LeBron James is set to play in a record 23rd NBA season after his agent said the 40-year-old has exercised an option to extend his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Rich Paul said James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, was targeting a fifth Championship after activating a $53m (£41m) player option for the 2025-26 season. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a ... Read more
The Hidden Edge: How Deandre Ayton Turns the Lakers’ Weak Spot Into Their Greatest Weapon
In 2024-25, with Jaxson Hayes serving as the lone satisfactory big man option in the rotation, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced into a ton of unfavorable defensive schemes and coverages. The addition of Deandre Ayton will allow them to shift the necessary gears away from those. It would certainly be a welcomed sight to have Ayton emerge as a strong rim protector down low. The Lakers defense would thrive with having a ... Read more