The foundation for 2000s NBA basketball was laid in the late 90s, when the Lakers traded for Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant and the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan. As Michael Jordan and the Bulls took their last dance,

D.J. Augustin once had a short stint with the Lakers at the end of his career. He played two years for the University of Texas and earned a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2008 before he was taken by the Charlotte Bobcats with the No. 9 overall pick in that year's NBA Draft.

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An NBA scout recently suggested that the Lakers should start Marcus Smart instead of Rui Hachimura in the upcoming NBA season.

The late great Kobe Bryant was one of those NBA legends who hated losing more than they loved winning. In fact, Bryant insisted that he would rather play on a championship team elsewhere than join a losing team in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers have built an impressive squad for the 2025-26 NBA season, but according to one league insider, there are still some areas that could use improvement.

There seems to be a debate right now about whether the Lakers should start newcomer Marcus Smart or bring him in off the bench.

Augustas Marciulionis, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, feels he is close to returning from injury.