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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / June 28
'Only Person Who Was Taking the Punches': Ex-Teammate Explains How Russell Westbrook’s Lakers Spell Turned Sour
Few NBA experiments have unraveled quite like Russell Westbrook’s two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. What began with championship expectations eventually gave way to lineup changes, constant scrutiny and questions that seemed to grow louder with every loss.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / June 28
Deandre Ayton Expected To Pick Up Player Option
Deandre Ayton’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with ups and downs, giving him an interesting decision to make this offseason. When Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers last summer, he signed a two-year, $16.2 million contract with L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 28
Cameron Carr Excited To Learn From Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
Leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, there was a lot of speculation regarding what the Los Angeles Lakers would do with the 25th pick. Ultimately, L.A. decided on trading up to No.
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 28
Wolves’ Freeman, Lakers’ Manon Receive Qualifying Offers
Enrique Freeman of the Timberwolves and Chris Manon of the Lakers have both been tendered qualifying offers, making them restricted free agents, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter links).
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Rui Hachimura News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura linked to 2 suitors in free agency
Two NBA teams are reportedly looking to pry Rui Hachimura away from the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a busy Lakers offseason, Hachimura has been viewed as the odd man out among L.A.
Naz Reid News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 27
Naz Reid Emerges as Surprise Lakers Trade Target Amid Center Search
With the NBA offseason well underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, the storied franchise continues to explore its options in terms of building around superstar Luka Doncic.
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 27
Lakers Could Face Unexpected Threat to Re-Signing Marcus Smart
Two important players for the Los Angeles Lakers headed into the NBA offseason with a decision to make. Veterans Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton have player options on their contracts for the 2025-26 campaign, and it has been uncertain whether they’ll opt in or opt out.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Peyton Watson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 27
Lakers Could Outbid the Nuggets in Their Peyton Watson Pursuit
The Los Angeles Lakers went into this NBA offseason with one loud message: find a center. Luka Doncic has pushed for it, the front office has made it the top priority, and the playoff losses have made the need impossible to ignore.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 27
New Report Says LeBron James Is More Likely to Leave the Lakers Than Stay
Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has spent 23 seasons building one of the greatest careers in NBA history. He has won four titles, broken records most people thought were untouchable, and reshaped what it means to play this game at 41.
Rui Hachimura News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 27
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 the Lakers depending on how free agency plays out..
Deandre Ayton News / Hoops Wire / June 27
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton expected to pick up player option
The Lakers may not have to wonder what Deandre Ayton plans to do next. According to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports (via Hoops Rumors), Ayton is expected to exercise his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, keeping him under contract with Los Angeles for at least another year.
Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / June 27
Lakers Add Robert McCray V & Jacari White On Exhibit 10 Contracts
The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Los Angeles Lakers, with Cameron Carr being their first-round selection at No. 24. L.A. traded into the second round with hopes of making another selection, but opted to trade out when no centers remained at No.
Deandre Ayton News / Hoops Rumors / June 27
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Expected To Exercise Player Option?
Within a round-up of several trade and free agent rumors from various reporters, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports writes that Lakers center Deandre Ayton is expected to exercise his $8.1MM player option for 2026/27 to remain with the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / June 27
How Will Cameron Carr Help the Los Angeles Lakers Improve?
As the clock struck 7:52 pm on the West Coast, with the New York Knicks selecting for the Los Angeles Lakers at pick No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft, the
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / June 27
Rockets Interested In Signing Marcus Smart
Marcus Smart was a major catalyst in the Los Angeles Lakers getting past the Houston Rockets in the first round. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Smart stepped up as an on-ball creator and did a great job orchestrating offense.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 27
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 27
Cameron Carr Believes Defense Will Get Him On Court For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason is officially underway as the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Lakers had one pick in the first round and wound up trading up from 25 to 24 to draft Cameron Carr out of Baylor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 27
Is LeBron James leaning one way in free agency?
James will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time since moving to the Western Conference, and there will be plenty of interest in his services, even after two decades in the pros.
Dalton Knecht News / A to Z Sports / June 27
Dalton Knecht involved in blockbuster deal with a major impact on the league in latest NBA trade proposal
Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht is expected to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers before the 2026-27 NBA season. The expectation is that former Tennessee Vols guard Dalton Knecht will be traded before the 2026-27 NBA season.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Lakers in danger of losing key veteran in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have some competition in retaining the services of Marcus Smart. Smart was reported to be a likely veteran that the Lakers would retain heading into next season.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / June 26
LeBron James reportedly weighing multiple possibilities in free agency
LeBron James‘ future with the Lakers appears no closer to being resolved. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, there is growing belief around the NBA that James has multiple legitimate options in free agency, with a return to Los Angeles no longer viewed as the only likely outcome.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Lakers reportedly targeting top Knicks free agent
The New York Knicks are surely still basking in the glow of being NBA champions for the first time since 1973. They deserve to take the time to savor this victory.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 26
Luka Doncic's latest demand may force a Lakers veteran out
According to an ESPN insider, Luka Doncic has requested that the Lakers upgrade the center position, making Deandre Ayton the odd man out.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25
Austin Reaves’ girlfriend captures the moment he learned about his historic contract
Austin Reaves just hit a hole-in-one in life. Reaves will continue his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers for years to come after securing a massive contract extension with the Western Conference franchise on Wednesday.
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