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Lakers Free Agency

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lakers take confusing stand as Rui Hachimura unnecessarily leaves for nothing

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 6, 2026

Clippers' Rui Hachimura signing completes Lakers' risky no-survivors overhaul

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 6, 2026

Lakers letting Rui Hachimura walk puts all eyes on Quentin Grimes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 6, 2026

Lakers should get greedy after latest Peyton Watson rumors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 6, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathon Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga signing would prove Lakers learned nothing from Deandre Ayton

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers offseason skepticism doesn’t matter when you remember who it’s really for

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart

New free agency intel finally explains Marcus Smart's Lakers exit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton trade signals the beginning of a much bigger plan taking shape

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 3, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason

Lakers have to regret missing out on Tari Eason after seeing his new deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers should feel gutted after ideal low-cost veteran slips away in free agency

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Lakers must act fast to re-sign Rui Hachimura after new competition emerges

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 3, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) smiles on the court during the final seonds of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luke Kennard spurning Lakers continues Rob Pelinka's devastating trend

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura faces stunning role reversal in Lakers’ reshaped roster plans

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers' latest free agency clues could point to an underrated Rockets wing

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 2, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Conflicting Rui Hachimura reports offer Lakers sliver of hope he may re-sign

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick

Lakers are putting instant pressure on two young players by standing pat

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 2, 2026

Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overlooked detail of Austin Reaves contract proof Lakers aren't actually all-in

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 2, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers eyeing risky Jonathan Kuminga gamble the Warriors and Hawks gave up on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 2, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers have baffling plan to fill massive void next to Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Jul 1, 2026

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers' Walker Kessler overpay is ultimately a win as the lesser of two evils

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton

Lakers will face intense scrutiny if dropping Marcus Smart for Collin Sexton backfires

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt problem looms larger after free agency haul

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) gestures after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton's imperfections are exactly why he's an excellent Lakers signing

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers' next move after free agency spending spree should be perfectly clear

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Walker Kessler is the perfect center to kickstart Lakers' Luka Doncic era

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler

Lakers' are already nailing the aftermath of the Walker Kessler sign-and-trade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts to a call against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers signing Collin Sexton gives Luka Doncic what Mavericks never could

Jack Simone

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic's history proves Quentin Grimes is a perfect 3-and-D wing for Lakers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

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