Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).

The Phoenix Suns have been chasing a familiar path of late, looking to add a veteran point guard to bolster the position. Shams Charania recently broke the news of Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Los Angeles Lakers exec in Las Vegas at Summer League about LeBron James, who picked up his 2025-26 player option worth $52.6 million.

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a significant roster shakeup following their playoff disappointment, potentially trading Gabe Vincent in a three-team deal to acquire Nikola Vucevic. This move, proposed by Sports Illustrated,

A Kentucky graduate assistant is making the move to the next level to join the Los Angeles Lakers organization. Austin Pope, while not related to Coach Mark Pop

Former Vanderbilt men's basketball player Chris Mañon will be signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mañon played for the Golden State Warriors during the NBA Summer League.

Brett Siegel reported trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves that didn't go anywhere.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James showed his growth throughout the summer league. The former USC Trojans guard was one of the top-performing second-year pla