#2 – Lonzo Ball – Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers selected UCLA guard Lonzo Ball with the second pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What the Lakers, Nets Trade Means for Each Team

Cody Taylor breaks down the Lakers-Nets trade that sends D’Angelo Russell to Brooklyn.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
2017-18 Team-By-Team Salary Summary

The NBA’s salary cap for the 2017-18 season is $99,093,000. Maximum salaries will start at approximately $24,773,250 for players with up to six years of experience, $29,727,900 for those with seven to nine and $34,682,550 for those in the league for 10 years or more. To generate additional spending power, teams can make trades and/or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Lakers Should Trade for Paul George

Should the Lakers trade for Paul George? Rasheed Wallace answered that question 13 years ago.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2017 Basketball Insiders Group Mock Draft

The Basketball Insiders team takes turns drafting for various markets in a group mock draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Lonzo Ball Sees A Fit With The Lakers

Lonzo Ball sees a fit with the Lakers after his workout and interviews, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Motivation For Lonzo Ball

Would Magic Johnson REALLY pass on Lonzo Ball? For Ball, the mere suggestion should serve as a major motivator.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Trade Targets In The West

James Blancarte takes a look at some Western Conference players who could be trade targets this offseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA Options, Qualifying Offers Due Before July 2017

Basketball Insiders cap expert Eric Pincus lists all player, team and qualifying options for the 2017 offseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021