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Recent Lakers Next Season news, rumors

  • LeBron James Reportedly Changing Jersey Number After ‘Space Jam’ Release
    • LeBron James Reportedly Changing Jersey Number After ‘Space Jam’ Release
    LeBron James will sport a new (but old) digit with the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Sources told The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Tim Cato that James is changing his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6, which the 17-time NBA All-Star wore for four seasons with the Miami Heat (2010-14). Anthony Davis, who […] The post LeBron James Reportedly Changing Jersey Number After ‘Space ...2021
  • Pending free agent Dennis Schroder wants to run it back with Lakers next season
    • Pending free agent Dennis Schroder wants to run it back with Lakers next season
    The 27-year-old turned down an $84-million extension offer from the Lakers during the regular season but insisted he doesn't care about the price tag on his next deal....2021
  • • Dennis Schroder Intends to Start For Lakers Next Season
    Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder is shooting for a starting role with the reigning champions after being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder shortly into the offseason. The 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Schroder came off the bench for the Thunder for two seasons, accepting a lesser role than he […] The post Dennis Schroder Intends to Start For Lakers Next Season appe...2020
  • • Klay Thompson’s chances of full recovery from Achilles tear, per sports injury doctor
    The Golden State Warriors were expected to be one of the teams to seriously challenge the Los Angeles Lakers next season, but their title aspirations suffered a blow after All-Star Klay Thompson went down with an Achilles injury in a workout over a year after recovering from an ACL injury suffered in the 2019 NBA […] The post Klay Thompson’s chances of full recovery from Achilles tear,...2020
  • • Rumors: Marc Gasol deciding between Lakers, Raptors; L.A. trying to trade JaVale McGee to improve offer
    Marc Gasol will be playing for either the Toronto Raptors or Los Angeles Lakers next season, according to Sham Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Gasol was considering the Dallas Mavericks in recent days as well before narrowing his choices down to two. The Raptors are making a hard press to retain Gasol in efforts […] The post Rumors: Marc Gasol deciding between Lakers, Raptors; L.A. try...2020
  • • Phil Handy, longtime assistant coach for LeBron James, will remain with Lakers next season
    The Nets had hoped to hire Handy for Steve Nash's staff...2020
  • • Rumor: What Warriors need to get past Lakers next season, per NBA execs
    The Golden State Warriors ruled the Western Conference for years, but injuries and superstar departures ruined the Dubs’ 2019-20 campaign. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers rule the West and the entire NBA after capturing the Larry O’Brien Trophy on Sunday. However, the Warriors are hoping the return of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will reignite […] The post Rumor: What Warriors nee...2020
  • • Anthony Davis to remain with Lakers? 'We're gonna run it right back'
    It's pretty hard to imagine Davis not returning to defend the Lakers' title alongside LeBron James. While Davis is expected to opt out, he could return to the Lakers next season on a deal worth up to $32.7 million per year....2020
  • • JR Smith’s response when asked about returning to the Lakers next season
    After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to officially sign veteran guard JR Smith following the announcement from Avery Bradley that he wouldn’t be joining the team in Orlando later this month. The decision to bring in Smith made perfect sense, with the team needing some help in the backcourt after the departure […] The post JR Smith’s response when asked about...2020
  • • Pau Gasol hopes to end career back with Lakers
    Pau Gasol has recently given his most straightforward indication yet about wanting to make an unexpected comeback to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. According to Gasol, he has a strong desire to play again next term, and aside from his former team Barcelona, the 39-year-old is also looking at potentially finishing off his decorated […] The post Pau Gasol hopes to end career back with Lak...2020

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Lakers Next Season injury and suspension

