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July 21: The signing is official, according to a team press release (Twitter link via Jovan Buha). The Lakers also confirmed that Suder was waived to make room for Kaluma, as previously reported. July 20: The Lakers are signing Summer League standout Arthur Kaluma to a two-way contract, agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta tell […]
We name the standout performer on every NBA team in the 2026 NBA Summer League, including MVP Yaxel Lendeborg and new Lakers' rotation player Arthur Kaluma.
Lakers star Luka Doncic opens up on the work ethic of his former teammate, LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived rookie guard Peter Suder less than three weeks after signing him, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The move clears a two-way roster spot so the team can complete its reported signing of Arthur Kaluma. Suder went undrafted after a standout season at Miami (Ohio), where he earned MAC Player […] The post Lakers waive rookie guard Peter Suder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ front office set up the roster to maximize optionality this summer, and they certainly […]
Draymond Green believes NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s public comments about LeBron James’ free agency could have the opposite effect of what he intended. Speaking on the Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward joked that asking James to make a quicker decision may only encourage him to wait longer. “Adam saying that is not going to […] The post Draymond Green: Adam Silver may have delayed LeBron James’ decision appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers clearly believe in Sandro Mamukelashvili, but they are on the verge of asking him to play a role no other team has.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to know when to walk away from Jonathan Kuminga negotiations. That time may be arriving.
Big men are still in demand as the offseason wears on into the summer, and surprisingly, Nick Richards is still out there on the market. According to a report, three teams still have strong interest in the former Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets center. The Heat, Knicks and Lakers are among the teams to show free agent interest in Nick Richards. One of the best remaining centers on the open market, Richards would sign to a contender for the veteran’s minimum. pic.twitter.com/f...
The Lakers remain interested in Jonathan Kuminga. The question is whether they’ll ever be able to meet his asking price. According to LA reporter Jovan Buha, appearing on The Herd, the Lakers explored creating roughly $10 million in cap space to offer Kuminga a two-year, $20 million contract. But that proposal wasn’t enough to entice the […] The post Latest on Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Another signing on Monday has left the Los Angeles Lakers with a Kevon Looney problem that the Golden State Warriors escaped from 18 months ago.
NBA insider drops latest intel on LeBron James' ongoing free agency.
LeBron James has yet to make a decision regarding his future in the league, and Rich Paul cannot provide an exact timeline for when that will happen. The NBA free agency period has been open for several days, and one of the biggest names to watch is undoubtedly LeBron James . The player left the Los Angeles Lakers once his contract concluded and, according to his agent Rich Paul , there is still no rush to make a final decision. “ We’re not going to be rushed. We’re not going to be rushed...
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga, but the forward is better on paper.
Maximizing Doncic’s prime is the number one goal for the Lakers and after the departure of LeBron James, it is truly Doncic’s team now.
It’s not always common for a Summer League team to be exciting. The Lakers have had some of the most exciting sides that have ever traveled to Las Vegas in early July, but they’ve also had some absolute clunkers. Almost universally, though, fans found this Lakers team a pleasure to watch. After a dud of […]
LeBron James reportedly won't be making a decision regarding his next team on Tuesday.
The Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers in the Summer League semi-finals. Now they’re opening another series of semi-meaningless exhibition games with another go-round with their Southern California rivals. The Warriors open the preseason Oct. 6 at home with the Lakers. They’ll also welcome two other West Coast teams, the Sacramento Kings […]
The Lakers have made room for one of their Summer League standouts. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles has waived rookie guard Peter Suder, clearing a two-way roster spot to officially sign forward Arthur Kaluma. Suder joined the Lakers shortly after going undrafted out of Miami (Ohio), where he was named the MAC […] The post Lakers waive Peter Suder to make room for Arthur Kaluma appeared first on Hoops Wire .
One of the most anticipated draft classes in recent memory lived up to every bit of the hype. The 2026 NBA Summer League delivered breakout stars, unforgettable performances, and ended with the Golden State Warriors lifting the title. But the biggest talking point arrived as the All-Summer League First Team sparked outrage across Lakers Nation. […] The post Lakers Nation Is Furious After Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero Miss Out on NBA Summer League Honors appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Less than three weeks after signing him, the Lakers have waived rookie guard Peter Suder, confirms Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). The move was necessary in order for the team to open up a two-way contract slot to finalize its reported agreement with Arthur Kaluma. Suder, who went undrafted out of Miami (Ohio) last […]
If you are trying to make sense of the current radio silence across the league’s front offices, look no further than August 6. The entire landscape isn’t waiting on free agency headlines or summer league noise—it’s waiting to see how Washington handles Anthony Davis’s extension eligibility. If an announcement doesn’t drop immediately, this entire standoff […]
There is good news and bad news regarding the center position in Los Angeles. The good news is the Lakers acquired their A-list center, trading for Walker Kessler. The bad news is they lost the rest of their frontcourt depth. LA’s starter last year, Deandre Ayton, was traded to the Wizards. Backup big Jaxson Hayes […]
In today’s Dub Hub: With Summer League now in the rearview, the NBA’s attention has shifted back to free agency as the basketball world waits for LeBron James to announce his next team. The former Los Angeles Laker and four-time NBA champion has reportedly identified several preferred destinations, including the Golden State Warriors. However, according […]
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't tied to the Kawhi Leonard saga, but that doesn't mean they can't enjoy the chaos the Clippers are dealing with.