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NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who last played for the Pistons and had a stint with the Lakers, is reportedly under federal investigation relating to gambling allegations.

Lakers star LeBron James has exercised his $52.6-million option as expected. He is poised to become the first NBA player to compete during 23 seasons.

The top basketball executive for the franchise and the coach should be given a chance to succeed, or fail, according to Times columnist Bill Plaschke.

LeBron James and James Harden have until Sunday to inform the Lakers and Clippers if they'll exercise contract options for next season or test free agency.

The Lakers helped address a need to increase their athleticism at the wing by acquiring Arkansas' Adou Thiero, the No. 36 overall pick of the NBA draft.

Former NBA great Dwight Howard is mourning the loss of his dog, Sunday, who he said died in a hit-and-run accident. The ex-Laker and soon-to-be Hall of Famer paid tribute on Instagram.

Ron Harper won five NBA titles with the Lakers and Bulls. His son Dylan was the second overall pick Wednesday, joining a large club of sons of former NBA players.

The Lakers struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to move up to the No. 45 spot in the second round of the NBA draft with an eye on drafting a center.

While vacationing on a yacht somewhere on the high seas, Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his thoughts on Mark Walter taking control of another L.A. franchise.

The Clippers used the 30th and final pick in the first round of the NBA draft to select Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser.