"When the Buss family agreed to sell a majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter on June 18, Doncic was given a heads-up and notably posted a congratulations on social media afterward. After the publication of this article, sources said James was notified of the sale, via his representation. But he did not post any public acknowledgement."

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal joked about not getting a cut of the Buss family's sale to Mark Walter.

As the Summer League team’s starting point guard, the Lakers want to see James be more assertive with his decision-making in crucial moments, according to assistant coach Lindsey Harding. Los Angeles wants to see James have the ball in his hands as much as possible, particularly in “tight moments.”

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA Championship was certainly an odd one. Now, a player from that Lakers' roster is telling the truth on what it felt like to win it all.

A pair of conflicting reports have emerged of just how long Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the Lakers after agreeing to sell the team in June.

A report from Front Office Sports claims Buss will remain as team governor for up to five years "at most." That puts a hard cap on how long Buss will be the franchise's decision-maker. Walter is likely going to be able to exert influence in that time but it would appear Buss will still remain in control.

With De’Anthony Melton slipping away, the Lakers are pivoting to Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and other vets.

Their biggest need is a two-way wing who can effectively neutralize opposing stars on the defensive end. They had such a player this past season in Dorian Finney-Smith, but he left in free agency to join the Houston Rockets, and it is unknown if Jake LaRavia, who is essentially his replacement, can fully replicate Finney-Smith's defensive prowess.