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Lakers Free Agency

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka watches during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers called out for tactic that suggests they're losing appeal to free agents

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 2026

Rui Hachimura's 'top priority' makes leaving Lakers for Clippers even more baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

Lakers fan favorite Lonnie Walker's NBA return is good news with a painful catch

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

P.J. Washington rumor buys Lakers time to weigh option it's too soon to embrace

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers' most important offseason objective may already be complete

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard may be the reason Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers future is on hold

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' new additions vindicate and condemn Deandre Ayton in one fell swoop

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers need Jonathan Kuminga to accept obvious reality so business can get moving

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts during a timeout in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers still lack assets for Peyton Watson despite Nuggets lowering asking price

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Kevon Looney has a chip on his shoulder and the mentality the Lakers need

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Lakers quietly nailed difficult balancing act with Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers have an important reason not to budge in Jonathan Kuminga negotiations

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

3 Stats that prove Austin Reaves will silence Lakers critics in 2026-27

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 2, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers have finally regained the edge they were missing for years

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 1, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers keep getting signs Jonathan Kuminga isn't the right fit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 1, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga interest only strengthens Lakers’ case

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 31, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathon Kuminga (0) Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream could be ruined by emerging West contender

Mike Luciano

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Jul 31, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Missing out on Jonathan Kuminga would bring Lakers right back to Jake LaRavia

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 31, 2026

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers' offseason overhaul still needs two finishing touches before it's complete

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 31, 2026

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after being called for fouling against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lakers rumor creates $60 million question mark before the season can even begin

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 30, 2026

Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Dallas Mavericks. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images)

Adou Thiero would be the biggest loser if Lakers add Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 30, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma Lakers reunion downplayed after brutal 2025-26 season

Mike Luciano

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Jul 29, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga has a clear reason to pick the Lakers over the Cavaliers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers’ most important Jonathan Kuminga hurdle is navigating a pesky NBA rule

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers already face an uncomfortable Kevon Looney question before he even plays

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Lakers' Walker Kessler critics refuse to let context disrupt their narrative

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Reported Walker Kessler alternative makes Lakers' hefty investment look justified

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome (22) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Clippers' Johni Broome trade rubs salt in the wound of Lakers' misfires

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

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