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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

Wizards are the potential trade partner Lakers should keep a close eye on this year

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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11:00 AM PDT

Lakers must remain patient despite understandable rumored trade interest

Maxwell Ogden

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8:00 AM PDT

Draymond Green gives the Lakers an intriguing pre-deadline trade target to monitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Luka Doncic could be lining up one last favor for Maxi Kleber after his Lakers exit

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 15, 2026

Dec 3, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) reacts with forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' dream Derrick Jones Jr. trade should have real legs to stand on

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 14, 2026

Oct 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) reacts during the first half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bulls' rebuild may open the door for the Lakers to make one final offseason splash

Chris Lambert

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Sep 10, 2026

Jan 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell suddenly finds himself nearing end of his NBA road

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 10, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Grizzlies could hand the Lakers their next defensive menace on a silver platter

Chris Lambert

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Sep 9, 2026

Dec 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Walker Kessler’s Lakers move offers a clue about which star center swaps teams next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 2, 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

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

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 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts towards the bench in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers' Nikola Jokic pipedream only works under one specific set of circumstances

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 23, 2026

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Steven Adams' injury recovery could help Lakers fill their backup center void

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 19, 2026

Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss attends the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers’ messy ownership dispute could have serious on-court ramifications

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 19, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) smiles against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers are one step closer to dominating LA again after latest Kawhi Leonard report

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after hitting a three point basket to move to fourth on the all time NBA three point baskets made list during the first half against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Lakers could still land Klay Thompson despite considerable interest from rival suitor

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers' P.J. Washington dream may stay just that if Mavericks forward is correct

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 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

Mar 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Lakers sale could bring Chris Paul to LA if latest rumor is true

Jack Simone

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Aug 13, 2026

May 3, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game seven in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers could stumble into Max Strus if they can capitalize on latest Cavaliers rumors

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 13, 2026

Jan 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts following the loss against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook is continuing a steep decline that began in Los Angeles

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 12, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 Way-too-early Lakers trade targets to help Luka Doncic next year

Jack Simone

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Aug 12, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers' case for signing Jonathan Kuminga keeps getting stronger

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 6, 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington

Lakers shouldn't fall for Mavericks' obvious P.J. Washington bluff

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 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

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

Jan 30, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Blazers will not gift Lakers the Jrue Holiday opportunity they can only dream of

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

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