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Lakers Free Agency

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

Jazz hand Lakers reason to believe they can realistically sign Walker Kessler

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 29, 2026

Lakers' ideal Marcus Smart backup plan might be gone after latest free agency update

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 29, 2026

Lakers' Andrew Wiggins dream is crushed after latest free agency update

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 29, 2026

Lakers can thank Giannis for last-ditch option to keep promise to Luka Doncic

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 29, 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

Cameron Carr pick hasn't changed how Lakers should approach Peyton Watson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 29, 2026

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe

Nets just took two excellent buy-low targets off the market for the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 29, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ most vital task still stares them in the face after Austin Reaves' new deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 28, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36)

Lakers have a glaring reason to prioritize Marcus Smart when free agency starts

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 27, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reacts after falling to the floor during a play against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers are running out of options after Isaiah Hartenstein breaks their heart again

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 26, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring a game winning shot during overtime against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers’ next box to check off on Luka Doncic’s wishlist is now much clearer

Chris Lambert

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Jun 26, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James' storybook ending is losing relevance as free agency nears

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks in Game One of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Lakers get an instant shot at revenge as Jalen Duren questions Pistons future

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 26, 2026

Oct 27, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball just gave Lakers the blueprint for a Walker Kessler sign-and-trade

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Lakers quickly move on from absurd Henri Veesaar saga with genius UDFA signings

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 25, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Pistons left the Lakers no choice but to pay Austin Reaves big money

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ massive Austin Reaves extension carries an unavoidable cost

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after missing a shot during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Giannis trade puts Lakers on the clock to answer Luka Doncic's prayers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 23, 2026

May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after not getting a foul call on Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first half of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ best Austin Reaves backup plan is gone before free agency even starts

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 23, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard

A looming Kawhi Leonard question could reshape the Lakers' summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James' next contract comes with a Lakers problem no rival faces

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 21, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Collin Gillespie just bailed Lakers out of potentially overpaying Luke Kennard

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 20, 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

Luke Kennard rumor should remind Lakers of costly Jarred Vanderbilt mistake

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura may be weeks away from a predictable Lakers fate

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 20, 2026

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler

Jazz landing AJ Dybantsa isn't the only way Walker Kessler becomes available to Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers may be bold enough to revive an offseason strategy the NBA has abandoned

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 19, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic just raised the stakes for the Lakers’ entire offseason plan

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ concerns about Austin Reaves’ price tag are cooling fast

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 18, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being fouled against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic’s Lakers wish could force a LeBron or Austin Reaves sign-and-trade

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 18, 2026

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