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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers' biggest threats to steal Austin Reaves are not the Bulls or Nets

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Nets' reported Austin Reaves offer reveals the price Lakers may have to beat

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Peyton Watson's true breakout could begin with the Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Lakers must make a defining investment in Luka Doncic's future this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers have unavoidable LeBron James question just around the corner

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers' Yves Missi trade push can't hijack free agency plans

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul in game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LeBron James' future with Lakers calls for a new kind of sacrifice for the team

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers better have Jose Alvarado on their radar after NBA Finals heroics

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic

Lakers may face one looming delay in building around Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15)

Lakers have all the evidence needed to commit to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers must build an offseason plan that protects Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers' rare cap space opportunity cannot be squandered this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right)

Warriors' growing threat to steal LeBron James shouldn't worry the Lakers too much

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) and forward Rui Hachimura (28)

Lakers desperately need the skill Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard provide Luka Doncic

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 10, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) and guard Luka Doncic (77) react against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NBA cap guru’s LeBron sign-and-trade idea would tank Luka era in one fell swoop

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers can thank Chet Holmgren if Luguentz Dort dream comes true

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Tari Eason makes too much sense for Lakers as a Rui Hachimura replacement

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts with guard Marcus Smart (36) after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

NBA Finals making it painfully clear Lakers need to re-sign Marcus Smart

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 9, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers' big swing options in free agency should include Norman Powell

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers' ideal sharpshooting target could already be out of their range

Jordanna Clark

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Jun 8, 2026

Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers must capitalize on Nuggets' cash crunch to sign Spencer Jones

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 8, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ochai Agbaji (30) runs up court after a basket against the New York Knicks during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Lakers must invest in Ochai Agbaji's redemption before NBA sees his potential

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 7, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mitchell Robinson interest is a great sign if Lakers are honest about his fit

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) smiles as he warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

De'Anthony Melton can be the ideal bridge Lakers between Luka and Austin Reaves

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 7, 2026

Jan 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Lakers should target underrated Pistons big man not named Jalen Duren

Chris Lambert

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Jun 7, 2026

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers have perfect role player to immediately target after inevitable Thunder move

Chris Lambert

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Jun 6, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) greets fans as he walks toward the court or locker room before the game against the Washington Wizards at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Lakers can fix Deandre Ayton mistake with cautious Robert Williams III pursuit

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic

Former Lakers hidden gem keeps showing Rob Pelinka the blueprint for Luka Doncic help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 5, 2026

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