Lakers' Deandre Ayton just won the most important NBA Award you've never heard about originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

NBA insider Chris Haynes gave his thoughts on the Lakers’ NBA Cup banner following the Knicks’ decision not to raise one.

A former NBA executive feels that two Lakers players are more likely than others on the roster to be included in a trade this season.

Former NBA Champion reveals he nearly signed with the Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

Fan voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set to begin with Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves eligible.

The Los Angeles Lakers have already reached out to a fellow Western Conference team in the hopes of trading for a two-way wing.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic knows poor defense cost his team the NBA Cup quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs — he wasn't afraid to admit it during his postgame media availability. The 132-119 loss to the Spurs sent a clear message as to where the Lakers' biggest weakness lies 24 games into the 2025-26 season.

“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”

There's no question that four-time champion Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green has been one of the most impactful players of his generati