  • • Klay Thompson’s chances of full recovery from Achilles tear, per sports injury doctor
    The Golden State Warriors were expected to be one of the teams to seriously challenge the Los Angeles Lakers next season, but their title aspirations suffered a blow after All-Star Klay Thompson went down with an Achilles injury in a workout over a year after recovering from an ACL injury suffered in the 2019 NBA […] The post Klay Thompson’s chances of full recovery from Achilles tear,...2020
  • • Rumor: What Warriors need to get past Lakers next season, per NBA execs
    The Golden State Warriors ruled the Western Conference for years, but injuries and superstar departures ruined the Dubs’ 2019-20 campaign. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers rule the West and the entire NBA after capturing the Larry O’Brien Trophy on Sunday. However, the Warriors are hoping the return of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will reignite […] The post Rumor: What Warriors nee...2020
  • • Isaiah Thomas' injury increases chances he returns to the Lakers next season
    The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced that Isaiah Thomas will miss the next four months after undergoing surgery on his ailing hip. Given that previous reports suggested this might be the case, it’s really not too much of a surprise.An impending free agent, Thomas averaged 15.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17 games with the Lakers following a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers back in Februar...2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas undergoes successful hip surgery, faces four-month recovery
    The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night announced that Isaiah Thomas underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right hip earlier in the day. The Lakers also confirmed the inevitable by indicating Thomas won’t play again this season. Thomas’ surgery made his NBA future all the more uncertain, even though it was not that clear before the procedure. Thomas last week said he is ope...2018
  • • Best 5 Candidates to Coach the LA Lakers Next Season
    2016
  • • The 'Stop Doing That' NBA All-Stars
    2016
  • • Los Angeles Lakers Should Trade Nick Young, but Good Luck Finding a Partner
    2015
  • • Jabari Brown Can Be More Than Just Insurance for Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • Why Wayne Ellington Should Return to Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • The Case for Jeremy Lin to Return to the Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015

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Lakers Next Season lifestyle

  • • Vegas odds on LeBron James joining the Lakers are staggering
    According to Vegas, any thought given to the idea that LeBron James won’t be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers next season can now almost certainly be thrown out the window.According to this online oddsmaker, the Lakers are now -5,000 favorites to land LeBron. What exactly does that mean? You’d have to bet $5,000 on the Lakers landing LeBron to cash in to the tune of $100. That’s 50-to-1 odds ...2018

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Lakers Next Season trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Pending free agent Dennis Schroder wants to run it back with Lakers next season
    The 27-year-old turned down an $84-million extension offer from the Lakers during the regular season but insisted he doesn't care about the price tag on his next deal....2021
  • • Dennis Schroder Intends to Start For Lakers Next Season
    Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder is shooting for a starting role with the reigning champions after being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder shortly into the offseason. The 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Schroder came off the bench for the Thunder for two seasons, accepting a lesser role than he […] The post Dennis Schroder Intends to Start For Lakers Next Season appe...2020
  • • Rumors: Marc Gasol deciding between Lakers, Raptors; L.A. trying to trade JaVale McGee to improve offer
    Marc Gasol will be playing for either the Toronto Raptors or Los Angeles Lakers next season, according to Sham Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Gasol was considering the Dallas Mavericks in recent days as well before narrowing his choices down to two. The Raptors are making a hard press to retain Gasol in efforts […] The post Rumors: Marc Gasol deciding between Lakers, Raptors; L.A. try...2020
  • • Anthony Davis to remain with Lakers? 'We're gonna run it right back'
    It's pretty hard to imagine Davis not returning to defend the Lakers' title alongside LeBron James. While Davis is expected to opt out, he could return to the Lakers next season on a deal worth up to $32.7 million per year....2020
  • • Rajon Rondo 'absolutely' wants to return to Lakers next season
    Rajon Rondo signed a one-year deal with the Lakers last summer just days after LeBron James announced he would be joining the team. The longtime Celtics point guard wants at least one more season playing alongside LBJ in yellow and gold. Rondo said of his desire to come back to the Lakers next season, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com: “Absolutely. Absolutely. I mean, the only way we can go from here is ...2019
  • • Luke Walton expects to remain coach of Lakers next season
    There is a wide-ranging assumption that the Los Angeles Lakers will be looking for a new head coach at some point after the season ends, but Luke Walton does not anticipate that happening. Either that, or he’s simply not willing to admit it publicly. After the Lakers’ 124-106 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, Walton was asked about all of the reports swirling that he is destined to be re...2019
  • • Luke Walton 'fully expects' to be coaching Lakers next season
    It’s widely assumed that Luke Walton will be relieved of his head coaching duties this offseason, though Walton isn’t fazed by the all the reports. “I fully expect to be coaching this team again next year,” Walton tells Bill Oram of The Athletic. Mark Jackson, Rick Carlisle, and Jason Kidd have all been rumored to be possible targets for the Lakers should the franchise let Walton go. Doc Rivers wa...2019
  • • Report: LeBron texted Kevin Durant about L.A.
    NBA fans around the globe already hate Kevin Durant. But imagine how much hate he’ll get if he teams up with LeBron James next season. Per Yahoo! Sports Dan Feldman (via ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith), the king has reportedly texted Durant about the possibility of teaming up on the Los Angeles Lakers next season. The Lakers, of course, are widely expected to sign to max free agents this offseason.“LeBro...2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas' injury increases chances he returns to the Lakers next season
    The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced that Isaiah Thomas will miss the next four months after undergoing surgery on his ailing hip. Given that previous reports suggested this might be the case, it’s really not too much of a surprise.An impending free agent, Thomas averaged 15.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17 games with the Lakers following a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers back in Februar...2018
  • • Wild cards for Lakers’ 2018 cap room projections
    No team’s 2018 free agency plans have been discussed more than those of the Lakers, who have long been rumored to be eyeing multiple maximum-salary free agents. Still, for as much as we’ve speculated about the Lakers’ options, there’s some confusion about just how much cap space the team will have at its disposal this July.One reason for that confusion is simple: There’s a huge variety of scenario...2018

