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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

Luka Doncic needs Lakers' Bronny James decision to paint the summer picture

Jack Simone

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Jun 13, 2026

Lakers' best answer to Victor Wembanyama will be tough to acquire

Colin Keane

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Jun 13, 2026

Rui Hachimura's Lakers future is murky for one reason that cannot be ignored

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Lakers' enticing Rui Hachimura replacement might not be available

Colin Keane

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers have LeBron James free-agency edge even Draymond Green knows Warriors can't match

Tyler Watts

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Jun 13, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Pistons are playing spoiler to the Lakers' offseason at every turn

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 13, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32)

Lakers may have to stomach an uncomfortable price to poach Cavaliers' Dean Wade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts at the buzzer defeating the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Pelicans emerge as unlikely ally in helping Lakers keep Austin Reaves

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 13, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after scoring the three point basket and draws the foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers can't let rumored Luka Doncic concern lead to an Austin Reaves overpay

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves' future suddenly isn't as clear as the Lakers would like

Jordanna Clark

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

Lakers' polarizing Luke Kennard dilemma should be obvious by now

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 13, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Lakers would be tolerating obvious problem by re-signing LeBron James

Colin Keane

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers' ugly cap space lie is beginning to gain mainstream attention

Colin Keane

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura.

Lakers should feel great about ditching Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura

Colin Keane

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic makes Lakers' Austin Reaves decision even more obvious

Jordanna Clark

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Jun 12, 2026

Mar 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) shakes hands with sports agent Rich Paul during the game against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers should be unfazed by Rich Paul’s inevitable LeBron media campaign

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 12, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lakers' rival may see Giannis Antetokounmpo dreams crumble amid latest rumors

Colin Keane

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Jun 12, 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

Rob Pelinka's best Lakers contract has unlocked potential for massive offseason

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 12, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Pistons just gave Lakers a real reason to believe Austin Reaves could walk

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

Lakers’ playoff narratives won’t stop Austin Reaves from cashing in this summer

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers can gift Dalton Knecht the fresh start he needs with win-win trade

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 12, 2026

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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Lakers are wasting a crucial opportunity by welcoming LeBron James' return

Colin Keane

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Jun 12, 2026

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Lakers could botch Austin Reaves reunion by underestimating market

Colin Keane

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers could gamble on long-term center answer by revisiting a trade deadline target

Colin Keane

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Jun 11, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers may be priced out of Raptors breakout big in free agency pursuit

Colin Keane

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Jun 11, 2026

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