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The Lakers waived Milton on July 20, right before his $3 million contract became guaranteed for the upcoming season. L.A. has used the space created by cutting Milton and Jordan Goodwin to sign Marcus Smart. Goodwin was claimed off waivers by the Suns. Milton has averaged 8.1 points per game in his NBA career.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart admitted he hadn’t heard from LeBron James since joining the team earlier this week, leaving fans to wonder whether James is involved with the move or not.
Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten better this summer, but their relationship with their star forward, LeBron James, isn’t as stable as it should be. If the Lakers decide to trade James this summer, Fox Sports believes the franchise could receive a former Golden State Warriors NBA champion forward in return.
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Anonymous Lakers Executive Shuts Down Notion That LeBron James Holds “All Of The Power” In L.A. Franchise
Recent reports indicate that an unnamed Lakers executive has denied claims that LeBron James possesses all the power within the franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly plan to sign Christian Koloko and Chris Manon to two-way contracts, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Los Angeles Lakers exec in Las Vegas at Summer League about LeBron James, who picked up his 2025-26 player option worth $52.6 million.
Entering his second NBA season, there are a lot of questions surrounding Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James. After being drafted late in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, James went through a rollercoaster rookie season. The media hounded him and covered almost every angle of his first professional season.
The Phoenix Suns have reclaimed guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers, adding defensive depth and familiarity to their backcourt. Goodwin, previously with the team in 2023, was waived by the Lakers due to cap constraints despite solid performance.
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