Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is coming off a strong summer league performance, preparing for his second season in the NBA. The former USC Trojans guard

After being cut loose by the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Goodwin was reportedly claimed on waivers by the Phoenix Suns.

So, after his buyout with the Washington Wizards, Luka Dončić’s reached out to Smart in hopes of getting him to Los Angeles. Dončić’s call made a statement that the Lakers are serious about building a contender and want Smart to be part of it.

The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

Marcus Smart is joining Luka Doncic and LeBron James on the Lakers after a two rough years on the Grizzlies and Wizards.

It's time for our NBA offseason report card. Let's grade the West, where there was plenty of movement this summer.