ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news Wednesday that Beal would be bought out by the Phoenix Suns and sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers. The Lakers may not have ever been the front-runners for Beal. Milwaukee and Golden State were also reported as possible destinations.

LeBron James named the three greatest international players in NBA history, and snubbed the likes of Jokic, Doncic, Olajuwon and Antetokounmpo.

The writing was on the wall when LeBron James opted into his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. His time with the franchise is nearing an end.

T he Lakers have had a decent offseason thus far. Los Angeles added Deandre Ayton on a steep discount, which gives Luka Doncic the kind of pick-and-roll threat he always thrived with in Dallas. Jake LaRavia isn't a particularly home run of a signing,

LeBron James named this Boston Celtics star the toughest rival of his legendary 23-year career, snubbing Kobe Bryant.

NBA insider Marc Stein believes "at least three teams" would need to be involved in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to facilitate a potential LeBron James trade.