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Lakers Chose to Notify Only One of Their Franchise Stars Before Selling Team

Luka Doncic got a heads-up. LeBron James did not.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2025

Five Possible Landing Spots for Bradley Beal If Suns Buy Out His Contract

The former All-Star may hit free agency soon should his deal get bought out.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2025

Magic, Paolo Banchero Agree to Massive Maximum Rookie Contract Extension

The former No. 1 pick earned a five-year extension.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7, 2025

What LeBron James Opting Into Final Contract Year Means for the Lakers

The superstar maintains flexibility over the coming months while L.A. builds a competitive roster aimed at navigating a deep Western Conference.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2025

ESPN Insider Shares Simple Reason for Why LeBron James Picked Up Lakers' Contract Option

An ESPN insider offered up a simple reason why LeBron James chose to accept his $52.6 million contract option with the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2025

ESPN's Brian Windhorst Says Lakers, LeBron James Contract Situation Feels 'Unusual'

Windhorst says Sunday's news caught the rest of the NBA by surprise.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2025

Cooper Flagg Vs. The Field: What 2K Says About The Top Pick’s Prospects

The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone and with Cooper Flagg now officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks, fans inside and outside of Texas will be eagerly awaiting the new year to see if the lottery gods have truly delivered a ready-made star to replace the outgoing Luka…

Operation Sports · Jun 30, 2025

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 · Jun 29, 2025

Nico Harrison Believes Cooper Flagg Helps Mavs Fans 'See the Vision' of His Bold Plan

He hopes Mavericks fans can go easier on him months after he traded away Luka Doncic.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025

NBA Fans Loved Cooper Flagg's Reaction to Question Mentioning Luka Doncic Trade

Flagg's reaction almost instantly became a meme.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025