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LeBron James's Agent Has Blunt Message for Lakers After Picking Up Contract Option

LeBron James's decision to avoid free agency came with a warning for the Lakers from Rich Paul.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M in 2025-26, AP source says

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday

The Independent UK

LeBron James Makes Decision on Contract Option With Lakers for Next Season

LeBron James has made a decision on his player option to play for the Lakers next season, his agent said.

Sports Illustrated

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Lakers Expected to Pursue Reunion With NBA Champion Stretch Center

The Los Angeles Lakers could reunite with a former player this free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Shaquille O'Neal Called Mark Madsen 'The Purest NBA Guy' — Then Got Him A $1,000 Custom Suit And Discounted Truck To Fit In On Rookie Pay

"The purest NBA guy" is how Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal described former Lakers teammate Mark Madsen on Fox Sports' "Fair Game" in 2019.

Benzinga

Angel Reese Shouts Out Brother for Signing With NBA Team After Draft

Reese's younger brother Julian was signed to an Exhibit-10 contract.

Sports Illustrated

Deal Dispatch: Darden Cools On Bahama Breeze, NBA M&A Heats Up

Bahama Breeze may soon be gone with the wind.

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Arthur Kaluma Draft Surprise: Undrafted Longhorn Star Joins Lakers as Hidden Gem with NBA-Ready Game

Arthur Kaluma, once a highly-rated recruit and versatile forward, has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on an Exhibit 10 deal after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. With strong college stats, defensive versatility, and growing shooting skills, Kaluma could become a valuable piece for the Lakers as he…

International Business Times UK

The Real Reason Austin Reaves Said No to $89M: Inside His Bold Free Agency Plan

Austin Reaves turned down the Lakers' $89M extension. Discover why he's betting on free agency and what it means for his future in Los Angeles.

International Business Times UK

NBA Announces Special Cooper Flagg Summer League Debut vs. Bronny James, Lakers

Flagg's debut headlines the opening night of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.

Sports Illustrated

Austin Reaves Turns Down Lakers’ Max Contract Offer

Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard, Austin Reaves, has reportedly turned down a four-year max contract offer from the organization.

The Sports Daily

Lakers, Bulls Agree to Draft-Day Trade Ahead of Second Round

The Lakers are moving up in the second round.

Sports Illustrated

Austin Reaves Declines Max Contract Extension With Lakers

The Lakers guard reportedly denied a four-year contract extension with Los Angeles earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Owners Release Official Statement on Selling Team to Mark Walter

An official statement from the Buss family before they sell the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation.

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Luka Doncic Has Done Two Things to Lose ‘Significant’ Weight This Offseason

Good news for the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated

Coverage of Chip Caray’s Gaffe Was Unnecessary, Embarrassing

The Cardinals broadcaster’s unfortunate slip of the tongue should not have been a story.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Caruso Blamed Three Beers for His Sarcastic Line About Lakers’ Bubble Title

The guard had a funny line after the Thunder's Game 7 win.

The Independent UK

Billionaire Mark Walter, set to own controlling stake in Lakers, built fortune in investing

The billionaire slated to takeover the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence

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The Guardian - US

The $10bn LA Lakers sale proves sports have outgrown even most billionaires

The Lakers’ record sale underscores how owning elite sports franchises is increasingly beyond even the wealthiest individuals, shifting power toward corporate consortiums

Evening Standard

How Buss family transformed LA Lakers into ultimate $10billion sporting show

Jerry Buss bought the team for $67.5 million in 1979 and made huge changes on and off the court

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Jerry, Jeanie Buss: Net Worth, LA Lakers Acquisition Timeline, How Much They Paid

At the time of his death in 2013, Jerry Buss was worth about $700 million (£521.08 million), thanks to his real estate empire and the Lakers.

The Independent UK

LA Lakers to be sold to Chelsea co-owner for $10 billion

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Sports Illustrated

Magic Johnson Gives Simple Reasoning for Why Lakers Fans Should Be 'Ecstatic' About Sale

Johnson believes Lakers fans should be excited about the ownership transition and explained why on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Doncic Makes First Public Comments on Lakers' Sale

Lakers star weighs in.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Insider Believes Los Angeles Lakers Will Only Get More Dangerous Following Sale

Storied franchise about to enter a new era.

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