The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make an offer next summer to lock up Austin Reaves long-term as a running mate for Luka Doncic.

In the NBA, coming close is never enough. The Miami Heat suffered the same frustrating fate against the Lakers tonight. They didn’t lead once throughout the game, but remained at a distance to strike.

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The Buss family's four-decade run as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is ending as the NBA approved the sale of the team to Mark Walter.

The game was over, but the real headline was just getting started. As the Lakers wrapped up a 130–120 win over the Miami Heat, play-by-play announcer Bill MacDonald dropped a line that froze every listener for a split second.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering trading guard Gabe Vincent due to recurring injuries and inconsistent play, with his $33 million contract becoming a point of concern. With Luka Dončić and LeBron James focused on immediate championship contention,