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It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers likely played their final game with Quentin Grimes on the roster. As the first night of free agency closed out, The Athletic’s Tony Jones made a strong statement on the state of Grimes. “Chiming in on multiple reports, sources indicate Quentin Grimes will not be back in a 76ers […] The post 76ers Get Notable Quentin Grimes Update Amid Lakers Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly only going to pursue Anthony Davis if LeBron James buys into their two-year plan and commits to the team.
With free agency opening, the Lakers are going to be active, and can be free to make the move they have been waiting to make.
The Lakers lose their sharpshooting guard, Luke Kennard, to the Suns during the 2026 NBA free agency.
Every season produces an underdog story. Austin Reaves became that player for the Lakers. The former undrafted player outplayed his contract, exceeding every expectation and steadily developing into an offensive weapon. The journey ultimately fetched him a 4-year, $185 million max extension, making him the richest undrafted player in history. But according to Draymond Green, […] The post “Prepare for What’s to Come”: Draymond Green Warns Austin Reaves After Lakers Hand Him $185 Million Deal ...
Celtics star Jaylen Brown has had a hard time getting traction as a trade asset. But an Evan Mobley package might change that. The post Celtics Given New Hope on Jaylen Brown Trade for ‘Biggest Chip’ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers are reportedly closing in on two top free agent targets while continuing their pursuit of Walker Kessler. The post Lakers Nearing Deals With Top Free Agent Targets in Post-LeBron Era appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers could be zeroing in on Quentin Grimes after Dean Wade joined the Philadelphia 76ers.
Walker Kessler sends a message to Lakers fans amid peak free agency rumors.
The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on Keon Ellis in free agency. It's yet another example of how mismanaging assets is costly.
The landscape of the NBA shifted dramatically when LeBron James became the ultimate free agent. And he’s made it clear he’ll play for less than his market value salary. Brian Windhorst very correctly pointed out this is going to have front offices around the league scramble to adjust their blueprints. But the frontrunner to get […] The post Brian Windhorst Urges Cavs to Lure LeBron James With Jaylen Brown Trade, Not 210,000-Square-Foot Investment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers are making significant changes, and need some perimeter defensive help. How about Lu Dort? The post Lakers Trade Pitch Adds Coveted $83 Million 3-and-D Champ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers’ top priority this summer is finding a center of the future, so it’s no surprise their top target this summer is a big man. The restricted free agent market is always tricky to navigate, but the two best centers available this summer fall both fall in that category. While Jalen Duren is feuding […]
The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is officially over, and the Lakers have fully turned the page to the Luka Doncic era. With the franchise now committed to building around its new superstar, his demands can’t go unheard. That could make Rui Hachimura the next casualty, as the Lakers reportedly eye the 6-foot-9 Georgian […] The post “He Would Basically Replace Rui Hachimura”: Brian Windhorst Unveils Lakers’ Free Agency Target Amid LeBron James’ Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The league is apparently working under the assumption that the Lakers have acquired Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili on Day 1 of NBA free agency.
The Lakers lost another key free agency priority after LeBron James’ exit, forcing Los Angeles to pivot to new targets around Luka Dončić. The post Lakers Lose Another Key Free Agency Priority After LeBron Exit appeared first on HEAVY .
LeBron James is pondering his next NBA move after confirming on Tuesday that he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.
Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13MM deal with the Suns, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The second year includes a player option. The Suns were reportedly looking at a number of veteran wings who could provide shooting. Kennard was one of their primary targets with the Lakers also reportedly interested in retaining him. Kennard […]
The Los Angeles Lakers clearly want to build their roster with two-way players after letting Luke Kennard go.
While there has been little movement across the entirety of free agency on Tuesday, let alone the Lakers, it looks like the team has been moving in the background. Two players who have been linked to the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes, look likely to have deals with LA, according to multiple reports. Longtime […]
Kawhi Leonard plans to finish career in Toronto after Clippers trade.
Get the latest Walker Kessler meeting update and learn about the Lakers' pursuit of the talented center amid intense competition. The post Lakers Get Major Walker Kessler Update After Free Agency Meeting appeared first on HEAVY .
The Phoenix Suns have signed Luke Kennard and saved the Los Angeles Lakers from investing in a poor roster fit.
On Tuesday night, NBA free agency opened around the league.One of the most notable free agents was Luke Kennard.He finished last season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.3 rebound and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 47.8% from three-point range in 78 games for the Lakers and Hawks.Phoenix Suns Reportedly […] The post BREAKING: Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign 9-Year NBA Player appeared first on HEAVY .
After a successful stint with the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch last season, Luke Kennard is going to join the Phoenix Suns free agency. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Suns.