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Lakers Free Agency

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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Sep 13, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 12, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 11, 2023

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 4, 2023

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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Sep 1, 2023

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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Aug 29, 2023

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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Aug 27, 2023

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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Aug 22, 2023

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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Aug 21, 2023

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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Aug 20, 2023

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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Aug 16, 2023

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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Aug 10, 2023

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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Aug 3, 2023

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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Aug 3, 2023

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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Aug 1, 2023

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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Jul 31, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka talks with head coach Darvin Ham before the game to Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 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)

Lakers lose out on dream free agent target after latest intel

Jason Reed

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Jul 28, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Danny Green #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 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 Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Championship-winning Lakers that may be back in LA by Opening Night

Jason Reed

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Jul 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts from the bench during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers could sign their own promising French center with this target

Jason Reed

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Jul 27, 2023

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Markieff Morris #13 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball as Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies defends during the first half at American Airlines Center on March 13, 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

3 floor-spacing centers the Lakers could sign instead of Christian Wood

Jason Reed

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Jul 25, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being fouled on a three point basket shot during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 02, 2023 in Houston, 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lakers must sign this former Lakers instead of Christian Wood

Jason Reed

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Jul 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game 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)

Former Lakers who are surprisingly still free agents

Jason Reed

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Jul 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 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)

Lakers could be monitoring Thunder for this home-run hidden gem target

Jason Reed

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Jul 20, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 04, 2021 in New York City. 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. Chicago Bulls defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-107. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Lonzo Ball may save the Lakers from making a horrible signing

Jason Reed

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Jul 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a 111-101 Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 22, 2023 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers’ solution at center might be this controversial free agent

Jason Reed

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Jul 18, 2023

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 15: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Moda Center on November 15, 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Lakers made the steal of the offseason thanks to Damian Lillard

Jason Reed

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Jul 14, 2023

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 30: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during player introductions prior to facing the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers have outstanding free-agent center target with ties to LeBron James

Jason Reed

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Jul 11, 2023

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham (left) and general manager Rob Pelinka (right) during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Wizards could buy out perfect free-agent center target for Lakers

Jason Reed

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Jul 10, 2023

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