The Los Angeles Lakers have made two moves so far this offseason to bring in outside talent. Rob Pelinka first signed young forward Jake LaRavia and then backed up that move by signing Deandre Ayton. While both pickups will have a chance to make an impact on the Lakers during the 2025-26 season, more work needs to be done.

Skip Bayless has reacted strongly to reports suggesting LeBron James feels undervalued by the Los Angeles Lakers. Bayless pointed out James's decision to opt into his $52.6 million player option, highlighting that he could have tested free agency but likely wouldn't have received a similar offer elsewhere.

Mychal Thompson says he's ready to mentor Deandre Ayton, encouraging the former No. 1 pick to seize his opportunity to become the Lakers’ next great big man.

Catch the summer league action tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN as both 1-1 teams meet in San Francisco with multiple streaming options available.

ESPN analyst Ramona Shelburne breaks down what the Lakers need to do to grow stronger in the West, and it starts with LeBron James.

Cooper Flagg faces off against Bronny James for the first time on July 10. Check out how to watch Mavericks vs. Lakers on ESPN now.

The Lakers were a part of a league setting trade on Sunday. As part of the trade they added a great athletic wing in Arkansas' Adou Thiero.