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Lakers Free Agency

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers won't have an easy path to Peyton Watson this year or next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Lakers' polarizing offseason strategy gives Luka Doncic exactly what he needs

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 27, 2026

Bronny James has a real chance to reward Lakers’ refusal to listen to critics

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 26, 2026

LeBron's bittersweet Lakers exit is the inevitable result of the standard he set

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

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

Lakers upgraded from Rui Hachimura in area they could no longer ignore

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton is Lakers' best hope of filling glaring void LeBron left behind

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

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

The Los Angeles Lakers failed LeBron James, not the other way around

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Lakers must embrace a new ideology to maximize Quentin Grimes' impact

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) warms up before tip off against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

Lakers' sweeping changes should send clear message to Adou Thiero

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James spurned the Lakers for title bet on Joel Embiid's biggest question mark

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

LeBron's premature Lakers exit may haunt him after questionable move to 76ers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James joining the 76ers sends an uncomfortable message to the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

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

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3 Pros and 2 cons of Lakers potentially signing Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 23, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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

Mike Luciano

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Jul 23, 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)

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

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