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Hart calls out Lakers

"As a player you just want the courtesy of a phone call saying I got traded and not finding out on Twitter," Hart wrote.

Thomas Lott

James backs Fair Pay to Play bill

In a series of tweets Thursday, the Lakers star called for everyone in California to support the bill.

Chelsea Howard

Dwight Howard on re-joining Lakers

"I never had any ill will toward any of the fans here in L.A.," Howard said. "I loved this city from the first moment I've been here."

E.Jay Zarett

Davis wanted L.A. to sign Howard

The Lakers brought in Howard on a nonguaranteed, one-year deal after DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL last month.

E.Jay Zarett

McGee robbed of title ring, $200K

McGee, 31, won championships with the Warriors in 2016-17 and 2017-18 before signing with the Lakers ahead of 2018-19.

Ameer Tyree

Lakers' Vogel discusses Howard

"We're definitely confident he can play the role we've laid out for him," Vogel said.

E.Jay Zarett

Lebron wants to won 'Taco Tuesday'

A company owned by the Lakers star, LBJ Trademarks, LLC, filed a trademark application in August to own the phrase.

Chelsea Howard

Green to release documentary of his summer in Canada

The former Raptor announced the documentary on his Instagram, saying "this summer was my time to get to know a country that showed me so much love… I documented all of my experiences, and you can check them out on TSN coming September."

Gilbert McGregor

Ball: I wasn't 'dissing' Lakers

“You know I’m all about business," Ball said in the single. "L.A. is gonna regret their decision."

E.Jay Zarett

Shaq kept ball from Kobe on purpose

Shaquille O'Neal apparently went out of his way to keep the ball from Kobe Bryant when he was shooting too much as a young player.

Thomas Lott

Arrest warrant issued for Cousins

Mobile police confirmed to USA Today an arrest warrant on a third-degree harassing communications charge has been issued for Cousins.

Ameer Tyree

Shaq and Kobe bond over Dwight Howard diss

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal made headlines this week as they traded insults — but Dwight Howard was able to fix their feud, sort of.

Shaq responds to Kobe's comments

Bryant said of O'Neal: "I wish he was in the gym. I would have had f—ing 12 rings."

Chelsea Howard

Lakers 'aware of' Cousins' threat

Cousins has been accused of threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend in the head if she refused to let their son attend his wedding last week.

Kirstie Chiappelli

When are the Raptors' biggest games this season?

With the NBA releasing its schedule for the 2019-20 season, we're taking a look at some of the most notable games on the Toronto Raptors' schedule.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Howard to sign with Lakers

According to multiple reports, Dwight Howard has reached a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

41 stats that define Kobe's career

From the 12 players drafted ahead of him to how much money he made in his NBA career.

Scott Rafferty

Who is the next Kobe?

The game hasn't been the same since Bryant last took the floor in April 2016. Who is best suited to fill the void?

NBA.com Staff

Kobe and the 'What If?' game

If you played out Kobe Bryant’s career 1,000 times, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a more impressive version than the one we actually saw. But what if things had gone down differently?

Micah Adams

Report: Lakers to work out Noah, Howard, Speights

The Lakers are also considering veteran centre Marcin Gotat, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Scott Rafferty

Targets for Lakers, Rockets

There are still serviceable NBA players out there, and teams could benefit from their talents.

Ameer Tyree

Why Lakers won't force Anthony Davis to fill void at center

With DeMarcus Cousins likely out for the entire 2019-20 season, the Lakers could easily slide Anthony Davis to center. Here's why Los Angeles probably isn't going force the issue.

Jordan Greer

Expert medical opinion on Cousins

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers to evaluate Howard, Noah

Mo Speights will also work out for the team this week in Los Angeles, and Marcin Gortat is being considered as well.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Is Dwight Howard worth the risk?

“I think it’s worth the risk for them,” one anonymous executive told HoopsHype. “If it doesn’t work out, they can cut bait.”

E.Jay Zarett

Four ways injury to Cousins impacts Lakers

What does this mean for Anthony Davis? Who are the best potential replacements still on the open market? Is there even more pressure on Kyle Kuzma to develop into a star? The latest setback for Cousins, reportedly a torn ACL, has a ripple effect on the rest of the roster moving forward.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Lakers, Dwight Howard have mutual interest

The injury to DeMarcus Cousins has resulted in the Lakers looking to the open market for available big men, with Dwight Howard and Joakim Noah on the short list of reported targets.

