Lakers

01 July 2025

• Lakers lose Dorian Finney-Smith, sign Jake LaRavia

  The Lakers lose forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Rockets, but agree to a deal with forward Jake LaRavia.

• Ex-Lakers player Malik Beasley under investigation for gambling allegations, reports say

  NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who last played for the Pistons and had a stint with the Lakers, is reportedly under federal investigation relating to gambling allegations.

• LeBron James exercises $52.6-million option and will be first to play 23 NBA seasons

  Lakers star LeBron James has exercised his $52.6-million option as expected. He is poised to become the first NBA player to compete during 23 seasons.

• Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick should be safe under Dodgers regime … for now

  The top basketball executive for the franchise and the coach should be given a chance to succeed, or fail, according to Times columnist Bill Plaschke.

• NBA free agency: What to expect from the Lakers and Clippers

  LeBron James and James Harden have until Sunday to inform the Lakers and Clippers if they'll exercise contract options for next season or test free agency.

• Lakers trade up again to acquire Adou Thiero at No. 36 in NBA draft

  The Lakers helped address a need to increase their athleticism at the wing by acquiring Arkansas' Adou Thiero, the No. 36 overall pick of the NBA draft.

• Dwight Howard says beloved dog died in hit-and-run accident. 'Who could be so heartless'

  Former NBA great Dwight Howard is mourning the loss of his dog, Sunday, who he said died in a hit-and-run accident. The ex-Laker and soon-to-be Hall of Famer paid tribute on Instagram.

• NBA, the Sequel: Lakers two-time champion Ron Harper's son Dylan joins second-gen fraternity as No. 2 overall pick

  Ron Harper won five NBA titles with the Lakers and Bulls. His son Dylan was the second overall pick Wednesday, joining a large club of sons of former NBA players.

• Lakers trade with Chicago Bulls to move up in second round of NBA draft

  The Lakers struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to move up to the No. 45 spot in the second round of the NBA draft with an eye on drafting a center.

• Magic Johnson: 'Mark Walter is the right person' to take over the Lakers

  While vacationing on a yacht somewhere on the high seas, Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his thoughts on Mark Walter taking control of another L.A. franchise.