The Los Angeles Lakers are building around superstar Luka Doncic and face a post-LeBron James future sooner rather than later. James' impending exit in the nex

Bronny James did not play Friday night in the Los Angeles Lakers ' NBA Summer League game against the Denver Nuggets. James, a second-round pick in 2024, was seen on the court pregame wearing sweats and a hoodie. Teammate Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' first-round pick in 2024, was also out.

A new name has come up in rumors for the Knicks recently in the form of a Los Angeles Lakers star. No, not Luka Doncic or LeBron James, but rather rising guard Austin Reaves. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix made the case for Reaves to end up in New York.

LAS VEGAS – Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor, like any athlete, just wanted a chance. The Los Angeles Lakers obliged. On Friday, Taylor completed his NBA Summer League run with the Lakers, nailing five 3-pointers en route to 15 points against the Nuggets.

With his response, Doncic appears to have shut down any speculation about his future in LA. For the five-time All-Star, he wants to be remembered for raising more banners as a Laker, a feat that many greats before him have achieved.

Luka Doncic was shockingly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers (via the Dallas Mavericks) during the middle of the 2024-25 season. He finished his first 28 games