Gilbert McGregor

Three reasons Lakers need Howard

Although some think Howard's days as a valuable contributor in the NBA are winding down, he still brings some good things to the table.

Ameer Tyree

Lakers eyeing Dwight Howard

The Lakers must receive permission from the Grizzlies to talk with Howard.

Arthur Weinstein

Players react to Cousins's reported injury

"Praying for my brother @boogiecousins," Isaiah Thomas tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

Can Kuzma become Lakers' third star?

Kuzma told ESPN this offseason that he believes he can be the third star LeBron James and Anthony Davis need for the Lakers to compete for a championship. There are still many ways the 24-year-old can improve, but it begins with his jump shot.

Scott Rafferty

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

DeMarcus Cousins injury reaction

As news of the injury broke Thursday, there was also an outpouring of support from fellow NBA players on Twitter.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NBA players react on Twitter to DeMarcus Cousins' injury

Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins reportedly suffered a torn ACL during a workout in Las Vegas.

Alyssa Sconzo

How Cousins' injury affects Lakers

Cousins entered the summer as the front-runner to be Los Angeles' starting center.

Ameer Tyree

Report: Cousins suffers torn ACL in workout

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins has suffered a torn ACL in his knee.

Scott Rafferty

Drafting the best all-time Lakers

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Lakers since the franchise's debut season. Who went No. 1? Was Shaquille O'Neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the first centre selected? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

How Lakers signings help Davis and LeBron

After trading for Anthony Davis, the Lakers were left having to build the rest of their roster on mostly minimum contracts. Did they succeed in putting together a championship contender despite limited cap space?

Scott Rafferty

Carmelo Anthony working with Nets

Anthony, a 10-time All-Star, could still be useful as a scorer in a reserve role, something he has apparently come to accept.

Arthur Weinstein

When does the 2019-20 season begin?

The NBA season begins with an exciting pair of doubleheaders on Tuesday, Oct. 22. We've got you covered with the times, dates and locations for the season opener of all 30 teams.

NBA.com Staff

Can Vogel transform the Lakers into an elite defence?

In his best seasons as a head coach, Vogel made it clear that defence was his calling card. Can he tap into the Lakers' potential on that end of the floor?

Gilbert McGregor

Davis and LeBron are a perfect match

The Lakers gave up a lot this summer for Anthony Davis, but he and LeBron James give Los Angeles the star power it needs to compete for a title, both next season and beyond.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

NBA schedule release: Opening Night, Christmas Day, star return games for 2019-20 season

The NBA has released the full schedule for the 2019-20 season. Which teams got primetime placement?

Jordan Greer

LeBron, Lakers to appear most on National TV in 2019-20

The Lakers led the league with 43 national TV games last season, they'll appear 31 times in 2019-20.

Carlan Gay

Which game we're most excited for

Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

Jefferson believes in LeBron

“LeBron James will be the best player in basketball next year, again," Jefferson said Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers schedule release: Full slate of games for LA's 2019-20 season

Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will face sky-high expectations coming into the 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

Raptors to host Celtics on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official and is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyle Irving

James organizing minicamp

The training sessions reportedly are expected to last 2 1/2 hours with a team dinner afterward.

Chelsea Howard

LeBron James takes 'Taco Tuesday' to next level with custom T-shirt

LeBron James has upped his "Taco Tuesday" game with custom apparel.

Alyssa Sconzo

Thompson praises DeMarcus Cousins

“I’ll miss him. I know he’s going to be a huge asset for the Lakers," Thompson told the Los Angeles Times.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Carmelo Anthony's case to join the Lakers, Knicks and every other NBA team

Which NBA team is willing to give Carmelo Anthony the farewell season he desires?

Jordan Greer

Griffin on LeBron James comments

Griffin received scrutiny after comments regarding the Lakers and Cavaliers star were published in a recent Sports Illustrated story.

Alexis Mansanarez

Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

NBA.com Staff

'NBA 2K20' trailer features familiar faces in new places

"NBA 2K20" puts the league's newest dynamic duos on display in a brand new trailer for the game, which is set to be released Sept. 6.

