Lakers Free Agency

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

Lakers could sign their own promising French center with this target

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

Lakers must sign this former Lakers instead of Christian Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NBA Rumors: Lakers linked to a flawed stretch five in free agency

Nov 13, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks-Thunder trade gives Lakers exciting young free-agent target

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 01: Mo Bamba #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound over Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Lakers predicted to target washed big man after losing Mo Bamba

Mar 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Beasley (5) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 shooting guards the Lakers can sign after losing Malik Beasley

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 reuniting with this former Laker would cap off excellent offseason

Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks about the team's future on April 18. The Thunder’s salary for the 2021-22 season was about $79 million — roughly $22 million below the salary floor.Sam Presti

Lakers have excellent potential free agent targets thanks to Thunder

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 13: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Moda Center on February 13, 2023 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images)

Lakers’ next signing is painfully obvious after Lonnie Walker IV’s departure

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Taurean Prince #12 of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot betweem D'Angelo Russell #1 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 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)

Grading every Lakers signing during NBA free agency

May 17, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) drives against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

How Gabe Vincent fits next to LeBron James on the Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers attends a game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on May 19, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers’ free agent signings guarantee the return of this role player

Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Austin Reaves signing is best NBA free agency move of summer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 22: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball in front of Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 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)

Why the Lakers re-signed D’Angelo Russell after horrible WCF

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 05: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on and smiles against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 05, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

3 free agents Lakers definitely should have signed from day 1 frenzy

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)

4 free agents the Lakers may sign after day one of NBA free agency

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 26: Cam Reddish #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes behind Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Moda Center on March 26, 2023 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Cam Reddish signing adds to immensely impressive wing depth

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 04: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat warms up prior to Game Two of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on June 04, 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)

Lakers’ Gabe Vincent signing will flop just like this previous signing

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks with Taurean Prince #12 against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena on March 12, 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Lakers have ideal BAE free agent target after Timberwolves shocking move