Lakers Next Season stats and results

  • • Watch: Lakers’ Josh Hart fumes after Summer League ejection
    Josh Hart’s competitive fire was certainly on full display during Tuesday’s Summer League contest.The Los Angeles Lakers guard was assessed two technical fouls and ejected from the championship game against the Portland Trail Blazers after saying something in the fourth quarter to referee Tyler Ford that Ford did not like. Hart then appeared to call Ford a “b—h a– motherf—er.” The Lakers were down...2018
  • • Magic Johnson: Josh Hart could start for Lakers
    With his strong performance in Summer League, Josh Hart could be playing himself into a starting spot for the Los Angeles Lakers next season.Speaking with the media during a conference call on Friday, Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson had some high praise for the second-year guard.“Look at Josh Hart. He’s playing unbelievable in Las Vegas,” said Johnson, according to Tania Ga...2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas' injury increases chances he returns to the Lakers next season
    The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced that Isaiah Thomas will miss the next four months after undergoing surgery on his ailing hip. Given that previous reports suggested this might be the case, it’s really not too much of a surprise.An impending free agent, Thomas averaged 15.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17 games with the Lakers following a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers back in Februar...2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas open to returning to Lakers, even in backup role
    Isaiah Thomas revealed this week he is open to returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season, even if that means being relegated to a backup point guard role behind Lonzo Ball.Thomas did admit to a preference for starting, however, and said he will examine all available options in free agency over the summer. “I like it here, I like the situation I’m in, the system, coaching staff,” Thomas said,...2018
  • • Lakers Rumors: Latest on LeBron James and Potential D'Angelo Russell Trade
    2016
  • • The 'Stop Doing That' NBA All-Stars
    2016
  • • Los Angeles Lakers Should Trade Nick Young, but Good Luck Finding a Partner
    2015
  • • Jabari Brown Can Be More Than Just Insurance for Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • Why Wayne Ellington Should Return to Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • The Case for Jeremy Lin to Return to the Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015

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  • • Watch: Lakers’ Josh Hart fumes after Summer League ejection
    2018
  • • Lakers GM compares Lonzo Ball to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers
    Following his selection as the 2nd overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, Lonzo Ball’s welcome to the Los Angeles Lakers has been as animated as expected.It began with his father’s interviews at the NBA Draft, where he guaranteed a playoff berth for the Lakers next season. It continued at today’s press conference, where Magic Johnson called Ball the “new face of the Lakers” and suggested Ball could...2017
  • • Lakers Rumors: Latest on LeBron James and Potential D'Angelo Russell Trade
    2016
  • • Jabari Brown Can Be More Than Just Insurance for Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • Why Wayne Ellington Should Return to Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • The Case for Jeremy Lin to Return to the Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • Jamaal Franklin Making Impressive Case to Join Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • Roscoe Smith Deserves Chance to Make Impact with Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015