Bryan Wiedey

Stephenson signs with China team

Stephenson reportedly signed a one-year, $4 million deal with Liaoning of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Chelsea Howard

LeBron, Drake announce partnership

The Lakers star and Canadian rapper want to use the platform to help empower "athletes to be more than an athlete."

Chelsea Howard

Davis: Retiring without ring would be 'one of my biggest failures'

Anthony Davis won't be satisfied with his career until he has a championship ring on his finger.

Blake Birt

Tatum defends LeBron

Tatum said he hopes to have the opportunity to share a similar moment when his son gets older.

Chelsea Howard

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

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Kawhi says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

After an extensive free agency process, the Los Angeles Clippers created a situation for Kawhi Leonard that was too good to walk away from.

Benyam Kidane

Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers parting with Ryan West

West is the son of Clippers president of basketball operations Jerry West.

Ameer Tyree

Perkins rips Kerr for Davis comment

After Kerr said Davis' trade situation is "bad for the league," Perkins ripped the Warriors coach for his critical comments.

Chelsea Howard

James 'always shown' Voegal respect

“I did feel support right from the start from LeBron,” Vogel said. “He's always shown me a great deal of respect."

Alexis Mansanarez

Kawhi Leonard didn't deceive Lakers or Raptors — he just picked Clippers

All of the free agency drama made for an entertaining first week of July, but none of it came from Kawhi Leonard or those close to him.

Jordan Greer

Did Kawhi Leonard lead Lakers on?

“They had a big opportunity to sign me. [The Lakers] were close, but I ended up on the other side,” Leonard told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Heckling Lakers fan interrupted Kawhi Leonard, Paul George mural unveiling

It appears at least one Lakers fan is still upset the purple and gold didn't land Kawhi Leonard in free agency.

Alyssa Sconzo

Kerr calls out Lakers' recruitment

Kerr said the back-and-forth saga between Davis and the Lakers was a bad precedent to set for offseason recruiting.

Gabrielle McMillen

Should Lakers be concerned about LeBron James' workload?

The Lakers are very much a contender for the 2020 title — if they can manage LeBron James' workload and help the 34-year-old avoid another significant injury.

Jordan Greer

Which L.A. duo is better?

After the moves the Lakers and Clippers made this offseason, the league's two best duos reside in Los Angeles. Our NBA.com Staff discusses which one they think is better.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers saving space for Iguodala

Memphis acquired Iguodala from the Warriors in a trade earlier this month.

Ameer Tyree

NBA offseason grades for all 30 teams

The chaos of the 2019 offseason will shape the NBA for years to come. Let's run through the major transactions completed by every team and offer a final grade.

Jordan Greer

Stephen A. says Toronto 'has no reason to gripe' about Kawhi

Stephen A. reacted to a report from Brian Windhorst on ESPN's "Get Up" on Monday.

Carlan Gay

9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

Lakers sign Kostas Antetokounmpo

Kostas Antetokounmpo — the younger brother of reigning MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis — has landed in Los Angeles.

Sacha Pisani

The best contracts of 2019 NBA free agency

With so much talent flooding the market, some NBA free agents were inevitably going to be signed to cheaper deals than expected. Which general managers managed to snag valuable players on bargain contracts?

Jordan Greer

Report: Lakers claim K. Antetokounmpo off waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers signing him to a two-way contract, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

AD would consider future with Bulls

Davis recently joined the Lakers after a blockbuster deal and will be a free agent next summer.

Alexis Mansanarez

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

Could Chris Paul join Lakers, LeBron James?

There isn't much of a market for Chris Paul, though there is one team always interested in stars of any kind. Could the Lakers make a play for the veteran guard?

Jordan Greer

Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

How did the Lakers do this offseason?

Few teams have had an offseason as busy as the Lakers, but will it result in the team making a deep postseason run this upcoming season?

Gilbert McGregor

Davis: No regrets on trade request

"I see a lot of people that say 'wait' or 'you should have did it this way, that way,'" Davis said. "I know what I want."

