Lakers Notes: Shaq Defends Kobe Bryant, Bronny James Silencing Doubters, LeBron James Trade?

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal speaks during a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal defended fellow Lakers legend and former teammate Kobe Bryant after a disrespectful placement on Bleacher Report's Top 100 players of all time. The late great Bryant has five championships, a league MVP award, and has the fourth-most points in NBA history among countless accolades achieved during his career.

Additionally, Bronny James has been silencing doubters with his elevated Summer League performances lately. James is averaging 13 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in three contests thus far.

Finally, his father and teammate LeBron James may not be on the same team as his son for much longer according to a key insider. The all-time leading scorer has been rumored to be traded for seemingly the entire offseason as the madness of an NBA summer continues.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers News: Shaquille O'Neal Defends Kobe Bryant After Shocking Disrespect

Lakers' Bronny James Putting NBA On Notice With Dominant Summer League Play

Lakers Trading LeBron James Now Probable, Says Insider

Lakers Would Send LeBron James to West Rival in Blockbuster 4-Player Trade Idea

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Lakers Tweets of the Day:

If the Lakers are able to actualize their 2027 plans and add their next superstar alongside Luka Dončić, who’s more likely: Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokić? pic.twitter.com/iiBHCb8gGn

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) July 15, 2025

LeBron James with Los Angeles Lakers teammates at Summer League, including new additions Jake LaRavia & Deandre Ayton 💯📸 pic.twitter.com/IHrh7yefHg

— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) July 15, 2025

Brandon Jennings’ top 5 players to skip college:

1. Dwight Howard
2. Kobe Bryant
3. LeBron James
4. LaMelo Ball
5. Brandon Jennings

(🎥 @AllFactsPod )

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 15, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks are the new favorites to land LeBron James, per @BovadaOfficial

Dallas Mavericks (+125)
Miami Heat (+500)
Cleveland Cavaliers (+550)
Golden State Warriors (+600)
New York Knicks (+800) pic.twitter.com/mWDSlpVsgV

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 15, 2025

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