Three of the NBA’s most prominent franchises — the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors — are

Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson debate where the Los Angeles Lakers rank in the Western Conference after adding Deandre Ayton.

Ayton's addition makes the Lakers better on paper. But it will be what happens when no one is watching that demonstrates his biggest impact.

If you're looking for any hints regarding James' future, don't look to his son and Lakers teammate Bronny James, who claims he doesn't know anything about his dad's next moves. The rising sophomore was asked about the rumors,

Rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers will trade four-time NBA champion LeBron James have spread as the 20-time NBA All-Star enters the final seasons of his career. James reportedly exercised his $52.6 million player option on Sunday but has expressed he wants to win another NBA title before retiring.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a lackluster offseason so far, and their inability to make moves has LeBron James ready to move on.