Chelsea Howard

Daniels recruited to L.A. by Davis

Daniels told reporters he received calls from Los Angeles GM Rob Pelinka and Anthony Davis while he was a free agent this summer.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA 2K20 ratings revealed, Kawhi, LeBron earn top spot

The first round of NBA 2K20 ratings have dropped, with the game's top 20 players revealed.

Benyam Kidane

Cavs officially waive JR Smith

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially waived JR Smith, paving the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers unlikely destination for JR

Smith was reportedly released by the Cavaliers on Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

Handy says it was 'hard to leave' the Raptors

"This next chapter for me is about professional growth and an opportunity to further my career by becoming a bench coach with the @lakers," Handy wrote on Instagram.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Phil Handy to join Lakers coaching staff

Phil Handy is widely regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the league, adding more experience to the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Benyam Kidane

Report: AD withdraws from Team USA, World Cup

Anthony Davis will instead use the summer to prepare for his first season as a Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

Davis to skip FIBA world cup

Davis will be spending much of the offseason preparing for a championship run with Los Angeles.

Alexis Mansanarez

Howard could join Lakers, Clippers

“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I do love L.A.,” Howard told the L.A. Times. “Staples Center is going to be rocking this season."

Ameer Tyree

AD to wear No. 3 this season

After reports surfaced that 'production issues' would prevent LeBron James from gifting No. 23 to Anthony Davis, the Lakers' newly-acquired superstar announced he'd be wearing No. 3 via Instagram.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: LeBron won't be able to gift No. 23 to AD this year

According to a report from Yahoo's Chris Haynes, 'production issues' will postpone the number change for at least the 2019-20 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers' Davis focused on present

While many think he will re-sign with the Lakers as he enters the final year of his deal, Anthony Davis gave nothing away on Saturday.

Sacha Pisani

AD makes first comments as Laker

Introduced by GM Rob Pelinka as "the most dominant young basketball player in the world," Davis made it clear he's happy to be a Laker.

Chelsea Howard

Pelinka talks missing out on Kawhi

GM Rob Pelinka said the Lakers responded well after Leonard signed with the Clippers, relying on input from LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Chelsea Howard

LeBron James' plan to give 23 to Anthony Davis foiled by Nike

King James was expected to return to No. 6 in his second season with LA.

Tom Gatto

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Pelinka talks Lakers expectations

Pelinka's comments come just a couple months after the Lakers finished 10th in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record.

Chelsea Howard

NBA free agency 2019: List of best available free agents as market continues to shrink

Here's a position-by-position breakdown of the NBA free agents still searching for landing spots.

Jordan Greer

'NBA 2K20' loses super teams, adds dynamic duos

After a wild free agency period, the NBA features dynamic duos like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George instead of super teams like the Warriors. That will be a welcome change for "NBA 2K20."

Bryan Wiedey

LeBron lobbied Lakers to sign Cook

Cook inked a two-year, $6 million contract with Los Angeles earlier this month.

E.Jay Zarett

Cousins thrilled to be with Davis

Now that they are both with the Lakers, Cousins admitted he and Davis talked about reuniting "numerous times."

Gabrielle McMillen

Vogel: LeBron won't play point

Vogel on LeBron as a true point guard: "We certainly aren’t going to ask him to do anything he hasn’t done his entire career.”

Bob Hille

Looking ahead to the top NBA free agents in 2020

Next year's group of NBA free agents is light on star power and depth, but there will still be useful players searching for new deals.

Jordan Greer

Who will be MVP next season?

Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.

NBA.com Staff

Cousins says quad is '100 percent healed'

DeMarcus Cousins is ready to rekindle his frontcourt partnership with Anthony Davis as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

Stephenson, Speights workout for LA

Frank Vogel coached Stephenson while he was with the Pacers and Speights during his time with the Magic.

E.Jay Zarett

2019-20 features most title contenders in over a decade

Entering last season the Toronto Raptors were +1,850 to win the NBA title. Following the free agency frenzy, a whopping eight teams have better odds than that to win next year's championship. Going off of preseason odds, the 2019-20 season looks to be the most competitive in over a decade.

Micah Adams

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

Stoudemire, Ellis want to return

Amar'e Stoudemire and Monta Ellis are both looking to return to the NBA.

E.Jay Zarett

Magic: Lakers 'almost unbeatable'

Johnson is a fan of the Lakers' newest addition.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeBron to play point guard next season

Through his first 16 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James has averaged 7.2 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

'No way' Kawhi was joining Lakers?

