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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

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

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 10, 2026

Lakers face Rob Pelinka problem as the draft will define Mark Walter era

Tyler Watts

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Jun 10, 2026

LeBron James' Lakers decision draws near based on latest intel

Colin Keane

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Jun 9, 2026

LeBron James playing for Team USA.

LeBron James' potential exit from Lakers could involve Olympic ties

Colin Keane

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Jun 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

LeBron unintentionally makes Lakers losing Alex Caruso sting all over again

Jordanna Clark

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Jun 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Lakers win Deandre Ayton’s player option dilemma either way

Tyler Watts

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Jun 9, 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

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Lakers stance on Austin Reaves hasn't changed since Luka Doncic trade cleared it up

Tyler Watts

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Jun 9, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Myles Turner

It took Myles Turner one season with Bucks to eliminate him as a Lakers trade target

Tyler Watts

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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, Mitchell Robinson

Lakers get answer on Mitchell Robinson's fit next to Luka Doncic in the NBA Finals

Tyler Watts

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Jun 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura.

Rui Hachimura might leave Lakers due to inevitable Spurs temptation

Colin Keane

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Jun 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka’s nightmare draft record warrants a loss of Lakers power

Tyler Watts

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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

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts after a Golden State Warriors basket during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers need Bronny James to study Miles McBride's blueprint during NBA Finals

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic’s recruiting powers face a major test in Marcus Smart’s free agency

Tyler Watts

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Jun 8, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers under-the-radar addition could result from Thunder roster crunch

Colin Keane

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Jun 7, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht

Lakers have inevitable Dalton Knecht trade choice to fit Luka Doncic’s title timeline

Tyler Watts

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Jun 7, 2026

Former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.

Lakers could re-energize Myles Turner the way they did Marcus Smart

Colin Keane

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Jun 7, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Adou Thiero (1) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Lakers need Adou Thiero to study OG Anunoby to realize unique potential

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 7, 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

Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves' future is clear thanks to Luka Doncic's say in Lakers' decision-making

Tyler Watts

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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

Los Angeles Lakers, Luguentz Dort

Lakers' dream Lu Dort trade would create LeBron James free agency crisis

Tyler Watts

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Jun 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James' Lakers future hinges entirely on fitting next to Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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Jun 6, 2026

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