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Dec 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during practice prior to the Emirates Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Lakers' next Island of Misfit Toys addition could be their best yet

Chris Lambert

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Jun 6, 2026

Lakers approaching standoff with LeBron James that doesn't add to winning

Colin Keane

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Jun 6, 2026

NBA Finals proving Lakers have the wrong idea about what they need at center

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 6, 2026

Lakers might make Mitchell Robinson mistake thanks to Karl-Anthony Towns

Colin Keane

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Jun 6, 2026

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

OG Anunoby is showing the Lakers exactly what they're missing

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 6, 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

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers can get a Dalton Knecht do-over at the 2026 NBA Draft

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

LeBron James faces new ultimatum after Lakers prioritize Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Tyler Watts

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Jun 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis

Lakers bringing back Anthony Davis remains a divisive idea for good reason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 6, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James.

Warriors offer LeBron James the only thing left worth playing for in the West

Colin Keane

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura

Austin Reaves’ max contract rumors threaten to force Rui Hachimura off the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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Jun 5, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) points in the direction of Knicks fan Spike Lee (not pictured) after a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers' safest trade for a former Luka Doncic teammate wouldn't be for a center

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Lakers might trip over themselves in pursuing two Nuggets trade targets

Colin Keane

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates after a play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the men's ACC Conference Tournament Championship at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Drafting Isaiah Evans would save Lakers from a potential free agency overpay

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 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

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) receives a pass during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Lakers can reinvent offense by drafting polarizing forward Joshua Jefferson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) reacts after making a basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Allen Graves is the risky Lakers draft target who can’t be written off

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

Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Kennard

Lakers' Luke Kennard trade suddenly looks worse after Austin Reaves max contract rumors

Tyler Watts

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers reuniting Luka Doncic with old favorite is still just wishful thinking

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 5, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers could fall behind in West arms race during game-changing NBA Draft

Colin Keane

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Jun 4, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers must evolve offseason strategy beyond what used to work for Luka Doncic

Maxwell Ogden

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Jun 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Warriors hold one clear advantage over Lakers' rivals for LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers could quietly be massive winners if the Knicks win a championship

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Knicks are three wins away from turning the Lakers into copycats

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 4, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort.

Lu Dort's big business move hurt his chances to land with Lakers or Thunder

Colin Keane

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Jun 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Lakers fans must brace for the worst Luka Doncic takes imaginable during NBA Finals

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jun 3, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Lakers should be all over Rockets' most underrated defensive stopper in free agency

Chris Lambert

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Jun 3, 2026

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