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Lakers Free Agency

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

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Aug 30, 2022

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

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Aug 13, 2022

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

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Aug 7, 2022

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jul 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Capital One Arena on February 25, 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Lonnie Walker IV

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Jul 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Quinn Cook #2, Jared Dudley #10, and Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyrell Terry #1 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Staples Center on December 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 138-115. 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 John McCoy/Getty Images)

Lakers should sign this former draft target after being waived by Grizzlies

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Jul 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards in action against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 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)

Why signing Thomas Bryant makes perfect sense for the Lakers

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Jul 4, 2022

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 28: Isaiah Roby #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball alongside Keon Johnson #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers during overtime at Moda Center on March 28, 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Lakers now have a dream young free-agent targets thanks to Thunder

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Jul 4, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards hangs on the rim after dunking 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)

3 free agents under 25 the Los Angeles Lakers could sign

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Jul 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Derrick Collins #11 during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 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)

Why the Lakers’ signings make it easier to trade Talen Horton-Tucker

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Jul 2, 2022

Mar 26, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ Elleby (16) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

3 former Lakers the team should now pursue in free agency

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Jul 1, 2022

Jan 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sits court side prior to the game between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

2 free agents the Lakers may regret missing out on from day 1 of FA

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Jul 1, 2022

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kim Klement - Pool/Getty Images)

5 free agents the Lakers should sign after day 1 free agency frenzy

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Jul 1, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 02: Damian Jones #30 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Damian Jones

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Jun 30, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on March 20, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Kings may potentially steal two perfect free agents from the Lakers

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Jun 30, 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’ potential interest in washed veteran is a nightmare for fans

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Jun 30, 2022

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