Former Lakers Champion Reacts in Five Words to Team Change originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers added Deandre Ayton to their team that already includes LeBron James and Luka Doncic. But for one Boston Celtics legend, it’s still not enough to reach the NBA Finals.

A pair of conflicting reports have emerged of just how long Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the Lakers after agreeing to sell the team in June.

One of the most notable names in the running to join New York’s staff is Darvin Ham. After spending two seasons as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and helping them to the 2023 Western Conference Finals, Ham spent last season as an assistant on Doc Rivers’ staff in Milwaukee.

Stunning Trade Idea Sends Lakers' LeBron James to West Rival for New Super-Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James did just pick up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but it doesn't seem like the 6-foot-9 former four-time MVP is totally sold on L.A.'s roster.

Which brings us to that other sport. There are now exactly three weeks to baseball’s trade deadline.

LeBron James has redefined athleticism for an entire generation, but according to Former Los Angeles Lakers star and the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Cedric Ceballos, one crown was never meant for the King: the All-Star Weekend’s high-flying dunk competition.