The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly happy LeBron James is still with the organization after he picked up his player option.

The Phoenix Suns recently claimed a former Los Angeles Lakers guard after he was released following the signing of Marcus Smart.

One NBA insider says that if veteran big man Kevin Love gets his contract bought out, he could look to join the Lakers.

Even though he didn't win a title, Marcus Smart is widely seen as a Boston Celtics legend. The former Oklahoma State star played nine seasons for the franchise

The Los Angeles Lakers have been named the betting favorite to land Robert Williams III, according to odds released by Bovada. The Lakers come in at +185, ahead of the Golden State Warriors (+255), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), Boston Celtics (+475) and several other contenders.

A native of Mali, Samake was a second-round draft pick by the New Jersey Nets in 2000. After appearing in 34 games with the Nets as a rookie and playing in Italy the following season, the Lakers brought the seven-footer in as a free agent during the summer of 2002.

Now that the Lakers have signed Ayton, and re-signed Jaxson Hayes as the backup, an NBA insider has given an update on where things stand on a possible trade between the two teams. More news: LeBron James Reportedly Wanted to Join Mavericks, Team Up With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

Will fans of the Boston Celtics boo Marcus Smart when he returns to Boston to play with the Los Angeles Lakers? The Flower Mound native seems to think that he will in a recent interview introducing him to the local Los Angeles media as a new member of next season's Lakers roster.

Robert Williams III could be the next big piece in L.A.’s title puzzle. Here’s why the Lakers are pushing hard to land him.