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Lakers guarantee Bronny James’ contract for 2026-27 season
After showing promise in his sophomore season, the Lakers will continue investing in Bronny James. On Monday, the team guaranteed Bronny’s contract for next season, set at $2.3 million, by keeping him on the roster. Keith Smith of Spotrac reported the news on Tuesday. Naturally, given how LeBron’s free agency is currently playing out, the […]
LeBron James informs Lakers he will play for another team in 2026-27
After eight years in Los Angeles, LeBron James will don a different jersey for the 2026-27 season. First reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron has informed the Lakers he will be playing for a different team next season, as told to him by Klutch Sports CEO and LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul. Whether a sign […]
Rumors Roundup: Latest on Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams
On the eve of free agency, the rumors have not slowed down. The Lakers are remaining active, most notably setting up a call with restricted free agent Jalen Duren once free agency starts on Tuesday. However, that certainly isn’t the only pot on the stove for the Lakers, who have been busy in the hours […]
Lakers decline Nick Smith Jr.’s team option
After a mixed bag first season, the Lakers are declining Nick Smith Jr.’s team option for next season. The Lakers landed Smith Jr. on a two-way deal at the very start of the preseason after he was waived by the Hornets. While Smith Jr.’s impact wasn’t felt throughout the whole season, he still had some […]
Lakers to have call with Jalen Duren when free agency opens
The Lakers have inserted themselves into one of the biggest developing stories in the hours leading up to free agency. After setting themselves up to try to steal Austin Reaves in free agency, the Pistons appear to have lowballed their own free agent, Jalen Duren, leading to him meeting with other teams. Among the teams […]
Marcus Smart to decline player option, become free agent
After reestablishing himself with the Lakers last season, Marcus Smart is set for one more big contract this offseason. Smart will reportedly opt out of the second year of his deal with the Lakers to become an unrestricted free agent, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. In the days leading up to his Monday’s decision, […]
Lakers set to have conversation with LeBron James amid Warriors interest
However real the Warriors’ attempts to form the NBA’s Expendables are, it is at least having the ripple effect of reigniting conversations between LeBron James and the Lakers. As Golden State begins maneuvering to attempt to pair LeBron and Anthony Davis in San Francisco, the Lakers and LeBron are set to have a conversation. After […]
Deandre Ayton to pick up player option for 2026-27 season
The Lakers have a new hurdle in their pursuit of a starting center for next year’s team. Last year’s starter, Deandre Ayton, has reportedly picked up his player option, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. This move is far from a shock. It was reported earlier that Ayton was expected to pick up […]
The Warriors are trying to build the NBA Expendables with LeBron James, Anthony Davis
The Warriors are ready to lean into their identity as the old guys giving it one last ride. It was the identity of their team last season, but that consisted of Al Horford, Jimmy Butler and, to some degree, Kristaps Porzingis. However, with an offseason to really have at it, Golden State is trying to […]
Rockets believed to be most likely to sign Marcus Smart in free agency
There has been a lot of smoke over the past couple of days regarding Marcus Smart leaving for the Rockets. Smart has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. Given how well he played on a relatively modest salary, it’s been reported that he could opt out for a bigger payday this summer, with […]
Lakers had trade talks with Heat about Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware
There are a ton of things that get discussed and considered for every team during the offseason. Teams have to consider best- and worst-case scenarios and have a multitude of pathways towards a successful offseason. It’s why Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka is constantly talking about optionality during press conferences, even if fans […]
Lakers rumors roundup: Interest in Cam Johnson, Peyton Watson, Dean Wade
With the draft in the rearview mirror, the weekend has signaled the change in focus to free agency. Officially, things get underway on Tuesday. Unofficially, the rumors are coming in hot and fast. With a slew of rumors coming in quick and fast, here’s a roundup of a handful of them from Sunday. Helping Nuggets […]
Marcus Smart expected to draw interest from Rockets in free agency
Last summer, the Lakers’ acquisition of Marcus Smart wasn’t initially considered a home-run deal. Sure, Luka Dončić pitched Smart coming to LA, and others on the team loved the move, but he was seen around the league as a player who couldn’t stay healthy. However, the Lakers believed he’d bounce back and be a winning […]
Lakers tender non-qualifying offer to Chris Mañon
After a standout season in the G League, the Lakers have tendered a non-qualifying offer to two-way guard Chris Mañon, making him a restricted free agent. Mañon earned G League First Team All-Defense honors with the South Bay Lakers last season. In his rookie season, Mañon was effectively a non-factor with the parent Lakers after […]
Is Peter Suder the Lakers next undrafted find?
