LeBron James is gearing up — and resting up — for his 23rd season in the NBA, hinting that he's planning to return as he rests up for training camp in the fall.

The offseason discourse surrounding Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves largely centers around the idea he could be a valuable trade asset as the franchise seeks to build a roster around Luka Dončić and,

The Lakers have very few draft mistakes throughout their history, but what are the worst decisions they've made during the NBA Draft?

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stand on the court after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings

Once upon a time, the NBA's best players used to move through free agency. Think about how many offseasons in the 2010s were dominated by where LeBron James or Kevin Durant would sign. Those days are over.

Oklahoma City was led by star forward Jalen Williams, who put up an incredible 40 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 14-of-25 shooting from the field. He knocked three of five three-pointers, being a catalyst for the offense and scoring a third of the Thunder's points.

Gary Payton disagreed with comparisons between MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.