The NBA legend Charles Barkley was critical of the Los Angeles Lakers' contender status before they took on the Denver Nuggets.

With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

From title threats fighting for wins to lottery-bound tankers whose seasons effectively ended weeks ago, free agency is always on every team's mind.

Deandre Ayton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?

Based on the current $166 million cap projection for 2026-27, a max contract for someone with 0-6 years of NBA experience ...

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Luka Dončić had no problems with the Los Angeles Lakers' quiet approach at the trade deadline as they build toward a ...

The only other players from Gibson's 2009 draft class to see minutes this season: Stephen Curry, James Harden, Jrue Holiday and DeMar DeRozan. Gu and Zhu Yi, a fellow American-born athlete who now ...

Isaiah Stewart will miss his 5th game Wednesday due to his seven-game suspension when the Detroit Pistons play the defending NBA champion OKC Thunder.

Can the Warriors hang around playoff contention with Stephen Curry still out?

The San Antonio Spurs head to Little Caesars Arena on Monday night to face the Detroit Pistons in one of three NBA matchups ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in ...