The Los Angeles Lakers have already made notable additions by signing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia in free agency. But the Lakers aren’t done yet. Reports suggest they had their eyes on acquiring Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat but were initially held back by the steep asking price.

The Purple and Gold will have plenty of competition if they hope to acquire him, but one veteran floor general has become available via a sign-and-trade arrangement, and Los Angel

The Los Angeles Lakers no longer orbit around LeBron James. That baton was passed as soon as L.A. finalized the trade that sent out James' handpicked sidekick, Anthony Davis, to acquire Luka Dončić, a 26-year-old megastar more than capable of piloting the Purple and Gold well past the LeBron era.

The decision from LeBron James earlier this summer to pick up his player option for next season from the Los Angeles Lakers came with an important caveat from agent Rich Paul — the four-time NBA MVP wants the chance to win another championship before his career comes to an end.

Joining forces with Doncic and LeBron James could be exactly what Ayton needs to take the next step and play up to his full potential. Following his decision to sign with Los Angeles, Ayton spoke out boldly about Doncic.

Newest Laker Deandre Ayton explains why he chose to play for the Lakers and how he will fit in with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton used his introductory press conference on Tuesday to highlight how excited he is to join a team that features stars such as LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The Golden State Warriors are a "strong contender" to bring back De'Anthony Melton in free agency despite the Los Angeles Lakers' reported interest in the veteran guard, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard De'Anthony Melton (8) dribbles against Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (16) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have filled their biggest roster need by signing Deandre Ayton to be their starting center,

The Los Angeles Lakers front office might be perplexed by the idea of landing a perfect center-court player and slipping away from a potential trade. While both things are not going hand in hand, the Golden State Warriors are emerging as a potential suitor for a star guard.