The Dallas Mavericks opened the Summer League against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Flagg announced himself as a first overall pick should.

The Dallas Mavericks started Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard led Dallas with 21 points and five assists. Cole Swider scored 22 for LA in defeat.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly planning to be fiscally conservative over the next two seasons to make a big

Los Angeles Lakers are keen to boost their roster. They are eyeing Matisse Thybulle of Portland Trail Blazers. Trade talks may reignite during the 2025 NBA Summer League. Lakers are considering offering Maxi Kleber,

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron James feels that the Los Angeles Lakers “are more in a futuristic mindset.” James, 40, wants to compete for a championship next season, but the Lakers haven’t made any title-making moves this offseason.

A sports media personality shockingly compared Deandre Ayton to a former Los Angeles Lakers champion and three NBA MVPs.

Free agency has mostly dried up, but there are still players worth an eyeball or two. De'Anthony Melton is a dynamic defender when healthy. Gary Payton II is an on-ball pest with championship experience. Amir Coffey isn't a lockdown defender, but he offers versatility and usually knows where to be.

The Los Angeles Lakers have now officially signed Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and rookie Adou Thiero to multi-year deals. With those contracts now in place, here is a look at the Lakers' payroll for the 2025-26 season.