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As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their first full season with Luka Dončić as their franchise centerpiece, attention is already turning toward what a long-term contract extension might look like. Dončić, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks last season, is eligible to sign a new deal...

After an up-and-down NBA Summer League showing, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is eyeing a long-term spot in JJ Redick’s rotation—but health and conditioning remain key hurdles in his development. James, who made history last October by becoming part of the league’s first-ever father-son duo alongside LeBron James, spent...

Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey has reignited a longstanding NBA debate by publicly questioning the legitimacy of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship, which was won inside the COVID-era “Orlando bubble.” “Everyone I speak to around the league privately agrees that it doesn’t truly hold up as a genuine championship,”...

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned with August approaching, and the stalemate between him and the organization has left potential trade talks with the Sacramento Kings at a standstill. The Kings have been one of the most persistent teams exploring a sign-and-trade for the 22-year-old forward, but discussions...

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers was on the TODAY Show and Craig Melvin asked him if he took Ozempic this summer. Dončić has lost a lot of weight this summer and he did it without Ozempic. Melvin: "So it was just diet and exercise, that's it?"...

The Miami Heat won't trade Andrew Wiggins, but they are open to trading Terry Rozier, according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Rozier, who remains under federal investigation on a potential gambling probe, will make $26.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. "A...

NBA restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga wants to leave the Golden State Warriors for the Sacramento Kings, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Kuminga has spoken with Kings general manager Scott Perry, assistant general manager BJ Armstrong and head coach Doug Christie. "He wants to go," Spears said. "He...

Luka Dončić wants LeBron James to retire from the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, a source told dallassportsjournal.com/. James is set to make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. If he retires after the 2025–26 campaign, Dončić would get his wish. However, if James...

Anfernee Simons could begin the 2025-26 NBA season on the Boston Celtics despite being in trade rumors. The Celtics, who acquired Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday deal, have shopped the 26-year-old since acquiring him, but no deal has taken place yet. “You never know, but...

A four-team NBA trade idea sending Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors to the Sacramento Kings has been created. NBA writer Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints created the following trade idea between the Warriors, Kings, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz: Sacramento Kings receive: F Jonathan Kuminga (4-year, $112 million contract with...