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The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be prioritizing depth over big swings at this point. The Lakers are expected to secure commitments from two noteworthy role players in free agency, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Tuesday. Those two players …
Luka Doncic is speaking out this week on the exit of his (short-lived) co-star. Longtime Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James officially decided on Tuesday to depart the franchise after spending the last eight seasons with them. James has reportedly …
LeBron James has spoken for the first time regarding his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James took to X on Tuesday to respond to the Lakers’ statement thanking him for his time with Los Angeles. The messages from each side were …
LeBron James will be playing again next season in the NBA, but it will not be for the Los Angeles Lakers. James has informed the Lakers that he plans to continue his career elsewhere, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers wanted James back, …
Two NBA teams are reportedly looking to pry Rui Hachimura away from the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a busy Lakers offseason, Hachimura has been viewed as the odd man out among L.A. free agents looking for a new contract. The 28-year-old …
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have some competition in retaining the services of Marcus Smart. Smart was reported to be a likely veteran that the Lakers would retain heading into next season. Both Smart and starting center Deandre Ayton hold player …
The Los Angeles Lakers apparently paid far more than they wanted to in order to retain Austin Reaves. The Lakers re-signed their homegrown star Reaves to a monster four-year, $185 million deal earlier this week. The humongous contract even ended up …
Austin Reaves just hit a hole-in-one in life. Reaves will continue his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers for years to come after securing a massive contract extension with the Western Conference franchise on Wednesday. Apparently, Reaves learned …
The Los Angeles Lakers may have found a viable LeBron James exit strategy. The Lakers are “very open” to the possibility of one sign-and-trade scenario that would involve sending James to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brian Windhorst of ESPN …
Austin Reaves does not appear to be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. With Reaves set to be a free agent, the Lakers have been prioritizing a new deal. On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Lakers and Reaves …
Among the most intriguing players in the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is veteran guard Marcus Smart. With a player option worth $5.39 million for the 2026-27 NBA season, Smart has cards in his hand to decide which way to go in the summer. The …
The Los Angeles Lakers are under the microscope this offseason, and Luka Doncic appears to be the one looking through the ocular lens. The Lakers are heading into a critical period ahead of Doncic’s third season in L.A. According to The …
The Los Angeles Lakers might only be able to return four of their five starters from last season. Lakers forward Rui Hachimura could potentially be the odd man out for the team in free agency this offseason, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported this week. …
The Los Angeles Lakers could be going for broke as they look to fill the biggest hole on their roster. Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is a target for the Lakers in free agency this offseason, according to a report on Thursday by Dave McMenamin of …
Luka Doncic is definitely the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he is making the roster demands to back that up. Doncic has made one clear roster request of GM Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick. He wants a star center to complement his game, …
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are reportedly negotiating a new deal before the start of NBA free agency. While nothing is done yet, NBA insider Marc Spears said on Wednesday that he is hearing that James is “likely coming back” …
