The Los Angeles Lakers have signed rookie guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract after his impressive effort for Golden State's summer league teams.

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Maxi Kleber might be close to being involved in another trade by his new team. Kleber spent eight seasons in Dallas, and during that time he became a Mavericks' fan favorite.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been named the betting favorite to land Robert Williams III, according to odds released by Bovada. The Lakers come in at +185, ahead of the Golden State Warriors (+255), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), Boston Celtics (+475) and several other contenders.

A native of Mali, Samake was a second-round draft pick by the New Jersey Nets in 2000. After appearing in 34 games with the Nets as a rookie and playing in Italy the following season, the Lakers brought the seven-footer in as a free agent during the summer of 2002.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly happy LeBron James is still with the organization after he picked up his player option.

Now that the Lakers have signed Ayton, and re-signed Jaxson Hayes as the backup, an NBA insider has given an update on where things stand on a possible trade between the two teams. More news: LeBron James Reportedly Wanted to Join Mavericks, Team Up With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.