The Los Angeles Lakers finished up their NBA Summer League slate on Friday with a 106-84 loss to the Denver Nuggets in which Bronny James and Dalton Knecht both sat out.

Having arguably the greatest player in the world, Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets always have a chance to win it all. That was evident during the 2025 playoffs, when they lost to the eventual champion, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in seven games. Had the Nuggets beaten OKC, there was a real chance for them to win it all.

The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are monitoring what's going on with Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be determined to move on from LeBron James and focus on Luka Doncic. Based on the moves they’ve made this summer, they’re prioritizing two-year contracts, which aren’t the ideal deals for them to contend.

The Denver Nuggets could face a greater challenge than expected when they finally get to the negotiating table with Nikola Jokic.

After making a franchise-altering trade midway through last season, the LA Lakers have been a major topic of discussion this offseason. Amid discourse of more c

Charles Barkley refuses to believe LeBron James and Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers are ready to contend for a title in the 2025-26 season.