Leonard ended up inking a max deal with the Clippers after they acquired Paul George from the Thunder.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Lakers to add Avery Bradley

The nine-year veteran appeared in 63 games with the Clippers (49) and Grizzlies (14) in the 2018-19 season, posting averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per games. He was waived by Memphis this past weekend

Kyle Irving

NBA championship odds 2020: Clippers become title favorites with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George

The Clippers were listed from 2-1 to 3-1 in futures lines immediately after the news.

Tom Gatto

What number will LeBron wear?

James has hinted at the number he'll wear, but all we know with some certainty is that he won't get one of the 11 retired Lakers numbers.

Bob Hille

Kawhi Leonard free agency winners and losers

This power play by the Clippers has already sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, so it's worth examining the immediate winners and losers of Kawhi Leonard's decision.

Jordan Greer

Kawhi Leonard gives us the Clippers vs. Lakers rivalry we didn't know we wanted

Lakers vs. Clippers is the biggest and best thing the NBA has to offer right now, even in a loaded Western Conference.

Bill Bender

NBA Twitter pokes fun at Lakers after Clippers land Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

The Clippers nabbed two birds with one stone Friday night as they agreed to sign Kawhi Leonard and traded for Paul George, and Twitter didn't hesitate to ridicule the other LA team, which was left in the dust.

Drew Nantais

Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers land Anthony Davis

The Pelicans caved and sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers for a huge assortment of assets.

Thomas Lott

Lakers add 6 players

Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, JaVale McGee and Quinn Cook are also signing with the Lakers after Leonard joins the Clippers.

Chelsea Howard

Report: Cousins, Lakers agree to one-year deal

In 30 regular-season games with the Warriors this past season, the four-time All-Star averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while playing less than 26 minutes.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Quinn Cook, Lakers agree to deal

Cook spent the past two seasons with Golden State, where he averaged 7.7 points per game while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Rondo agrees to re-sign with Lakers

In his first season in the purple and gold, the 33-year-old appeared in 46 games (29 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 8.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Kawhi and PG13 join NBA 'big twos'

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly will acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. We look at the NBA teams with a "big two."

Tom Webber

Kawhi Leonard: Best city rivalries

Kawhi Leonard looks set to be going head-to-head with LeBron James in Los Angeles, in the latest example of a cross-city rivalry.

Patric Ridge

Live updates, latest news as NBA free agency continues

NBA free agency has arrived. With stars like Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant on the market, expect big contracts to fly around.

Jordan Greer

KCP, McGee return to the Lakers

Further reports suggest McGee has a player option for the second year.

Yash Matange

Inside a night in Vegas when Mother Nature refused to be upstaged by Zion Williamson

It was one crazy night for the NBA as an earthquake made sure it wouldn't be outdone by any basketball player.

Andreas Hale

NBA free agency 2019: Clippers add Kawhi Leonard, Paul George in Friday night stunner, report says

LA agreed to sign the two-time Finals MVP and trade for another star forward just before the NBA's moratorium on deals ends.

Tom Gatto

Biggest winners and losers from NBA free agency

The NBA free agency period began only a few days ago, but a large portion of the 2019 free agent class has already found landing spots. With that in mind, let's roll through the early winners and losers.

Jordan Greer

Latest updates on #KawhiWatch

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard's decision to sign.

NBA.com Staff

Snoop Dogg makes his Lakers pitch to Kawhi Leonard with a song

Snoop Dogg changed the words to 'Human Nature' by Michael Jackson to try and convince Kawhi Leonard to play for the Lakers.

Alyssa Sconzo

Leonard's quiet 'Fourth of Kawhi'

The Clippers reportedly are out, but Leonard and his team continue to consider the Raptors and Lakers as one famous fan grows impatient.

Bob Hille

Holiday considering 8 teams

The Bulls, Clippers, Pacers, Wizards, Hornets and Cavaliers are all also interested in signing Holiday, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

Lakers to pursue Kyle Korver

Korver was sent to the Suns in exchange for Josh Jackson, De'Anthony Melton and two second-round picks Wednesday, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

Kyle Irving

LA thinks they’re leaders for Kawhi

Leonard is reportedly reconsidering returning to Toronto while the Clippers are in the mix to sign him, as well.

