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Lakers Free Agency

Jan 21, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) looks to his bench after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' failed Jonathan Kuminga push shouldn't change Sandro Mamukelashvili's role

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 28, 2026

Heat's Nick Richards signing closes Lakers' easiest path to frontcourt help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

The financial risk behind Jonathan Kuminga spurning the Lakers is baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Rui Hachimura gets the last laugh after Jonathan Kuminga leaves Lakers hanging

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga spurning Lakers leaves massive hole they'll struggle to fill

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is interviewed after a game agains the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler’s alternate Jazz reality shows why Lakers had to pay what they did

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers decision pits financial security against betting on himself

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 23, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic with Jarred Vanderbilt on the court where he played growing up in Ljubljana REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Lakers snatched the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic blueprint and built it better

Chris Lambert

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Aug 25, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Latest Jonathan Kuminga speculation inches Lakers closer to a sign-and-trade if true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers’ offseason makeover is beautiful until you look at the fine print

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Quentin Grimes' ideal Lakers role is clear but confusing

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) and forward LeBron James (23) react after a foul call during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Gabe Vincent's inability to find a new team speaks volumes about his Lakers tenure

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 22, 2026

May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) runs down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers may not solve their Jarred Vanderbilt problem with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could create an awkward Lakers situation

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Lakers have no reason to regret choosing Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers' path to Jonathan Kuminga just got much simpler after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Lakers have found their own Rudy Gobert if former Jazz writer is right

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Lakers have to get their last major asset-management decision right

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers' best shot at fair Jonathan Kuminga deal could lose him entirely

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

ESPN insider gives Lakers fans the exact Jonathan Kuminga update they wanted

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers may be building a Frankenstein version of Peyton Watson through two moves

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers get encouraging sign one Jonathan Kuminga possibility may be ruled out

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga's free agency decision could settle key Lakers-Timberwolves question

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 10, 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Lakers were perfect choice for Collin Sexton despite Warriors’ interest

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 9, 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is interviewed after a game agains the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler’s $129 million contract sets a clear bar for the Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 9, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka watches during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers called out for tactic that suggests they're losing appeal to free agents

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 2026

Mar 31, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rui Hachimura's 'top priority' makes leaving Lakers for Clippers even more baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up. Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers fan favorite Lonnie Walker's NBA return is good news with a painful catch

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

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