Trading away Anthony Davis left them with no real center on the roster. Jaxson Hayes did his best to fill in, but he was almost unplayable by the time the playoffs rolled around. The Lakers nearly acquired Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, but the deal fell through due to a failed physical.

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with his coach during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images / Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will battle for the final guaranteed playoffs spot in the 2025-26 NBA season. ESPN projects the Lakers to finish with a 50-32 record, placing them sixth in the conference and securing the last ...

“Lakers sources have confirmed to me that the team intends to be aggressive heading towards February’s trade deadline. They want to get a look at things early on this season, see what’s what, and go from there. If the right move is available, they will make it… The goal for the season is to win a championship with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.”

A trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers involving Josh Green is possible, but it's also complicated.

Shaquille O’Neal says he was blindsided when the Lakers decided to move on from him in 2004, finding out he was being traded to Miami while eating Frosted Flakes.

As such, trying to list the top five Lakers of all time is an extremely difficult task as no matter who you settle on, you are leaving legit Hall of Famers off the list. But at the recent Dodgers All-Access event, Johnson was asked to do just that.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make waves before the NBA trade deadline, potentially executing a big trade that alters the roster outlook. The Lakers h

Ime Udoka is best known as the current head coach of the Houston Rockets and the former coach of the Boston Celtics. But back in the day, he played in the NBA, and his first stint in the league was with the Lakers.