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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers To Trade 27th Pick To Move Up Or For A Veteran

Jun 23, 2015 06:33 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly trying to trade their 27th overall pick, including some assets, for the opportunity to move up in the upcoming draft or for a reliable veteran.

NBA News & Rumors: Lakers Caught In A Balancing Act Between Kobe Bryant And Future

Cristian Andal |

Jun 20, 2015 03:16 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly caught in a balancing act between fixing a contending team around aging superstar Kobe Bryant for his speculated one final NBA title push next season as against building a new core for the franchise’s long-term future, according to CBS Sports.

NBA News & Rumors: Jimmy Butler Interested In Lakers' Short-Term Offer

Cristian Andal |

Jun 18, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler is reportedly interested in a possible Los Angeles Lakers short-term offer as soon as free agency starts next month, as per Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski.

Lakers Trade Rumors: Lakers Ready to Spend This Summer to Land Top-Notch Free Agent

Cristian Andal |

Jun 12, 2015 07:30 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready for probably one of the biggest summers in team history as the team aims to build a new core group this offseason to try and give Kobe Bryant a chance to get his sixth ring before finally calling it quits.

NBA Trade Rumors: Jeremy Lin To Sign With Dallas?

Cristian Andal |

Jun 12, 2015 07:30 AM EDT

Because of his struggles late in the regular season after having been relegated as backup to rising rookie playmaker Jordan Clarkson, all indicators tell that Jeremy Lin will not be coming back to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season.

NBA Trade Rumors: NBA Trade Rumors: DeMarcus Cousins to Lakers or Celtics?

Cristian Andal |

Jun 10, 2015 01:00 PM EDT

With the Boston Celtics’ fascination with Cleveland’s Kevin Love reportedly dying out, the team is now setting its sights on another All-Star big man: DeMarcus Cousins. And the 17-time champion franchise is not the only team interested in Boogie. Bitter rival and 16-time champion franchise Los Angeles Lakers is allegedly in the talks as well.

Karl Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor, who will be NBA’s No.1 Pick?

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 01:50 PM EDT

Two things you can say about this year’s NBA draft: 1) it lacks a consensus No. 1 Pick across the board, and 2) the projected top-four picks are loaded with skills and potential, but after them, there’s a considerable drop in talent.

The Case for D’Angelo Russell or Emmanuel Mudiay being the No. 1 Draft Pick

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 01:47 PM EDT

First, another bit of NBA history. The last time I've heard of a Draft that had its first two teams pickup centers was in 1984. The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, both drafting on need, picked up who they thought were the best pivot men prospects at the time. The Rockets drafted Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon first overall. The Blazers, snatched up "the best available big," and drafted Sam Bowie at number two. The Chicago Bulls, took a guard with its third pick. Someone named Michael Jordan. Well, we all know how that turned out.

NBA Trade Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves to Trade Picks With LA Lakers?

Cristian Andal |

Jun 06, 2015 08:22 AM EDT

Speculations have arisen that the Minnesota Timberwolves are willing to trade picks with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire an extra asset, according to ESPN’s Chad Ford. This is after Wolves’ president and head coach Flip Saunders’ has expressed interest in selecting Duke standout Jahlil Okafor over Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns in the upcoming 2015 NBA Draft later this month.

NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Love Expects to Be Back With Cleveland Next Season

Phenny Lynn Palec‏ |

Jun 01, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

With all the rumors surrounding Kevin Love’s opt out choice this offseason, the Cavaliers forward quenched every one of them by saying that he “expects to be back” with LeBron James and company in October, according to a report from Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

Why Leaving NBA for CBA Makes Sense for Jeremy Lin, Moneywise?

Rene Ebriega |

May 28, 2015 07:44 AM EDT

Asian-American point guard Jeremy Lin is set to test the free-agency waters this offseason, hoping to a find a team where he can finally fit in following not so impressive stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets.

NBA Rumors: Why Denver Nuggets Intrigues Jeremy Lin?

Rene Ebriega |

May 26, 2015 07:18 AM EDT

Jeremy Lin would not miss the opportunity of starting again if the Denver Nuggets decide to part ways with Ty Lawson this offseason.

NBA Trade Rumors: Clippers’ Dahntay Jones Shuts Down Rumors of Chris Paul-DeAndre Jordan Rift

Raymund Tamayo |

May 23, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Dahntay Jones denied recent rumors of a rift between his teammates Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan, according to The Score’s Kimberly John.

NBA News & Rumors: Lakers GM Says Next Season ‘Is It’ For Kobe Bryant

Raymund Tamayo |

May 23, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak has intimated in a radio interview that the 2015-2016 will be Kobe Bryant’s final season with the team.

Timberwolves Secure First Pick in NBA Draft, Lakers Snatch Second

Raymund Tamayo |

May 21, 2015 03:54 AM EDT

The Minnesota Timberwolves received the first overall pick of the 2015 NBA draft for the first time in franchise history. The team had a 25 percent chance of landing the top selection as it placed last in the league at the conclusion of the regular season.