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Luka Doncic shares message welcoming new Lakers ownership ending Buss family’s 46-year reign

Luka Doncic made his first public statement after Jeanie Buss and family sold their majority stake in the LA Lakers to Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners. The news, announced on Wednesday, ended the Buss family's 46-year reign as the franchise's majority owner. Ad Doncic posted a statement on social media, striking a balance

Cooper Flagg’s Texas initiation begins with steakhouse visits ahead of NBA Draft

When the Dallas Mavericks beat all odds to land the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft, it was clear that they would opt for Cooper Flagg. Now, it looks like the onboarding process for the Duke star has begun. On X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, NBA correspondent Marc Stein reported on the meetings between

“Knicks getting everyone paid” – NBA fans react to Ime Udoka signing long term deal with Rockets

The Houston Rockets have signed their coach, Ime Udoka, to a long-term extension. ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news to the community in an X post on Thursday. The insider did not reveal the length or the amount both parties agreed upon. Ad However, he revealed that the extension will make Ime Udoka one of

NBA legend Dwight Howard reveals surprising reason behind getting snubbed by Jordan brand

Dwight Howard will go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. However, it's always seemed like he's gotten snubbed from those talks. He didn't make the cut for the league's 75th Anniversary team, and while he's a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, he's had to deal with that long before he made

Lakers insider highlights key difference in Jeanie Buss’ role in running Lakers from Mark Cuban’s responsibilities with Mavericks

This week, Jeanie Buss reportedly agreed to sell her majority stake in the LA Lakers to Dodgers owner Mark Walter. According to ESPN, the Buss family will hold onto a minority stake of 15%, with Buss retaining a strong presence in the team's front office. Ad Considering fans saw the Dallas Mavericks go in an

$10,000,000,000 LA Lakers made Memphis Grizzlies’ full season revenue in one week with local TV deal, per analyst

The Buss family shocked the basketball community on Wednesday, selling a majority stake in the LA Lakers franchise to LA Dodgers' owner Mark Walter. ESPN's Shams Charania first broke the news on Wednesday. According to Charania's report, the Lakers were sold off at a hefty evaluation of $10 billion. After this big sale, some NBA

“I see him being greater” – Scottie Pippen expects OKC star Jalen Williams to transcend limitations and excel beyond sidekick role

Jalen Williams entered this year's postseason with a lot to prove. Even though the Oklahoma City Thunder won 68 games behind league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, experts wondered if his co-star was good enough to help him win a title. After scoring 40 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the 24-year-old has earned comparisons

“Lakers are only gonna get more dangerous”: Senior NBA insider sounds alarm bells for 29 franchises following Lakers’ sale 

Dr. Jerry Buss took the LA Lakers and turned them into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world. He helped the NBA become the show it is nowadays, turning his team into the hottest attraction in Southern California. Now, 17 championships later, the Lakers are switching hands. Mark Walter has reportedly agreed

“2026 CHAMPIONSHIP IS OURS”: Lakers fans ecstatic as Rob Pelinka eyes $125,000,000 PF amid Mark Walter takeover 

Hours before Jeanie Buss and her siblings agreed to sell the LA Lakers to Mark Walter for a record $10 billion sum on Wednesday, reports emerged about the team's interest in John Collins. According to insider Andy Larsen, the Lakers and Jazz discussed a deal around the power forward. Utah is looking to sell, and

Why did Jeanie Buss and her family sell majority LA Lakers stake to Mark Walker? Closer look at latest reports on $10B return

The LA Lakers, led by Jeanie Buss and her family, are reportedly being sold. The deal, which was announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania, is valued at $10 billion, making it the largest in sports history. The team is being sold to Mark Walter, the partial owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chelsea FC. On

NBA Trade Rumors: Insider Compares Kevin Durant Situation To Jimmy Butler’s as Spurs May Not Go All-In

Kevin Durant remains at the center of the NBA trade rumor mill as the biggest domino to fall this offseason. Durant has reportedly ruled out the possibility of landing with suitors that aren't on his wishlist. However, insider Sam Amick thinks the 15x NBA All-Star might have to pivot from his decision. Durant has listed

Pacers in all sorts of trouble as Tyrese Haliburton and 2 others on injury report ahead of elimination Game 6 vs Thunder

The Indiana Pacers are facing mounting pressure ahead of a must-win Game 6 against the OKC Thunder on Thursday, with growing uncertainty surrounding the availability of Tyrese Haliburton. Trailing 3-2 in the NBA Finals, the franchise is sweating over the health of its talisman in what could be a season-defining contest. To make matters worse
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NBA Rumors: Cam Thomas seeks whopping $40,000,000 contract, compares his value to Jalen Green and Tyler Herro

Cam Thomas is one of the biggest names left in NBA free agency this offseason. Thomas is a restricted free agent, with the Brooklyn Nets still interested in retaining his services. However, the latest trade rumors suggest that the young guard is seeking a $40 million salary, comparing his value to that of players such

“Don’t let Draymond Green see this”: Fans mercilessly clown Jusuf Nurkic as Bosnia coach unloads brutal truth about his conditioning before EuroBasket

NBA center Jusuf Nurkic did his best to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina past Montenegro on Monday. Sadly for them, Montenegro dominated the entire game and won 102-90 in their exhibition match. After the game, head coach Adis Beciragic didn't hold back his opinions about the star player. Ad The head coach pointed out Nurkic's conditioning

“So confusing” – Serena Williams’ ex-coach raises concerns about Aryna Sabalenka’s game despite her Cincinnati Open win over Emma Raducanu

Aryna Sabalenka's skills were recently questioned by Serena Williams' former coach, Rennae Stubbs, even after her triumph against Emma Raducanu at the Cincinnati Open. The Belarusian athlete is now gearing up for her upcoming match in the tournament. Ad Sabalenka locked horns with Raducanu in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, where they experienced

Tommy Paul shows his support for fiancée Paige Lorenze as she makes waves in New York with striking campaign for her brand Dairy Boy

Tennis star Tommy Paul's fiancée, Paige Lorenze, is trying different channels of marketing for her brand, Dairy Boy. Her latest pursuit in doing so landed her on billboards all over New York, promoting her brand, which she launched in 2021. Ad On Monday, Lorenze shared photos from her striking campaign taking over the New York