E.Jay Zarett

Dudley agrees to deal with Lakers

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jared Dudley has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

Lakers still in the mix for Green

The Lakers, Mavericks and Raptors are still in contention to sign the 32-year-old, the guard announced on his podcast’s Twitter account.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers sign Jared Dudley

Dudley averaged 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 59 games for the Nets last season.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA championship odds 2020: Lakers, Bucks lead pack after first day of free agency

The Nets didn't experience much of a boost to their championship odds despite reaching agreements with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in free agency.

Jacob Janower

Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

Davis discusses playing with LeBron

“I always looked up to him,” Davis told the Los Angeles Times. “As a kid, (James) and Michael Jordan were the two guys I (admired)."

E.Jay Zarett

SLC, California Classic Summer League schedules

The Salt Lake City and California Classic Summer Leagues are set to kick off on July 1st.

Carlan Gay

Anthony Davis, Dwyane Wade land covers of 'NBA 2K20'

Anthony Davis appears on his second "NBA 2K" cover. It's the first time for recently retired Dwyane Wade, however.

Bryan Wiedey

AD, Wade will be '2K20' cover athletes

Davis will serve as the cover athlete for the regular edition while Wade will grace the cover of the special 'Legend Edition,' NBA2K announced via Twitter. The 'First Look' trailer for the game confirms the WNBA will be included in this year's game as well.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers likely to sign Iguodala

Iguodala took a step back offensively this season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range.

Travis Durkee

How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

Kyle Irving

NBA free agents 2019: Top players available, start date for free agency, salary cap

Here's everything you need to know ahead of NBA free agency, including the top available players and teams with the most cap space.

Jordan Greer

Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

G McGregor and K...

If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

NBA.com Staff

Where should Kyrie sign?

Kyrie Irving has declined his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. What are the best destinations for the six-time All-Star?

K Irving and Car...

Kyrie Irving rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, projections to sign NBA star

Although it doesn't appear Kyrie Irving will return to the Celtics, his next destination is still up in the air. Sporting News is tracking the latest rumors pertaining to Irving's free agency.

Jacob Janower

Kawhi Leonard rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, projections to sign NBA star

After winning a Finals MVP in his first season with Toronto, Kawhi Leonard could be on the move again as an unrestricted free agent. Sporting News is tracking the latest news, rumors and speculation around the Raptors star.

Thomas Schlarp

What should Lakers do with max cap space?

The Lakers have traded Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Wizards as a part of the Anthony Davis deal to clear contracts and create more cap space, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. After Davis waived his $4M trade kicker, the Lakers now have $32M in cap space – enough to sign a max player.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers seek out D'Angelo's agent

The Lakers and Russell share a mutual interest in a reunion, the report noted, and the team has the cap space to sign him.

Alexis Mansanarez

Perkins: Lakers have shot at Kawhi

Former 14-year pro Kendrick Perkins was skeptical the Raptors star would leave Toronto on Friday, but changed his mind later that day.

Ameer Tyree

NBA free agency talking points

The futures of Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving are the major talking points ahead of the start of NBA free agency.

Rob Lancaster

Kawhi to meet with Lakers in free agency

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reportedly be part of the Los Angeles Lakers pitch to Kawhi Leonard once free agency begins.

Benyam Kidane

What are LA's next roster moves following Anthony Davis trade?

As hard as it was for the Lakers to trade for Anthony Davis, their next move in the roster-building process might be even more difficult. Here are Los Angeles' options in free agency.

Jordan Greer

Can Lakers or Knicks steal Irving away from Nets?

Kyrie Irving should be wearing a Nets jersey when the 2019-20 season kicks off, but there's always a chance he changes his mind ahead of free agency.

Jordan Greer

Leonard wants Johnson in LA meeting

The only problem is that the NBA has specifically told the Lakers that Magic can't be part of the team's formal free-agency process.

Chelsea Howard

Report: Raptors will get final meeting with Kawhi

According to media reports, Leonard will be meeting with the Raptors, Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles next week.

Kyle Irving

LeBron, A.D. to be in Kawhi meeting

Magic Johnson also reportedly will be involved in LA's pitch to the free agent.

