Lakers urged to finally cut ties with $101 million four-time NBA champion, 22-time All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have an exciting offseason ahead of them.

It’s not just the record or the top-player absences that should have the Lakers feeling good about where they are this season. They are one of 10 teams to win at least 60 percent of their games entering the break — equivalent to a 50-win season over 82 games. Yet, the Lakers have been outscored by one point this season entering the All-Star break.

By Jasper Ward Feb 17 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was arrested on Tuesday at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the Bahamas for being in possession of a small amount of marijuana,

"The Lakers have also privately discussed restricted free agents Tari Eason and Peyton Watson, sources told ESPN, and could land the latter if Denver, which already has $215 million in salary committed to returning players for next season, doesn't match the offer sheet."

The basketball world is mourning the loss of Dwight “Bo” Lamar, a standout player whose professional career spanned both the ABA and NBA. Lamar passed away on Monday, February 16, at the age of 74.

The Los Angeles Lakers released a short film, "Iconic Los Angeles," highlighting the connection between the franchise and its fans.

On Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was spotted at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the Bahamas, but his presence was not usual.

Los Angeles aims to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Oklahoma City. The teams meet Monday for the second time this season.

Luka Doncic's feelings on the Los Angeles Lakers' poor NBA trade deadline period have been revealed this week.