At the start of the 2025 offseason, Rob Pelinka was under heavy fire. The Lakers had just been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Dorian Finney-Smith, their best perimeter defender and an elite two-way wing, left in free agency.

The Lakers are reportedly still working on ways to shape their roster even after getting Marcus Smart to agree to a contract.

The Lakers' Darius Bazley appeared to suffer a serious leg injury during the second quarter of an NBA Summer League game against the Celtics.

Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart headline Lakers’ calculated but impactful 2025 free agency class.

One NBA writer proposed a trade that would give the Lakers a player who could plug one of their biggest needs right now.

Shake Milton’s time in Los Angeles looks to be reportedly coming to an end as the Lakers appear set to waive his non-guaranteed contract

Lakers-Heat Trade Idea Sees Both LeBron and Bronny James Heading to South Beach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA rumor mill is buzzing with a wild trade proposal that could see LeBron James and his son Bronny James reunite with the Miami Heat.