Ashish Mathur

Ashish is a Lakers insider for Lakers Daily. He has covered the NBA as a credentialed reporter since 2015 for Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network and Hoops Wire. Follow Ashish on X @amathur25 for the latest news and rumors about the Lakers.
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Source: LeBron didn’t ask Lakers for extension, unsure if he’ll play beyond this season

LeBron James didn't ask the Los Angeles Lakers for an extension this…

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Source: Lakers will attempt to trade for Walker Kessler again during 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton this offseason in free agency,…

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NBA exec ‘would be stunned’ if Pat Riley traded Andrew Wiggins to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Miami Heat small…

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NBA exec thinks LeBron will retire after next season if Lakers win title

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will become an unrestricted free agent…

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NBA exec: ‘The Lakers dodged a massive bullet by not getting Kawhi’

The Los Angeles Lakers were very interested in signing Kawhi Leonard in…

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Sources: Lakers have no interest in Jimmy Butler in potential LeBron trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have no interest in Golden State Warriors forwards…

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NBA scout urges JJ Redick to start Marcus Smart over Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to start Luka Doncic, Austin…

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NBA exec says Lakers ‘definitely’ got better this offseason and could reach WCF

The Los Angeles Lakers were the third seed in the Western Conference…

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NBA scout says Luka Doncic looks more ‘explosive’ and ‘didn’t even recognize him’

Unless you live under a rock, you know that Los Angeles Lakers…

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