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Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Lakers must fix biggest Deandre Ayton problem to build a title roster around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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11:00 AM PDT

Lakers' only possible free-agent pitch to LeBron James has fans concerned

Colin Keane

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10:00 AM PDT

Forgotten Lakers guard may already be out of time in Los Angeles

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:00 AM PDT

It's the end of LeBron James' Lakers as we know them

Tyler Watts

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7:00 AM PDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia could be done with Lakers after brutal playoff showing

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers can turn NBA cash crunch into a massive retooling if LeBron opts to leave

Maxwell Ogden

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May 16, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers’ rational LeBron strategy may be the very reason they can't re-sign him

Maxwell Ogden

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's absence can't cloud what the Lakers learned without him

Tyler Watts

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's second-favorite teammate all but a lock to return to Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 16, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers’ frontcourt overhaul could bring Rob Pelinka back to his first draft pick

Chris Lambert

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero

Adou Thiero gives Lakers immediate solution to looming offseason problem

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves' first offseason decision is all but confirmed and the Lakers know it

Tyler Watts

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr.

Lakers can't risk Bronny James mistake they'd quickly regret

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers' odds of trading for Giannis just got longer after rival's playoff disaster

Tyler Watts

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Door just cracked open for Lakers to snag underrated center target after playoff benching

Tyler Watts

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9)

Lakers can no longer pretend Bronny James is just a favor to LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart.

Lakers facing bittersweet Marcus Smart dilemma few saw coming a year ago

Colin Keane

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Criminally wrong narrative about Austin Reaves' playoff performance has emerged

Colin Keane

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May 15, 2026

Jan 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) reacts after being fouled and scoring a basket during the second half against the Miami Heat at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Anfernee Simons could be perfect fix for Lakers’ most overlooked issue

Chris Lambert

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Lakers already flirting with malpractice in handling LeBron James' future

Colin Keane

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May 15, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Indiana Pacers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers’ promise to Luka Doncic seems to make Marcus Smart a lock to return

Maxwell Ogden

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May 15, 2026

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Blazers fans laughable dream of stealing Lakers free agent needs a reality check

Chris Lambert

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May 15, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) reacts after a dunk against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Lakers can unlock Luka-driven offense with polarizing NBA Draft Combine standout

Maxwell Ogden

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May 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

Lakers’ JJ Redick hire looks smarter by the day after latest LeBron James intel

Colin Keane

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May 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers must stop ignoring winning trend that every other contender is following

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Lakers' undeniable success changes nothing about crucial offseason plans

Colin Keane

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May 14, 2026

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Rob Pelinka staring down mission impossible with the Lakers this summer

Colin Keane

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May 14, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, right, talks with Leroy Sims, director of player performance & health, prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ ideal draft target is skyrocketing out of their reach after NBA Draft Combine

Chris Lambert

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May 14, 2026

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