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

— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2025 But late in the third and fourth quarters, it was the Lakers’ defense — which James and Dončić were important parts of — and their supporting cast that carried ...

For guard Shake Milton, the 28-year-old, seven-year NBA veteran who came to L.A. as a filler player in the D'Angelo Russell trade last December, perhaps the writing was on the wall. The Lakers let Milton go on Sunday,

The Lakers have made it clear that they will offer Luka Doncic whatever contract extension he would like to stay with the team. Many presumed Doncic would sign a three-year deal, which would get him to 10 years in the NBA, allowing him to sign for even more money.