Lakers reporter

Khobi Price

Khobi Price covers the Los Angeles Lakers for the Southern California News Group. He previously covered the Orlando Magic for the Orlando Sentinel. He was a sports reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel covering the University of Miami, the Miami Heat, Inter Miami CF and Florida Atlantic University football. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Lakers star LeBron James looks to pass as Clippers star James Harden defends during the second half Feb. 28, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Lakers, Clippers placed in same 2025 NBA Cup group

July 9, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

The crosstown rivals are in West Group B for the third In-Season Tournament, along with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.

New Lakers center Deandre Ayton speaks to reporters during an introductory press conference on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Fueled by criticism, Deandre Ayton looks to get back to winning with Lakers

July 8, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

Once a key cog on a Suns team that was two wins away from winning the 2021 NBA title, Ayton admits that his time in Portland was a challenge but...

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) backs down Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA In-Season Tournament basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Lakers sign Deandre Ayton, announce array of offseason acquisitions

July 6, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

Adou Thiero, the No. 36 pick in last month’s NBA draft, won’t play in Summer League games as he rehabs a knee injury but is expected to be ready for...

Center Jaxson Hayes, shown grabbing a rebound during a victory over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena last season, will return to the team next season on a one-year contract. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Jaxson Hayes returning to Lakers on 1-year deal

July 3, 2025 at 7:14 p.m.

The center averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 56 games last season, but he saw his role decrease in April and was not a factor in the Lakers’ 4-1...

Lakers star LeBron James, right, and his son, Lakers rookie Bronny James, warm up before their season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 23, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Bronny James not focused on LeBron’s future with franchise

July 2, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

The second-year player, preparing for the summer league, says he isn’t following rumors about whether his father remains a Laker.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton reacts after scoring during the first half of a game against the Lakers on Dec. 8, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers reached agreement on a free-agent deal with Ayton on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Lakers add Deandre Ayton in free agency, securing coveted big man

July 2, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

The 26-year-old 7-footer averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season with Portland but didn’t play after the All-Star break because of a calf injury.

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht soars to the basket for a dunk in front of the Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, right, and Kristaps Porzingis during the first half on Jan. 23, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Lakers’ Dalton Knecht reflects on rookie season, goals for summer league

July 1, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.

Since being drafted a year ago, Knecht has had bright moments and adversity in his rookie season, and he has ambitions to contribute more in the year ahead.

The Lakers lost a player and added a player as free agency got underway on Monday, losing Dorian Finney-Smith, right, to the Houston Rockets, while adding Jake LaRavia, who finished last season with the Sacramento Kings. (Photos by The Associated Press)

Lakers add Jake LaRavia, lose Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets as free agency begins

July 1, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

The team agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with LaRavia in a move that was announced not long after Finney-Smith agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with Houston.

Lakers star LeBron James looks on during the second half of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)

LeBron James picks up $52.6M player option with Lakers for 23rd NBA season

June 30, 2025 at 12:49 a.m.

James, 40, will break the league’s longevity record as he rejoins the team for the 2025-26 season. Dorian Finney-Smith declines his $15.4M option and will become a free agent on...

Villanova’s Eric Dixon tries to drive past Marquette’s David Joplin during the second half of a Big East game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Milwaukee. The Lakers signed the undrafted Dixon to a two-way contract on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Lakers sign Villanova star Eric Dixon to two-way contract

June 26, 2025 at 9:40 p.m.

Dixon averaged a nation-best 23.3 points to go with 5.1 rebounds while shooting 40.7% from 3-point range last season for Villanova, where he set the program’s career scoring record.

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