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NBA Rumours 2026: Why the Lakers Reportedly Traded Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and Future Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, highlighting a major shift in their 2026 offseason strategy, as they focus on rebuilding and future flexibility.

International Business Times UK

Post-NBA Draft Historical Capsules for Programs in West

With the 2026 NBA Draft complete, these updated capsules provide a condensed history of selections dating back to 1947.

SuperWest Sports

Lakers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and More

Previewing what should be an eventful offseason for the Lakers.

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Lakers Season Grade: Eyes Turn Toward LeBron James’s Uncertain Future

The four-time champion led the Lakers through the playoffs without Luka Dončić, while Austin Reaves missed most of the first round.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Upset With Ridiculous Ejections, While Rockets Admit Calls Were ‘Soft’

The Rockets staved off elimination on Sunday night with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round series.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs Update: LeBron James Takes The Blame Following Lakers' Brutal Game 4 Loss To Rockets

The Lakers lost to the Rockets in Game 4 due to turnovers and controversial ejections. LeBron James took responsibility, while the Rockets capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes.

International Business Times UK

LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

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For Better or Worse, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans Remain Committed to Each Other

Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aren’t going to break up this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run

Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Must Embrace Role Player Status for Lakers to Succeed

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves driving the offense, the four-time MVP is moving into one of the most unusual roles of his career.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Center Deandre Ayton Exits Early vs Nuggets With Knee Injury

Lakers' big man DeAndre Ayton left early against the Nuggets with a knee injury, prompting rotation changes. The team's frontcourt depth will have to adjust accordingly.

International Business Times

Luka Dončić, JJ Redick and the Lakers Have Big Problems—Just Not With Each Other

The Lakers’ problems this season do not include the relationship between JJ Redick and Luka Dončić despite the viral clip of their sideline interaction this weekend.

Sports Illustrated

Clint Capela Fires Back At Lakers’ Deandre Ayton After Random Slight

There’s nothing wrong with being a role player.

Sports Illustrated

Why the Lakers’ Star Power Still Can’t Fix Their Fatal Flaw

Another blown opportunity in a 113–110 loss to the Suns underscored why this group looks more like a play-in hopeful than a true title contender.

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Deandre Ayton Doesn’t Believe He Fits the Role the Lakers Need Him to Play

Deandre Ayton doesn’t want to be the Lakers’ version of Clint Capela. But that’s exactly the role Los Angeles needs him to play.

Player One

'NBA 2K26' Ratings Update: Kawhi, Brown Improve OVR While Clippers, LaMelo Struggle

Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown soar in "NBA 2K26" ratings, but the Clippers' struggles and LaMelo Ball's challenges reveal shifting power in the league.

The Independent UK

The NBA’s return to London brings glitz, glamour and one glaring problem

Comment: The breathless action on court was accompanied by constant pageantry, politics in the form of anti-Trump shouts... and plenty of empty seats

The Independent UK

Deandre Ayton outshines LeBron James and Luka Doncic to make LA Lakers history

Deandre Ayton made 10 shots without missing in LA Lakers’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night

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International Business Times

NBA Trade Rumors: Are Lakers Trying to Land Keon Ellis For 3-and-D Option?

Despite an 18–7 start, the Lakers' shaky defense and lack of a true 3-and-D wing could decide whether this hot run turns into real title contention.

Sports Illustrated

Deandre Ayton Had 'Fun Fact' for LeBron James, and It Is Sure to Make Him Feel Old

Ayton and James apparently connected on an alley oop years before Tuesday‘s link-up with the Lakers.

The Independent UK

LeBron James makes history as he plays 23rd NBA season against players who weren’t alive when he started in the league

LeBron James returned from an injury layoff in LA Lakers’ win over Utah Jazz on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Inside LeBron James’s Historic Season Debut With the Lakers

The King looked comfortable opening his 23rd season with a double-double after rehabbing a nerve issue.

The Independent UK

LeBron James eyes more NBA history as he returns to LA Lakers practice after injury layoff

LeBron James could return to the court when LA Lakers face Utah Jazz on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Dunked Over Bronny James in Latest Highlight vs. Lakers

Victor Wembanyama threw down a ferocious slam over Bronny James as the San Antonio Spurs took on the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday.

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Deandre Ayton Likens Victor Wembanyama to Apt Movie Character Ahead of Spurs Matchup

Laker center Deandre Ayton said facing Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was like playing against the Monstars from “Space Jam.”

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