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Lakers Free Agency

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

Lakers face the same LeBron James challenge after his comments at 76ers Media Day

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Sep 28, 2026

Jazz should thank Lakers for avoiding a Jalen Duren-like headache with Walker Kessler

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Sep 28, 2026

3 New Lakers who will benefit most from playing with Luka Doncic

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Sep 26, 2026

Lakers' strange offseason inconsistencies were spotlighted by Marcus Smart's comments

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Sep 24, 2026

Apr 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) reacts after a play during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Ranking the Lakers' 3 worst offseason moves ahead of Media Day

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Sep 23, 2026

Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Duren's ongoing Pistons saga vindicates Lakers for choosing Walker Kessler

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Sep 22, 2026

Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Ranking the Lakers' 3 best offseason moves ahead of Media Day

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Sep 21, 2026

Dec 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts to a foul called in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis isn't the Luka Doncic trade piece the Lakers should want back

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Sep 20, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Nuggets’ Cam Whitmore signing reinforces Lakers’ decision in 2023 NBA Draft

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Sep 18, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) reacts after making a shot during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Knicks' wave of signings helps Lakers put another round of Bruce Brown rumors to rest

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Sep 16, 2026

Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) smiles after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Knicks' new signings clear path for ex-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent to get one last shot

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Sep 16, 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)

The Lakers need to learn from their mistakes and avoid another Jonathan Kuminga saga

Chris Lambert

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Sep 15, 2026

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers visit to Ljubljana - Ljubljana, Slovenia - August 21, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers' AK Okereke is seen as the team visits Ljubljana for camp REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

AK Okereke's Lakers spot suddenly looks less secure ahead of Grizzlies' roster crunch

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) reacts to a call by a referee during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Celtics answered an important Devin Carter question before the Lakers could

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. (20) reacts against the Utah Jazz at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nick Smith Jr.'s Real Madrid deal reinforces why Lakers were right to move on

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Sep 14, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart's decision to leave makes a questionable Lakers move easier to stomach

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Sep 13, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Collin Sexton may have cost Lakers an early solution to their fifth starter problem

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Sep 12, 2026

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity

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Sep 11, 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’s reason for joining Lakers makes perfect sense

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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

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Sep 6, 2026

Los Angeles, CA - May 09:Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) jokes with officials. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 5, 2026

Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Lakers continue to be vindicated for “overpaying” Walker Kessler

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Aug 29, 2026

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