Okongwu, having just completed the first year of a four-year, $62 million contract, is known for his athleticism and defensive skills, despite being slightly undersized for the center position. His ...

A new rumor reveals the Los Angeles Lakers attempted a trade for Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu this season.

If the Onyeka Okongwu rumors prove true, then the Los Angeles Lakers have a clear vision in mind for the future.

This trade idea would give the Lakers the type of young center they badly need who is athletic and active defensively and on ...

The Los Angeles Lakers’ championship aspirations hinge on shoring up their biggest weakness: the center position. With Luka ...

Okongwu eventually led Chino Hills to two more state titles after the departure of the Ball brothers and was twice named Mr. California Basketball (in 2018 and 2019). From there, Okongwu played one ...

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton admitted he would've done things differently knowing what he knows now.

The Hawks center has even worked on adding a 3-point shot to his arsenal over the past two seasons. In 2024-25, Okongwu connected on 32.4 percent of his 2.0 attempts per game from distance. The young ...

The Los Angeles Lakers need a center, and they nearly had one at the NBA trade deadline. But then the physical for Hornets ...

Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets after meeting with Doncic. The ...

A potential Los Angeles Lakers trade idea sends Dalton Knecht, a future first-round pick, and more to the Atlanta Hawks for a ...

Bittersweet night for Anthony Edwards on the day he became the league's leading scorer Timberwolves in playoffs.