate’

The Los Angeles Lakers have “been very high on” Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner for the past few seasons, but they might not be able to acquire him in a trade, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: Pacers Center Myles Turner Is In The Final Season Of A Two-Year, $58 Million Contract […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2024
Dwight Howard Announces Engagement to Rapper Amy Luciani

Former NBA champion Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani revealed their engagement Friday in separate Instagram posts. Howard, 39, also shared photos of them at the movie screening for Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera in Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday, which Howard hosted. “Happy,” he wrote, including the hashtags, “black love” and “prayed for this.” Amy […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024