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In the wake of LeBron James announcing he will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent has shed more light on the process that led to this decision.
The Los Angeles Lakers let the needed perimeter defender that Luka Doncic recruited walk in free agency for a bargain.
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul says his client made the decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency within the last few weeks.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to accomplish their first offseason trade in years to replace Marcus Smart.
NBA free agency is already well underway and there are about 20 worthwhile names on the board--while the Lakers weigh a risky move. The post NBA Free Agency: Who’s Available, Who’s Signed & Lakers Big Gamble appeared first on HEAVY .
Following a bounceback season in Los Angeles, Marcus Smart is set to earn a bit more money on his next contract. Unfortunately, it won’t be with the Lakers. After opting out of his contract on Monday, Smart has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of […]
Every trade and signing from the initial rush of NBA free agency, with contract details and grades. Kawhi Leonard joins the Raptors, Luke Kennard leaves L.A, and more!
Aries Spears once again makes it clear Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
After LeBron James announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer, the Lakers lost two more key players on the first full day of free agency on Wednesday. Guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard reportedly signed two-year, $13 million deals with the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, respectively. […] The post Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Houston Rockets are wasting no time in 2026 NBA Free Agency. According to reports, they have signed away former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal. Smart is already familiar with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka from their time together in Boston. The 32-year-old Smart is coming off of […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are letting Mrcus Smart walk to the Houston Rockets for a contract they could have easily matched.
While the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be the top landing spots for LeBron James after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he wouldn't be returning, another surprising team has entered the mix.
LeBron James is now certain to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after he informed the franchise that he would like to continue the 2026-27 season elsewhere, and they can move forward without him.James, 41, had been a subject of discussions in the past month due to being an unrestricted free agent this summer. What remains […] The post Report: Timberwolves Eye Former MVP Forward to Pair With Anthony Edwards appeared first on HEAVY .
Veteran guard Marcus Smart has agreed to sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Rockets after opting out of his Lakers contract to reach free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Smart’s new deal with Houston will include a second-year player option for the 2027/28 season, Charania adds. On the heels of two […]
LeBron James’ free agency has given more fuel to the rumored team-up with Stephen Curry. While that would be pure basketball cinema, you have to wonder about the logistics for a waning Warriors dynasty with the limited windows of both superstars. The possibilities ignited a fierce administrative debate among James’ former teammates. Kendrick Perkins wants […] The post “The Mouthpiece Ain’t Hanging Out”: Iman Shumpert Doubts Stephen Curry in Heated Debate After LeBron James-to-Warriors Rumors...
With news on LeBron James’ unrestricted free agency status all but confirmed now, attention turns to where he will land ahead of the upcoming season.James, 41, informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to continue the 2026-27 season elsewhere. The franchise had hoped to retain him, but he appears to want a different experience […] The post Miami Heat Receive Major Insider Report on LeBron James After Lakers Exit appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly prepared to accommodate LeBron James in the event that he decides he wants to sign with them in free agency.
Walker Kessler's fit on a Los Angeles Lakers team with Luka Dončić running the offense makes perfect sense, but the Utah Jazz aren't going to allow their young center go easily.
A new chapter will be soon written in the career of LeBron James.
In the process of making roster upgrades, the Lakers seem to be on the verge of losing several key pieces this summer.
Allie Clifton on Amazon WNBA, the Road Tripping podcast origin story, and LeBron leaving the Lakers.
As the annual NBA free agent and trade market heats up, two former Blue Devil teammates are on the move: Brandon Ingram has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, while Luke Kennard has left the Los Angeles Lakers and signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent. L.A. also got Gradey Dick, unprotected […]
The Lakers will be aggressive as they look to address their needs.
LeBron James is officially an NBA free agent, and it sounds like he's open to joining, well... anyone.
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons are keeping an eye on one of LA’s frontcourt free agents on day two of NBA free agency. The veteran forward Rui Hachimura has been linked to the Pistons. According to The Stein Line, Hachimura has three prominent teams taking a […] The post Detroit Pistons Linked To Lakers Free Agent Amid Tobias Harris Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY .