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The Los Angeles Lakers are still waiting for star forward LeBron James to decide on his future in the NBA, but they addressed one of their other top priorities this offseason.
Coming off the best season of his career, Austin Reaves is reportedly set to be rewarded with a new contract from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers and free agent guard Austin Reaves have reached an agreement on a deal that will keep him off the open market, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Reaves will sign a four-year, maximum-salary contract worth a projected $185MM to remain in Los Angeles. Reaves will turn down his […]
The Lakers have taken care of one of their biggest items in free agency. Austin Reaves has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves will sign a four-year, $185 million deal. This is a max deal for Reaves, but over four years instead of five. The AAV […]
It's obvious to identify center as a prime position of need for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2026 NBA offseason.
The first round delivered plenty of surprises, but a number of talented prospects remain on the board entering today’s second round. Four players who appeared in our final first-round mock draft, , , and , are still available, highlighting the depth of the remaining talent pool. Several veteran college standouts could provide immediate value, while… The post 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Second Round appeared first on NBADraft.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring the trade market for help at center and have shown interest in the New Orleans Pelicans big man Yves Missi. However, New Orleans has thus far been unwilling to move the young center. The Pelicans have entered the offseason with high asking prices on several players, and Missi […] The post Lakers interested in trading for Yves Missi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers got Luka Doncic a wing that is an ideal compliment to his playing style.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 offseason searching for a reliable frontcourt upgrade to support Luka Doncic.The Lakers’ postseason run showed similar defensive and rebounding lapses in the paint. The front office has sprung into action as the franchise has been linked to numerous big men through free agency and trades. According to The Sporting […] The post Lakers Proposed to Replace Deandre Ayton With Jarrett Allen in Major Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
Do the Los Angeles Lakers trade back into the 2026 NBA Draft?
The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers has already made his thoughts on one of the NBA’s best players clear. In a video that resurfaced after his selection Tuesday, Cameron Carr reveals that he is not keen on dealing…
As the Lakers' pursuit of centers to strengthen their frontcourt continues, an insider sheds light on the grim reality of the current situation.
The 2026 NBA draft has come and gone, and teams can now switch full attention to the offseason for trade and free agency options.The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of those franchises actively involved and will be monitoring opportunities to bolster their roster around Luka Doncic and LeBron James if he remains. According to Sports […] The post Lakers’ Projected Trade Package for Trey Murphy III Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
It is time to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers' last first-round pick.
Lakers rookie Cameron Carr immediately makes an impression on the fan base following his recent comments on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Russell Westbrook.
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Love him or hate him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most polarizing superstars in the league. The man just won back-to-back MVP awards, only the fifth guard in NBA history to do that, joining a list that includes Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan- and he still can’t escape the flopping conversation. At the […] The post Lakers Draftee Cameron Carr Takes Brutal Shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Ain’t Dealing With the Flopping” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Lakers traded up to add one of the draft's most intriguing athletes.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson never misses a chance to share his opinion about anything basketball. So, unsurprisingly, the Basketball Hall of Famer was back at it again when news broke on Monday that the Milwaukee Bucks had traded two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. As the trade goes, [...]
Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers continues to draw league-wide attention, but one report suggests the veteran star is not interested in joining the Detroit Pistons and would rather remain in Los Angeles. Speaking on Run It Back, Zach Harper said Leonard’s preference is to stay with the Clippers despite outside interest. “They’re […] The post Kawhi Leonard prefers Clippers future over Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James is arguably the most criticized player in NBA history. That just comes with the territory when you’re also arguably the greatest player of all time. The Los Angeles Lakers star has experienced a lot of criticism and hate over the last few years. It’s no surprise, then, that the Lakers star is also […] The post Lakers’ LeBron backs Giannis’ message after blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
“To be here is a blessing and a dream. I have dreamt of this as a kid,” Cameron Carr said in his pre-Draft night interview. Draft night delivered everything Carr had worked for. A guaranteed place amongst the country’s elite athletes on the biggest stage. Moments after hearing his name called by Adam Silver, the […] The post Cameron Carr’s First Reaction Goes Viral After Getting Traded to Lakers During NBA Draft appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers took wing, Cameron Carr, with the No. 24 overall selection, a player with a ton of upside and a strong reputation. The post Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Cameron Carr, and that could signal Luke Kennard’s days are numbered.
Cameron Carr immediately knew his NBA Draft night was changing after the New York Knicks selected him at No. 24 and traded his rights to the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Baylor guard’s reaction quickly became one of the more memorable moments of Tuesday night’s first round at Barclays Center. NBA on ESPN shared the […] The post Watch Cameron Carr’s instant reaction to being traded from Knicks to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .