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Lakers Free Agency

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Missing out on Jonathan Kuminga would bring Lakers right back to Jake LaRavia

Maxwell Ogden

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11:43 AM PDT

Lakers' offseason overhaul still needs two finishing touches before it's complete

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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6:00 AM PDT

Lakers rumor creates $60 million question mark before the season can even begin

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 30, 2026

Adou Thiero would be the biggest loser if Lakers add Jonathan Kuminga

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 30, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma Lakers reunion downplayed after brutal 2025-26 season

Mike Luciano

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Jul 29, 2026

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

Jonathan Kuminga has a clear reason to pick the Lakers over the Cavaliers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 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)

Lakers’ most important Jonathan Kuminga hurdle is navigating a pesky NBA rule

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Lakers already face an uncomfortable Kevon Looney question before he even plays

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Lakers' Walker Kessler critics refuse to let context disrupt their narrative

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 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

Reported Walker Kessler alternative makes Lakers' hefty investment look justified

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome (22) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Clippers' Johni Broome trade rubs salt in the wound of Lakers' misfires

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Last year's highly anticipated Lakers reunion is all but forgotten

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles at the start of the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LeBron's ripple effect gifts Lakers one last bail out of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Walker Kessler smiles before the game on February 23, 2026. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nuggets keep vindicating Lakers for picking Walker Kessler over Peyton Watson

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers won't have an easy path to Peyton Watson this year or next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

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

Lakers' polarizing offseason strategy gives Luka Doncic exactly what he needs

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 27, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Bronny James has a real chance to reward Lakers’ refusal to listen to critics

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 26, 2026

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron's bittersweet Lakers exit is the inevitable result of the standard he set

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

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

Lakers upgraded from Rui Hachimura in area they could no longer ignore

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

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 is Lakers' best hope of filling glaring void LeBron left behind

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 25, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Houston Rockets in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers failed LeBron James, not the other way around

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Lakers must embrace a new ideology to maximize Quentin Grimes' impact

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) warms up before tip off against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

Lakers' sweeping changes should send clear message to Adou Thiero

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James spurned the Lakers for title bet on Joel Embiid's biggest question mark

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

LeBron's premature Lakers exit may haunt him after questionable move to 76ers

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 24, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James joining the 76ers sends an uncomfortable message to the Lakers

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers’ new roster is filled with familiar connections to ease the transition

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 24, 2026

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

3 Pros and 2 cons of Lakers potentially signing Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 23, 2026

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