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15 Potential Lakers free agent targets with ties to LeBron James

Tyler Watts
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D'Angelo Russell's Lakers future: What experts say, what's best for both sides

6 Free agents who should be on Lakers' summer wish list

5 Players the Lakers wish they signed over Gabe Vincent in free agency

Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game

Compelling hidden gem with untapped potential just became available for Lakers

Jason Reed
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Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

Prominent free agent is fully healthy and makes perfect sense for the Lakers

Jason Reed
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Austin Rivers #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives against Max Christie #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Free agents the Lakers can sign after trading for Zach LaVine

Jordyn Bontrager
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Gabe Vincent #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Honda Center on October 11, 2023 in Anaheim, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers’ free-agency curse continues with upsetting Gabe Vincent update

Jason Reed
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 29: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center on October 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

James Harden trade gives Lakers perfect target to sign to 15th roster post

Jason Reed
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers before a game at Honda Center on October 11, 2023 in Anaheim, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers have superb flier to sign after Rockets-Thunder trade

Jason Reed
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Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers have excellent new option for final roster spot thanks to Spurs

Jason Reed
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Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers signing newly-available key role player just became more likely

Jason Reed
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LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 biggest offseason successes for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023

Caleb Crowley
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DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 28: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Jalen Smith #25 of the Indiana Pacers in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 28, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

Lakers’ plan B for Christian Wood is obvious after latest free agency activity

Jason Reed
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May 16, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks to guard D'Angelo Russell (1) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs gift Lakers ideal D’Angelo Russell insurance plan for 15th roster spot

Jason Reed
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: (R-L) Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham watch pre-game workouts prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers may need to repeat Dennis Schroder move and sign this FIBA standout

Jason Reed
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Rob Pelinka attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers may actually be signing controversial free agent after all

Jason Reed
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May 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham at press conference during game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ next signing could be imminent after latest release made official

Jason Reed
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Coach Darvin Ham (L) and Rob Pelinka look on prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on March 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

The Lakers may end up signing a different, surprising former Mavericks big

Jason Reed
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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Rob Pelinka Vice President Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers now have another solid center target thanks to the Mavericks

Jason Reed
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Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers now have the perfect center to sign thanks to the Thunder

Jason Reed
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on January 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers oddly ignore floor-spacing center, let him sign internationally

Jason Reed
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers have perfect solution to 14th roster spot with this G League star

Jason Reed
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers draws a charge from Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Lakers reuniting with former champ is more likely after latest NBA move

Jason Reed
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on April 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers foolishly pass on perfect free-agent target that may join Celtics

Jason Reed
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers’ lineup plans point to eventually signing this young center

Jason Reed
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 26: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles up the floor during the first half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 26, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Big-name free agents the Lakers resist the urge to sign

Jason Reed
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot against the LA Clippers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2 pros (and 1 con) of the Lakers signing Kelly Oubre Jr.

Caleb Crowley
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