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Lakers Free Agency

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers’ new roster is filled with familiar connections to ease the transition

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

3 Pros and 2 cons of Lakers potentially signing Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 23, 2026

Lakers' offseason signings get ripped after worrying ends to last season

Mike Luciano

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Jul 23, 2026

Proposed Jonathan Kuminga trade proves Lakers must stand their ground

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 22, 2026

Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' Walker Kessler move will prove worth every penny once the obvious is clear

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 22, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dribbles during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga isn’t worth the Lakers’ effort if latest report proves true

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Rob Pelinka isn't done improving dangerously shallow area of Lakers' roster

Colin Keane

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Jul 21, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and father LeBron James (23) react in the first half against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers’ rush of moves prove they’re done making excuses for Bronny James

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 21, 2026

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to play with the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' logic for overpaying Walker Kessler is surprisingly rational

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 21, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle

3 Lakers on the chopping block after Matisse Thybulle signing

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 21, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle

Lakers' updated depth chart after Matisse Thybulle signing leaves one job up for grabs

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 21, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle

Lakers' next move after Matisse Thybulle signing should have happened already

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura turned easy Lakers reunion into a much-needed breakup

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 19, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (4) shoots the ball during warm ups before the Trail Blazers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Lakers should sign Matisse Thybulle no matter what happens with Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 17, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle

Lakers' Matisse Thybulle interest is the perfect Jonathan Kuminga leverage play

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 16, 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 are finally pursuing the player Jarred Vanderbilt was supposed to be

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 16, 2026

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton

Lakers will finally give Collin Sexton what no other NBA team has

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 16, 2026

Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' Walker Kessler trade ruined the Peyton Watson market for the NBA

Jack Simone

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Jul 15, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after defeating the Toronto Raptors in overtime at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton has the perfect mentality to save the Lakers from predictability

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 14, 2026

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler understands the job next to Luka Doncic in ways Deandre Ayton never did

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 14, 2026

Dec 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) reacts after shooting a three point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Lakers’ Ziaire Williams signing could become Rob Pelinka’s best reclamation project yet

Chris Lambert

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Jul 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers have the perfect reunion target after Austin Reaves' financial sacrifice

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 14, 2026

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams

Lakers' updated depth chart after adding Ziaire Williams still lacks the final piece

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 14, 2026

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams

Lakers' next move after Ziaire Williams signing is completing the offseason puzzle

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 14, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Lakers' Ziaire Williams signing is a major bet on JJ Redick

Mike Luciano

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Jul 13, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) celebrates after his slam dunk during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Lakers going all-out for Walker Kessler has set the tone for his ascension

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 13, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (13) reacts during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers have a workable solution to their never-ending center problems

Chris Lambert

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Jul 13, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) looks on against the Miami Heat during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kevon Looney interview instantly justifies Lakers' polarizing signing

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 13, 2026

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