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Lakers Free Agency

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

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

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

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 18, 2026

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

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 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' best shot at fair Jonathan Kuminga deal could lose him entirely

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

ESPN insider gives Lakers fans the exact Jonathan Kuminga update they wanted

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 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

Lakers may be building a Frankenstein version of Peyton Watson through two moves

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

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

Lakers get encouraging sign one Jonathan Kuminga possibility may be ruled out

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 11, 2026

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

Jonathan Kuminga's free agency decision could settle key Lakers-Timberwolves question

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 10, 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Lakers were perfect choice for Collin Sexton despite Warriors’ interest

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 9, 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 $129 million contract sets a clear bar for the Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 9, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka watches during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers called out for tactic that suggests they're losing appeal to free agents

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 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 'top priority' makes leaving Lakers for Clippers even more baffling

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 8, 2026

Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up. Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers fan favorite Lonnie Walker's NBA return is good news with a painful catch

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

P.J. Washington rumor buys Lakers time to weigh option it's too soon to embrace

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 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' most important offseason objective may already be complete

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard may be the reason Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers future is on hold

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers' new additions vindicate and condemn Deandre Ayton in one fell swoop

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

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

Lakers need Jonathan Kuminga to accept obvious reality so business can get moving

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts during a timeout in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers still lack assets for Peyton Watson despite Nuggets lowering asking price

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Kevon Looney has a chip on his shoulder and the mentality the Lakers need

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Lakers quietly nailed difficult balancing act with Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 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 have an important reason not to budge in Jonathan Kuminga negotiations

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

3 Stats that prove Austin Reaves will silence Lakers critics in 2026-27

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 2, 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 have finally regained the edge they were missing for years

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 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)

Lakers keep getting signs Jonathan Kuminga isn't the right fit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 1, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga interest only strengthens Lakers’ case

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 31, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathon Kuminga (0) Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream could be ruined by emerging West contender

Mike Luciano

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Jul 31, 2026

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