The Los Angeles Lakers will have a chance to get better during the 2026 NBA Draft, but it remains uncertain if Rob Pelinka and the front office want to go that route. With Luka Doncic and LeBron James only getting older, if he decides to play next year, the Lakers could look to move their pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers are a good team and have proven that throughout this season. But despite the outstanding play of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and the pending return from injury of Austin Reaves, most do not consider this team a championship contender.

NBA analyst Brian Windhorst further reinforced that sentiment, outlining the financial and strategic complications the Lakers could face in the coming months with King James, making it clear that the team cannot offer the same type of deal the four-time Finals MVP commands right now.

NEW ORLEANS -- As much as LeBron James' recent scoring surge -- including 30 points in the Lakers' 111-103 winover the Pelicans-- has proved again that his career defies convention for an aging star, James reiterated the pecking order for L.A. on Tuesday night

A simple question making the rounds in Los Angeles ended up saying a lot more than expected. In a short street video, Lakers fans were asked who they would trust with the final shot if the game was on the line. The options were LeBron James or Luka Doncic.

Lakers defeated Wizards 142-111, rebounding from previous blowout loss to Cavaliers. Luka Doncic achieved a 37-point triple-double, matching a franchise record with LeBron James. Lakers improved to 29-18; upcoming games against Knicks and Nets conclude ...