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Lakers Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves brings too much to the Lakers beyond the court to be going anywhere

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 15, 2026

Lakers have two clear retention priorities beyond Austin Reaves and LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 15, 2026

Latest insider report casts further doubt on Lakers pursuing top free-agent centers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 15, 2026

Pistons' reported priorities should ease Lakers' concerns about losing Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 15, 2026

Jan 13, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts to being called for a foul against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

De'Aaron Fox just showed Luka Doncic a disaster Austin Reaves scenario

Jack Simone

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Jun 15, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers can’t afford another half-hearted offseason around Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura's Lakers future is murky for one reason that cannot be ignored

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Pistons are playing spoiler to the Lakers' offseason at every turn

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 13, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32)

Lakers may have to stomach an uncomfortable price to poach Cavaliers' Dean Wade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts at the buzzer defeating the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Pelicans emerge as unlikely ally in helping Lakers keep Austin Reaves

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

Lakers' polarizing Luke Kennard dilemma should be obvious by now

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ playoff narratives won’t stop Austin Reaves from cashing in this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers' biggest threats to steal Austin Reaves are not the Bulls or Nets

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Nets' reported Austin Reaves offer reveals the price Lakers may have to beat

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson's true breakout could begin with the Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers must make a defining investment in Luka Doncic's future this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers have unavoidable LeBron James question just around the corner

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers' Yves Missi trade push can't hijack free agency plans

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul in game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LeBron James' future with Lakers calls for a new kind of sacrifice for the team

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers better have Jose Alvarado on their radar after NBA Finals heroics

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic

Lakers may face one looming delay in building around Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15)

Lakers have all the evidence needed to commit to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers must build an offseason plan that protects Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers' rare cap space opportunity cannot be squandered this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right)

Warriors' growing threat to steal LeBron James shouldn't worry the Lakers too much

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) and forward Rui Hachimura (28)

Lakers desperately need the skill Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard provide Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) and guard Luka Doncic (77) react against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NBA cap guru’s LeBron sign-and-trade idea would tank Luka era in one fell swoop

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers can thank Chet Holmgren if Luguentz Dort dream comes true

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

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