Top Lakers Next Season news

  • • WATCH: Kobe Bryant Reveals Possible Plans To Help The Lakers Next Season
    2016
  • • If Cleveland Cavaliers Aren't Right for Kevin Love, Who Is?
    2015
  • • Pau Gasol hopes to end career back with Lakers
    2020
  • • Best 5 Candidates to Coach the LA Lakers Next Season
    2016
  • • LaVar Ball slams Lakers coach Luke Walton again: 'They don't want to play for him'
    LaVar also said that he's confident LeBron James will join the Lakers next season...2018
  • • 'We want Paul!' chants for Paul George in LA
    Fans chanted "We want Paul" when Paul George, who grew up near Los Angeles, arrived at the Staples Center. George was evasive when asked if he'd play for the Lakers next season....2018
  • • Los Angeles Lakers Should Trade Nick Young, but Good Luck Finding a Partner
    2015
  • • Jabari Brown Can Be More Than Just Insurance for Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • • What Role Should Jordan Clarkson Play for Los Angeles Lakers Next Season?
    2015
  • • Lin still considering returning to Lakers
    Guard Jeremy Lin hasn't ruled out a return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season despite his up-and-down first season with the club....2015
  • • Why Wayne Ellington Should Return to Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015
  • NBA Rumors: LeBron James Going To Lakers Next Season Is Unlikely
    • NBA Rumors: LeBron James Going To Lakers Next Season Is Unlikely
    It might be time to quiet the LeBron James to the Los Angels Lakers conspiracy theories. For now, at least.... »...2017
  • • Lonzo Ball Is Bluntly Honest About Wanting To Play For Lakers Next Season
    The NBA Draft still is 15 days away, and chances are we’ll hear all sorts of rumors about the Los... »...2017
  • • Jamaal Franklin Making Impressive Case to Join Los Angeles Lakers Next Season
    2015

Lakers Next Season fantasy rankings and news

  • • Los Angeles Lakers Should Trade Nick Young, but Good Luck Finding a Partner
    2015

Lakers Next Season schedule, game

  • • Dennis Schroder Intends to Start For Lakers Next Season
    2020
  • Anthony Davis Willing to Play Some Center for the Lakers
    • Anthony Davis Willing to Play Some Center for the Lakers
    Anthony Davis, with some admitted reluctance, is willing to play center for the Lakers next season. Davis, 26, says he prefers to avoid banging in the paint for 82 games in order to stay healthy for what he hopes is a long playoff run. AD says he’s ready to show and prove in L.A. Per […] The post Anthony Davis Willing to Play Some Center for the Lakers appeared first on SLAM....2019
  • • Watch: Lakers’ Josh Hart fumes after Summer League ejection
    2018
  • • Magic Johnson: Josh Hart could start for Lakers
    2018
  • • Vegas odds on LeBron James joining the Lakers are staggering
    2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas undergoes successful hip surgery, faces four-month recovery
    2018
  • • Isaiah Thomas open to returning to Lakers, even in backup role
    2018
  • • Lakers GM compares Lonzo Ball to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers
    2017
  • • Lakers Rumors: Latest on LeBron James and Potential D'Angelo Russell Trade
    2016
  • • Best 5 Candidates to Coach the LA Lakers Next Season
    2016

Lakers Next Season rumors, scandals

  • • JR Smith’s response when asked about returning to the Lakers next season
    2020
  • • Isaiah Thomas undergoes successful hip surgery, faces four-month recovery
    2018
  • • Lakers Rumors: Latest on LeBron James and Potential D'Angelo Russell Trade
    2016
  • • Biggest 2015 Offseason Needs for the Los Angeles Lakers
    2015

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