Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with his coach during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images / Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

In July, James himself reignited trade rumors two months ago with a statement from agent Rich Paul claiming that he "wants to compete for a championship." What exactly he meant by that statement still isn't clear.

The Los Angeles Lakers' brain trust traveled to Katowice, Poland, to visit Luka Doncic at EuroBasket practice.

Luka Dončić got a visit from Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and CEO Jeanie Buss while playing for Slovenia in EuroBasket, and he expressed his appreciation for that visit on Wednesday. "It means a lot,

After brief stints with the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks last season, Kylor Kelley is back in the NBA as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kelley actually spent most of his time last year with the Lakers franchise — albeit L.A.'s G League affiliate in El Segundo, the South Bay Lakers. Across his 32 contests with South Bay — including 27 starts — Kelley averaged 11.