BIZARRE: 19 - What They Never Told You

The LA Lakers have options, but LeBron James may not like them all

The day after the Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended in a sweep, general manager Rob Pelinka told reporters that the team intended to “keep our core of young guys together.”

The Times of India · May 27, 2023

Stephen A. Smith Offers Blunt Advice if Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Like Free Agency Rumors

The analyst addressed Irving’s desire for the media to stop talking about him.

Sports Illustrated · May 26, 2023

LeBron James makes decision on LA Lakers future after surgery and retirement hint

The legendary NBA figure might have already made his decision on whether or not he'll play this year after insinuating to the media that he could choose to retire following their playoff elimination

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023

Kyrie Irving joining LeBron James? Maybe not, but Mavericks still have problems to solve.

DALLAS — If Kyrie Irving showing up courtside to watch the Nuggets sweep the Lakers means he’ll wear purple-and-gold next season, then, by that logic, we must assume Vin Diesel will make another “Fast and Furious” sequel with Adam Sandler, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Edward Norton and Andy Garcia, and…

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

NBA sources think LeBron James is pressuring Lakers to get Kyrie Irving

Some around the NBA think LeBron James' comment about considering retirement is nothing more than an underhanded ploy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2023

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving calls out fans, media for free agency pressure: ‘I am in no rush’

DALLAS — Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving addressed his free-agency outlook Wednesday for the first time since his mid-February request for no more questions about his future during the Mavericks’ season.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Kyrie Irving Has Message for NBA Fans Pressing Him About Free Agency Plans

The Mavericks guard isn’t ready to talk about his impending free agency.

Sports Illustrated · May 24, 2023

LeBron James still has plenty to give. But is he even enjoying himself?

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer alluded to retirement after the Lakers’ playoff exit this week. Only he can decide if continuing is worth it

The Guardian - US · May 24, 2023

Buha: Lakers ‘have had internal discussions about’ Trae Young trade

Could the Lakers be considering a trade for two-time All-Star guard Trae Young?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2023

LeBron’s Retirement Leverage Leaves Lakers in a Tricky Position

Los Angeles would obviously like its superstar to return next season. But the cost to build a roster that satisfies him may be too much to stomach.

Sports Illustrated · May 23, 2023