LeBron James's future with the Los Angeles Lakers is uncertain. Rumors suggest a possible trade involving Luka Doncic. Dwyane Wade dismisses these rum

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly waived Shake Milton, who had a non-guaranteed $3 million salary for the 2025-26 season.

Among players who made 20-plus appearances, Okogie trailed only Dyson Daniels, Alex Caruso and Paul Reed in steals per 100 possessions ( 3.7, per NBA.com). His 4.8 deflections per 36 minutes were ninth-most among players who logged 500-plus minutes.

The Lakers have been in need of a tough-minded defender since losing Dorian Finney-Smith earlier this summer, and Smart checks every box. The 2021–22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year became the first point guard to win the honor since Gary Payton in 1996. He’s also earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors three times.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly planning to waive Shake Milton to create roster space for Marcus Smart, who is expected to sign a two-year deal. This move signifies the Lakers' focus on acquiring experienced veterans and defensive-minded players.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić's voice has reportedly been heard in his first offseason with L.A., both inside team headquarters and outside the facility as an "active recruiter" for the Purple and Gold,

The NBA offseason is heating up, and the latest fuel for the fire comes from an unexpected source: a photo of Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo sitting alongside Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol at the WNBA All-Star Game. The image, shared on X by @MiamiClip, has ignited a frenzy of trade speculation among fans and analysts alike.

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to waive Shake Milton in order to clear room to sign free agent Marcus Smart on Saturday.

Marcus Smart, who played the first nine seasons of his career with the Celtics, agreed to a deal with the Lakers on Saturday.

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the third quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

A picture of Bam Adebayo with Pau Gasol at the WNBA All-Star Game has ignited trade rumors, linking the Miami Heat star to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thi