Ahead of the official start of free agency, LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not be returning for a ninth season. It was reported that LeBron wanted to play "meaningful, competitive basketball," and that was one of the reasons why he decided to leave the Lakers.

The former Los Angeles Lakers star James is expected to have to settle for a minimum contract in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday. Charania notes that the five teams still in the race for James (Golden State, Miami, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Minnesota) would only have the minimum to offer him.

Rich Paul has a bold take when it comes to comparing the superstardom of Allen Iverson to that of Los Angeles Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Everyone wants to know LeBron James’ next move. It sounds like not even his son, Bronny James, knows which team is leading the 22-time NBA All-Star’s free-agency sweepstakes.

The Lakers great gave his frank take on what team James should play for next season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reshaped almost everything this offseason after LeBron James’ departure. Rob Pelinka added Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler, and NBA champion Kevon Looney on a one-year $3.9 million veteran minimum deal,

Shaquille O’Neal is weighing in on LeBron James’ NBA destiny. The retired athlete — who played eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004 — addressed James’ decision to leave the California-based team ahead of his unprecedented 24th NBA season.

Shaquille O'Neal hadn't been heard from much during free agency, but the legendary center made his thoughts on LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and everythin