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Lakers Free Agency

Nov 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during player introductions befor playing the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Sandro Mamukelashvili is the perfectly flawed signing the Lakers needed

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Lakers bet future on Walker Kessler fixing issue that derailed Anthony Davis

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Lakers' Walker Kessler sign-and-trade may seem expensive, but it had to happen

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

New LeBron James departure detail makes the Lakers look even worse

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Pistons' John Collins signing leaves Lakers with an obvious Rui Hachimura decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart exit forces Lakers to accomplish something they haven't since 2022

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart

Lakers' baffling Marcus Smart decision sends offseason retool off the rails

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren

Important Jalen Duren update reveals why Lakers have been quiet to start free agency

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers may have already won two bidding wars before making either deal official

Jack Simone

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Jun 30, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade

76ers’ Dean Wade signing delivers latest clue Lakers are closing in on key free agent

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) stands on the court in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Lakers whiffing on Keon Ellis a reminder of the price of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

Lakers' Luke Kennard decision says everything about their offseason priorities

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

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

Suns save Lakers from a Luke Kennard mistake they would’ve quickly regretted

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis

Nets' Keon Ellis signing spares Lakers from making an expensive mistake

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Heat's first Giannis help move saved Lakers from messy Luka Doncic pairing

Jack Simone

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Jun 30, 2026

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard trade all but confirms Lakers' big man target will be available

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ochai Agbaji (30) warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Ochai Agbaji would be a dream low-cost fit for Lakers' apparent culture change

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka ran out of excuses the second LeBron James announced his Lakers exit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) reacts to his three point basket against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Lakers gift Cameron Carr a clear path to instant minutes after LeBron walks

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura is the biggest winner of LeBron James' departure from the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) before playing against the Houston Rockets in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves can finally stop holding back after LeBron leaves the Lakers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) laughs with forward-center Maxi Kleber (14) during pre-game warmups during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

LeBron James' decision deals major win to Luka Doncic and the Lakers

Chris Lambert

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

LeBron's bittersweet departure gifts Lakers the clarity they desperately needed

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James' departure creates another pressing need for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III

Robert Williams III extension leaves Lakers in an increasingly desperate position

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura sign-and-trade may finally solve the Lakers' glaring hole at center

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts after a play during the fourth 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

Lakers solidify Bronny James’ rise up the rotation with Nick Smith Jr. decision

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 29, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Lakers have far more to offer Jalen Duren than the Kings in sign-and-trade talks

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 29, 2026

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