Rondo was the No. 21 pick in the 2006 draft by the Phoenix Suns. Interestingly, the pick they used to take him was originally owned by the Lakers, who traded it away in 2004. The Suns then traded his draft rights to Boston on draft day, along with Brian Grant, for a 2007 first-rounder.

The Lakers live rent-free in the minds of many players around the NBA, and Porter Jr. can now officially be added to that list. His bragging about his performances against the Lakers years later is proof that he cared about besting L.A. a bit more than he did playing against other teams.

Instead, per Deadline, "With the 8th Pick" is from the point of view of John Nash, the then general manager of the New Jersey Nets, and their new head coach, hot-shot, up-and-comer John Calipari as they pursue the Lower Merion high school sensation.

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.

A former Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley responded to Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally's complaints about WNBA scheduling

The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing Malik Beasley to enhance their shooting and floor spacing for the 2025-26 season. A trade involving the Pistons and

Discover the factors that led Augustas Marciulionis to choose the Lakers, showcasing their unique appeal in the NBA.

Dončić and 21-time All-Star LeBron James will lead the way for a team looking to bounce back after a demoralizing first-round elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 postseason, but the Lakers' lack of three-point shooting assistance might eventually spell disaster.