Lakers Could Lose LeBron James Over Shocking Decision - Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers set the first building block for the post-LeBron James era last season. Trading for Luka Doncic may not have been in the plans, but whenever a player of his caliber becomes available, you just have to pull the trigger.

The Los Angeles Lakers got their summer league action started in the California Classic on Saturday, but second-year guard Bronny James is still waiting to hit the floor. The Lakers opted not to dress James,

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have a budding star in James' son, Bronny James, and Bronny is opening up amid trade talk. The post Lakers’ Bronny James Sends 2-Word Message Amid LeBron James Trade Talk appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Lakers shouldn't be done yet, though. They should still be on the lookout for backcourt depth, and it sounds like they already know where to find it. Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Lakers are "widely anticipated" to add defense-first combo guard De'Anthony Melton.

Deandre Ayton is officially a Los Angeles Laker. And now, Lakers fans know what number he'll be wearing. Ayton has chosen No. 5 as his L.A. jersey number. It's a choice with a bit of a checkered history for the Lakers.

Bradley Beal could be the next big name to switch teams in the NBA. Fred Katz of The Athletic reported Monday the guard and Phoenix Suns are working toward a buyout with both sides "increasingly optimistic" it will happen and make him an unrestricted free agent.

If and when Suns' Bradley Beal hits free agency, he might find the Clippers to be a more stable option than the Lakers at this time