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Perhaps Andrew Wiggins, a two-way wing the Lakers reportedly are interested in trading for, is simply out of reach.

"James has a fully guaranteed deal this year, but after that, everything is up in the air," Hollinger wrote. "If LeBron James isn't a Laker after this season, it's hard to see them keep riding with Bronny unless he's earned his stripes by then; next year's deal is only 50 percent guaranteed."

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly told their new star, Luka Dončić, not LeBron James, about their impending sale that occurred last month.

NBA Summer League slate features Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the New Orleans Pelicans and rookie Jeremiah Fears.

NBA free agency is officially underway. Players were legally allowed to begin negotiating with teams across the league as of June 30, and there has been a flurry of activity. The most surprising free agency news to date happened Tuesday morning when the Bucks said they were signing big man Myles Turner,

The Lakers have indirectly made it clear that they're now building their roster for and around Luka Doncic and not LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers added Deandre Ayton to their team that already includes LeBron James and Luka Doncic. But for one Boston Celtics legend, it’s still not enough to reach the NBA Finals.

Deandre Ayton could be a decent player if he performs at the level that everybody knows he can when he tries as hard as he can, and Jake LaRavia is a decent player. While the Lakers may not be contenders in the Western Conference, they could be if they make the right supporting moves.