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Lakers Free Agency

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton’s reason for joining Lakers makes perfect sense

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 8, 2026

Lakers’ decision to protect the MLE offers an advantage beyond adding new players

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 6, 2026

Lakers' offseason overhaul should revive an important part of Luka Doncic's offense

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 5, 2026

Lakers continue to be vindicated for “overpaying” Walker Kessler

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 3, 2026

Mar 31, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rui Hachimura's Clippers move quickly backfired as Lakers watch Kawhi Leonard fallout

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 3, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers have little reason to revisit a familiar target at this stage of the offseason

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 1, 2026

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers’ early Jalen Duren decision sent him and the Pistons into a standstill

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 1, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

It already looks like the Lakers dodged a bullet with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 31, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Lakers' missed draft-night heist stings even more after offseason overhaul

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 31, 2026

Apr 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' biggest offseason failure came down to a lack of leverage

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 29, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) looks to his bench after making a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' failed Jonathan Kuminga push shouldn't change Sandro Mamukelashvili's role

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 28, 2026

Mar 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at PHX Aena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Heat's Nick Richards signing closes Lakers' easiest path to frontcourt help

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The financial risk behind Jonathan Kuminga spurning the Lakers is baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 27, 2026

Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Rui Hachimura gets the last laugh after Jonathan Kuminga leaves Lakers hanging

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga spurning Lakers leaves massive hole they'll struggle to fill

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 26, 2026

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is interviewed after a game agains the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler’s alternate Jazz reality shows why Lakers had to pay what they did

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers decision pits financial security against betting on himself

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 26, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 23, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic with Jarred Vanderbilt on the court where he played growing up in Ljubljana REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Lakers snatched the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic blueprint and built it better

Chris Lambert

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Aug 25, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Latest Jonathan Kuminga speculation inches Lakers closer to a sign-and-trade if true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 25, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers’ offseason makeover is beautiful until you look at the fine print

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Quentin Grimes' ideal Lakers role is clear but confusing

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) and forward LeBron James (23) react after a foul call during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Gabe Vincent's inability to find a new team speaks volumes about his Lakers tenure

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 22, 2026

May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) runs down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers may not solve their Jarred Vanderbilt problem with Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could create an awkward Lakers situation

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 21, 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 have no reason to regret choosing Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers' path to Jonathan Kuminga just got much simpler after Peyton Watson deal

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Lakers have found their own Rudy Gobert if former Jazz writer is right

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Lakers have to get their last major asset-management decision right

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

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