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Lakers Free Agency

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

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 30, 2026

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

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 30, 2026

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

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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 29, 2026

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 29, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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

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