The Los Angeles Lakers have wasted little time reshaping their roster following LeBron James’ departure, making one of the biggest moves of the offseason by acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz while adding three more players in free agency. The deal sends Kessler to Los Angeles in exchange for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 […]
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On Wednesday, news came out that Collin Sexton is signing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.The former Alabama star is coming off a year where he averaged 15.4 points per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range in 68 games for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls.ESPN’s Shams Charania […]
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LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers was not driven by money, contract size or market appeal. The final chapter of James’ career is now centered around one thing: happiness, according to his longtime agent Rich Paul. Paul revealed that James’ thinking changed significantly as the offseason unfolded. While a return to Los […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers need a point-of-attack defender and have a wishful plan for acquiring the final piece around Luka Doncic.
Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest amid unrestricted free agency.
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Land Grimes, Mamukelashvili and Sexton in Free-Agency Blitz The Los Angeles Lakers followed the Walker Kessler sign-and-trade by agreeing to deals with Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton, committing roughly $71 million in average annual value across four signings. The Los Angeles Lakers moved aggressively to reshape their roster around […]
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers were very active in the free agent market.One player that they reportedly signed was Sandro Mamukelashvili.He is coming off a year where he averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range in 80 games for the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers surprised many fans by making young center Walker Kessler their big offseason acquisition to replace LeBron James and others. Most expected a bigger name or for the Lakers to make more underrated moves to use the money for depth. Instead, the Lakers have now lost LeBron, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and […]
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The Lakers' newest sharpshooting guard, Quentin Grimes, reveals that he followed the Lakers ever since he was a child.
Lakers have shifted focus to forward position after multiple player signings.
Skip Bayless is not buying the notion that LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers this summer in pursuit of his own happiness, as claimed by James’ agent, Rich Paul. Never one to avoid a hot topic, Bayless went off…
On Wednesday, the second day of NBA free agency saw a lot of action.Following a quiet first night, the Lakers had multiple reported transactions.Underdog NBA wrote: “Lakers have signed 4 players for a combined $71M AAV: Walker Kessler – 4 years, $130M Quentin Grimes – 4 years, $60M Sandro Mamukelashvili – 4 years, $52M Collin […]
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Controversial NBA pundit Stephen A Smith sparked more controversy by claiming that the Los Angeles Lakers are now “too white” to be a good basketball player. The Lakers lost LeBron James and a handful of other secondary free agents. Smith was not content with the Lakers going after center Walker Kessler to make him the […]
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Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Utah Jazz. The deal includes a team option for the 2027-28 season. Hayes joins Utah after spending the past two seasons with the Lakers, who recently acquired Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal. Last season, Hayes appeared in 66 games […]
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Within the first 24 hours of the NBA’s 2026 free agency window, the Houston Rockets reached two agreements to fortify the depth of their 2026-27 roster. Veteran guard Marcus Smart, who torched the Rockets in the 2026 playoffs while with the Los Angeles Lakers, is joining Houston on a two-year, $13-million deal. Smart remains one […]
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LeBron James celebrated Folarin Balogun after the USMNT striker used the NBA icon's signature "silencer" celebration during the World Cup.
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The Lakers landed Walker Kessler, but one blunt warning says their all-in roster plan may not be enough to keep Luka Doncic long-term.
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The NBA world has been closely monitoring the LeBron James situation following his decision to walk away from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency.At this point in time, quite a few teams have emerged as interested suitors for James. However, there are a few teams who are emerging as potential front-runners to sign him.Right […]
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Just hours after shocking the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers are rumored to be showing interest in the former Los Angeles Lakers free agent, LeBron James. According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Sixers “have thrown their hat into the proverbial ring for the star forward.” Philadelphia 76ers Get LeBron James News After Stunning Trade Before […]
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Los Angeles Lakers could have reason to reunite.
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James parting ways became one of the top stories of the NBA offseason. However, many Lakers fans are not happy about losing James since the team has only made limited upgrades so far. Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton are currently the three biggest additions after losing LeBron […]
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The Lakers made a huge move for Walker Kessler on Wednesday, and the success of that move could decide the future of GM Rob Pelinka
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The Los Angeles Lakers lost Jaxson Hayes to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, and this move shuts down one of the Dallas Mavericks' most logical chances to trade Daniel Gafford.
The Los Angeles Lakers may have overpaid for Walker Kessler, but it was the cheaper option compared to the other top center on the market: Jalen Duren.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is not sold on Lakers' new all-white big three.