The Los Angeles Lakers finally landed a starting-caliber center in Deandre Ayton, who was shockingly bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency.

O’Neal, who won three straight NBA titles with the Lakers, said the team has addressed its size and star power but warned that shooting could make or break their playoff run. Still, he expects the team to perform better in the upcoming season and make a push for homecourt advantage.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is showing why he was worth the second-round draft pick in 2024. The former USC Trojans basketball player is still working

The former Los Angeles Lakers guard was recently waived by the team, and has decided to leave the NBA for another league.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in one of Damian Lillard’s key teammates on the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

The Los Angeles Lakers, having already acquired Marcus Smart to bolster their defense, are now considering trading for Robert Williams III. Analyst Caleb Hightower suggests reuniting Smart with his former Celtics teammate to enhance the Lakers' interior presence.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as NBA Insider Reveals Why Bradley Beal Spurned Lakers for Clippers. The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking to improve their roster this offseason after falling to get out of the first round of the playoffs. They were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games.

Kevin Love appears to be entering the final phase of a storied NBA career. The 36-year-old veteran first emerged as a rebounding force with the Minnesota Timberwolves, then won a championship alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.