The NBA draft cycle is over and teams head into free agency while organizations move to fill out the end of their rosters with undrafted players. In the ongoing search for diamond-in-the-rough talents, the Lakers came to terms with MAC Player of the Year Peter Suder on a two-way contract. He brings size as a […]
Should the Lakers trade for Myles Turner?
There is no secret what the Lakers’ priority will be when free agency opens this week. It is the same thing it was last offseason. And it is the same thing Anthony Davis pined for before that. Find a center. But as Luka Dončić has reportedly communicated, not just any center would suffice, he wants […]
Fever turn up the heat on Sparks in blowout win
The woes for the Sparks continued in Indiana on Saturday as the Fever handed LA a second straight thumping, winning 111-87. The Sparks continue to struggle with both Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink sidelined, but their defense has been shockingly bad over the past two games. After giving up 125 points to the Tempo, the […]
Deandre Ayton expected to pick up player option
While Deandre Ayton’s debut season in Los Angeles wasn’t the perfect fit, it was still a strong season for the big man, all things considered. His numbers were, naturally, down from previous season, but given his role as the fourth fiddle on offense, that’s to be expected. He still had his most efficient season as […]
Nets, Spurs among teams interested in Rui Hachimura
Of the many Lakers’ internal free agents, perhaps the one most likely to find a new home next season is Rui Hachimura. While Rui has had a handful of successful seasons in Los Angeles, his fit with the team is less than ideal as it stands and he could be the odd man out for […]
Will the Lakers look to trade Deandre Ayton this offseason?
Much of the discussion about the Lakers’ upcoming offseason has been about acquiring a center of the future. It was the edict from Luka Dončić before he left for Europe this summer and it’s one of the top priorities of the front office. The underlying aspect of that is the Lakers very well may still […]
5 free agent decisions Lakers fans should monitor
With the official opening of NBA free agency just days away, we inch closer to the point where we can better understand what next season’s Lakers will look like. We already know that Austin Reaves will return, but beyond bringing him back on a max contract, President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and this Lakers […]
Cameron Carr says entering Lakers facility was a ‘moment of happiness’
A player only gets one chance to make a first impression. On Friday afternoon, Lakers rookie Cameron Carr had that moment and soaked it all in. The newest Laker met with the LA media and was just as excited to be a Laker as fans are about the prospect of having a young, athletic player […]
Lakers Las Vegas Summer League schedule announced
Every summer, Las Vegas becomes the place to be in the NBA world due to the Summer League. With every team in attendance, it’s a chance to get an early look at the incoming rookie class and see how they perform in a competitive professional environment. Assuming LA’s latest draft pick, Cameron Carr, two-way signings […]
Lakers, LeBron James have had limited communication, no contract offered
To the surprise of few, LeBron James’ free agency is already off to an odd start this offseason. A topic already of much debate before free agency has even officially started, how the Lakers and LeBron handled the coming weeks was always going to draw much attention. It turns out, however, the two sides have […]
Lakers begin signing multiple undrafted free agents after NBA Draft
While the second round turned out to be a dud for the Lakers on Wednesday, the conclusion of the NBA Draft is when the team really starts to get to work. The team agreed to two-way deals with both Peter Suder and AK Okereke, then began filling out the rest of the Summer League roster […]
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