Speaking on "The Rich Eisen Show," Barkley said it's show-and-prove time for Ayton, who finds himself in a position most big guys would kill to have: to play with elite playmakers like LeBron and Luka, who draw so much defensive attention that Ayton should have no trouble rolling to the basket for lobs and open layups.

LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić's MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers' rotation?

LeBron James' "Second Decision" stunt that ended up being nothing more than an advertisement for Hennessy generated plenty of criticism, but one Los Angeles Lakers fan took it far more seriously than it was intended.

Marcus Smart opens up about his Achilles tendinopathy, saying it’s been a “mental rollercoaster” to deal with. He says scans show the tendon is strong, but there is nerve aggravation to deal with. He plans to play in the preseason but is unsure about Sunday pic.twitter.com/6PaKEQeSbO

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton delivers bad news for the team as the 2025-26 season quickly approaches.

Spectrum, the brand name for Charter Communications broadband and video, is launching a new app store and, separately, will partner with Apple on a selection of live Lakers games this season for Apple Vision Pro.

Lakers trade pitch lands star forward from Western Conference team originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The enter the 2025-26 campaign aiming to rebound from back-to-back first-round playoff exits, with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić joined Sean Evans for an episode of Hot Ones on Thursday, taking on the wings of death and covering a number of topics, from his career highlights to his status as a top-500 Overwatch player.