Thomas Lott

Lakers trying to add DeAndre Jordan

DeAndre Jordan reportedly wants to play in Los Angeles again and the Lakers have interest in the center.

Thomas Lott

Magic Johnson, Kyle Kuzma react to Lakers' latest cap space-clearing moves

The Lakers made moves on Thursday in order to clear enough cap space to sign a max player, and Magic Johnson and Kyle Kuzma took to social media to share their reactions.

Drew Nantais

Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD

LeBron James is set to don a new jersey number after giving up his famous No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to reports.

Carlan Gay

LeBron sends out cryptic message

The Lakers star is planning to gift his No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.

E.Jay Zarett

Will Lakers get meeting with Klay?

Thompson suffered a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors and is expected to miss most, if not all, of next season.

E.Jay Zarett

Jimmy Butler interested in Lakers

Butler would even be open to accepting “slightly less than” a max deal with Los Angeles, according to Bleacher Report.

E.Jay Zarett

LA eyeing 3 shooters in free agency

The Lakers reportedly cleared enough space to sign a third max player Thursday, but they have a plan if they don't land one.

Thomas Lott

Lakers, 3 others pursuing Beverley

The Lakers, Bulls, Mavericks and Clippers will pursue the 30-year-old guard in free agency, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Kawhi to meet with Lakers, Clippers

The Clippers are viewed as the most likely destination for Leonard if he decides to leave the Raptors.

Travis Durkee

LA struggling to clear cap space

Los Angeles has the required $32 million in cap space to chase any free agent they deem worthy of a max contract.

Travis Durkee

Where should Kemba sign?

Kemba Walker is eligible for a supermax contract of five years, $221 million if he elects to stay in Charlotte. Should he stay or should he go?

M Adams and Kyle...

NBA Draft results 2019: Grades, analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-2

The 2019 NBA Draft has come and gone. Sporting News' Chris Stone handed out draft grades as the picks were made.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft picks 2019: Complete list of results for Rounds 1 and 2

Looking for a no-frills list of who was picked during the 2019 NBA Draft? Here are the full results for Rounds 1-2, updated as each pick is made Thursday night.

Thomas Schlarp

Lakers salary cap: How Anthony Davis trade date impacts LA's free agency plans

You might have heard that the Lakers' salary-cap space for NBA free agency will be impacted based on the timing of the official completion of the Anthony Davis trade. But you might not understand why. We're here to help.

Tadd Haislop

LA, Celtics interested in Kanter

The Trail Blazers, Lakers and Celtics are all expected to pursue Kanter when free agency begins June 30, according to Yahoo Sports.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers want Nets to sign Irving

The Nets are expected to land Kyrie Irving, which would make D'Angelo Russell expendable and available for an L.A. return.

Travis Durkee

Q&A with D'Angelo Russell

After the best season of his young career, D'Angelo Russell sat down with NBA.com to discuss his evolution, improvement and his future in the NBA.

Sergio Rabinal

LA possible destination for 'Melo

League executives believe the Lakers are the “most likely destination” for the 35-year-old forward in free agency, according to SNY.

E.Jay Zarett

JR Smith may sign with Lakers

If JR Smith is waived — which he is expected to be — he may sign with the Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports.

Thomas Lott

NBA Awards 2019: The Bird-Magic rivalry

With the iconic duo set to be co-recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 NBA Awards, we take a look back at the thrilling and entertaining rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Yash Matange

Lakers holding out hope for Kawhi

Once the Anthony Davis deal is complete, the Lakers will only have between $23 million and $27 million in cap space.

Travis Durkee

Lonzo Ball reacts to being traded

Ball was sent from the Lakers to the Pelicans earlier this month as part of the Anthony Davis trade.

E.Jay Zarett

Johnson dissects 2020 Lakers

Johnson also expressed confidence in Lakers star LeBron James and the newly acquired Anthony Davis.

Alexis Mansanarez

Three things the Lakers need most

Los Angeles is trying to free up enough cap space for a third max player. However, there are other problems that need to be addressed.

Ameer Tyree

Josh Hart says goodbye to Lakers

Hart was third among all qualified NBA shooting guards in DRPM in 2018-19.

Ameer Tyree

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