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Lakers Free Agency

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

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 2, 2026

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

Tyler Watts

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Jul 1, 2026

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

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

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

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

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 1, 2026

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 1, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

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

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