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Lakers Free Agency

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 29: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 107-100. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Clippers’ Chris Paul pursuit may give Lakers perfect new free agent target

Jason Reed

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Jun 20, 2023

3 Suns free agents the Lakers should steal after huge Bradley Beal trade

Jason Reed

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Jun 19, 2023

Predicting where each Lakers free agent will sign this offseason

Dalton Sell

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Jun 17, 2023

Lakers free agency: Fred VanVleet and 4 other Klutch clients LA could sign

Jason Reed

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Jun 13, 2023

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after losing to the Denver Nuggets in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

3 Former LeBron James teammates the Lakers could sign in free agency

Jason Reed

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Jun 3, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat reacts to a call in the second half against the New York Knicks during game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2023 in New York City. The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 108-101. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

3 Lakers free agent targets who are former All-Stars

Jason Reed

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Jun 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots and scores over Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Chase Center on March 11, 2023 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 free agents with ties to Darvin Ham the Lakers could sign

Jason Reed

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May 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers line up during the second half 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

4 Former Lakers the team could sign in free agency

Jason Reed

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May 25, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 10: Gorgui Dieng #41 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to a game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on December 10, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Spurs waive a perfect 10-day contract signing for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jan 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: DeMarcus Cousins #4 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles past Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

3 bigs the Lakers can sign to 10-day contracts while Anthony Davis is out

Jason Reed

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Jan 4, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after defeating the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

3 standout 2022 signings that should’ve been Lakers

Jason Reed

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Nov 9, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham enters with Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka before the introductory press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 wing free agents the Lakers should sign after adding Dennis Schroder

Jason Reed

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Sep 18, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 07: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on March 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 124-81. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Former Laker could still re-sign with Lakers after Patrick Beverley trade

Jason Reed

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Aug 30, 2022

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Mo Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic during the first half at Amway Center on February 25, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

4 Free agent fits for the Lakers while they wait on Kyrie Irving

Nick Halden

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Aug 13, 2022

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 28: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers 127-122. 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)

3 early in-season buyout targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Brian Forte #45 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

3 Lakers free agents who should get signed before 2022-23 season

Jason Reed

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Aug 4, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior the start of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center on February 09, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 defensive free agents that are still available for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 3, 2022

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks after introducing new head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ last roster spot is seemingly being saved for this familiar face

Jason Reed

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Jul 28, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: 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)

The free agent the Los Angeles Lakers should absolutely re-sign

Davide Tovani

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Jul 26, 2022

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 12: Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a shot against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 12, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Ranking each Lakers free agency signing by impact next season

Jason Reed

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Jul 26, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 20: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors during the game on January 20, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Lakers could sign this former lottery pick that is working out in LA

Jason Reed

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Jul 25, 2022

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks after introducing new head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Lakers won’t make another free agency signing

Jason Reed

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Jul 21, 2022

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 26: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Moda Center on January 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

3 minimum free agents the Lakers will regret not signing this summer

Jason Reed

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Jul 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards dunks in front of Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Thomas Bryant

Jonny Camer

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Jul 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to shoot defended by Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Lakers must avoid this recently-released big-name veteran at all costs

Jason Reed

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Jul 8, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham enters with Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka before the introductory press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 sharpshooters the Lakers can still pursue in free agency

Jason Reed

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Jul 7, 2022

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 working out this veteran point guard is disappointing

Jason Reed

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Jul 7, 2022

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Josh Christopher # 9 of the Houston Rockets moves the ball against the defense of Kris Dunn # 18 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on March 25, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Lakers could add an elite defender in this potential free-agent target

Jason Reed

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Jul 6, 2022

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