NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Los Angeles Lakers exec in Las Vegas at Summer League about LeBron James, who picked up his 2025-26 player option worth $52.6 million.

The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

The Los Angeles Lakers have added to their frontcourt depth by signing two players, including a member of last year's team

Superstar Luka Doncic has shown longterm loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers by leading recruitment efforts for Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton.

As Dončić enters his first full season with the Lakers, the more pressing question is about his expiring contract. The Slovenian superstar will make a shade under $46 million this season, and he has an opt-out clause for 2026-27 at just below $49 million.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed veteran point guard Marcus Smart on Tuesday, three days after it was reported he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Find out how the Lakers addressed their roster needs after Dorian Finney-Smith's departure and their trade interests.

With that in mind, Los Angeles has now been linked as a possible trade suitor for a two-time All-Star guard. According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal, the Lakers are viewed as a potential trade suitor for Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday if they decide to shop him in trade discussions.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly waived Shake Milton, who had a non-guaranteed $3 million salary for the 2025-26 season.