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Nov 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Dončić (77) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Sandro Mamukelashvili signing gifts Luka Lakers' version of beloved Mavericks teammate

Chris Lambert

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Jul 1, 2026

Rui Hachimura's fate with the Lakers is clear after free agent spending spree

Tyler Watts

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Jul 1, 2026

Lakers send clear message to Deandre Ayton with Walker Kessler trade

Jordanna Clark

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Jul 1, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2024; Salt Lake City, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) Mandatory Credit: Utah Jazz via Imagn Images

Updated Lakers depth chart after stunning Walker Kessler trade and spending spree

Mike Luciano

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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

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

It took just one signing for Lakers to make the biggest overpay of the offseason

Tyler Watts

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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

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers finally grant Luka Doncic's wish with staggering Walker Kessler trade

Jordanna Clark

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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, JJ Redick

Rockets steal key Lakers piece for second year in a row to intensify rivalry

Tyler Watts

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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, Luka Doncic

Lakers undo Luka Doncic's best recruiting work as nightmare offseason continues

Tyler Watts

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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

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers' top free agent target is obvious after opening day dud

Tyler Watts

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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

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

Los Angeles Lakers, Dean Wade

Dean Wade whiff makes Lakers’ free agency pain worse

Tyler Watts

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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

Los Angeles Lakers, Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard's ridiculous Lakers demands looks even worse after Raptors trade

Tyler Watts

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Jun 30, 2026

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