New Development on Al Horford’s Warriors-Lakers Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Al Horford’s future remains a talking point this offseason as the veteran big man weighs his options between extending his career or potentially retiring.

Veteran center Al Horford is deciding between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. The NBA champion could also retire. Horford appeared in 60 games for the Boston Celtics last season.

Jaxson Hayes Returns To The Lakers On A One-Year Deal originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.

A day after adding free agent center Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a deal on Thursday to bring back their incumbent at the position, Jaxson Hayes.

Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero won't participate in the team's summer league games. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a left knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp.

The team, featuring Bronny James, Dalton Knecht and other rookies and young players, will open play Saturday in San Francisco at the California Classic.

Former Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, the 36th pick in the NBA draft, will not play in summer league with the Lakers.

The New York Knicks reportedly received strong reviews from the Portland Trail Blazers regarding Deandre Ayton before the center signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent

Brian Windhorst said on ESPN Cleveland that the superstar and the Lakers are "beginning to move apart" and that this is the beginning of the end of his time with the franchise (h/t Lakers Daily ).

While many initially felt the Los Angeles Lakers trading star forward LeBron James would be out of the question, one expert now feels the door is beginning to open for his eventual departure from Hollywood.

Bronny James sounds prepared to spend a long, hot summer ducking rumors, pleading ignorance on innuendo and concentrating on the work necessary to become a contributor during his second NBA season wit