The Los Angeles Lakers have signed rookie guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract after his impressive effort for Golden State's summer league teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to wait for Luka Doncic to sign his contract extension amid EuroBasket preparations.

Now that the Lakers have signed Ayton, and re-signed Jaxson Hayes as the backup, an NBA insider has given an update on where things stand on a possible trade between the two teams. More news: LeBron James Reportedly Wanted to Join Mavericks, Team Up With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis

As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

Flood watches across the state include Wichita and areas to the north and northeast. The biggest concern in central Kansas is north of Wichita, in Saline County and its neighbors, which saw multiple inches of rain on Monday, NWS meteorologist Scott Smith said.

One member of the Lakers' front office made a comment on LeBron James exercising his player option and how the team feels about it.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been named the betting favorite to land Robert Williams III, according to odds released by Bovada. The Lakers come in at +185, ahead of the Golden State Warriors (+255), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), Boston Celtics (+475) and several other contenders.

"If they don't have home court advantage, I'll be very disappointed" - Shaquille O'Neal on his expectations for the Lakers in the 2025-26 season originally appeared on Basketball Network.