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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Nick Smith Jr. Team Option Declined
This offseason should be an interesting one for the Los Angeles Lakers as a lot of moves need to be made in order to vault them into championship contention.
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?
Jalen Duren News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 29
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.
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
NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Other Teams
It remains to be seen what direction the Los Angeles Lakers are headed in free agency, but they need to address the center position beyond just bringing back Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / June 29
Former Los Angeles Lakers Center Has Reportedly Died
Gene Wiley, the towering center who spent four impactful seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped guide the franchise to three NBA Finals appearances, passed away on June 21.
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.
The 15 best NBA seasons ever by a player over age 40
The average age of an NBA player tends to be around the mid-to-late 20s. A good number of guys play into their 30s, though, and an even rarer selection are still in the league once they cross the 40-year mark.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Why Bill Simmons believes LeBron James could win a title with the Spurs
With NBA free agency rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions surrounding the proceedings is the future of LeBron James, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent after an eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Marcus Smart heavily linked to 1 team after turning down Lakers option
Marcus Smart turned down his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, a move that looks increasingly like a prelude to his departure.
Deandre Ayton News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Los Angeles Lakers’ Deandre Ayton opts into player option
Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton will be returning to the franchise next season as he has opted into his $8.1 million player option according to Shams Charania.
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Maxi Kleber Likely To Return To Europe
One of the more beloved and respected players on the Los Angeles Lakers last season was veteran big man Maxi Kleber. While he wasn’t a regular member of the rotation, he was always ready any time his number was called and provided a real impact on multiple occasions throughout the year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors
There has been plenty of speculation about James' future, and with the Lakers not giving him another extension, signs point to a potential departure.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Marcus Smart Declines Player Option To Become Free Agent
Coming off a season in which he revived his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Marcus Smart had a decision to make. He was given a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $5.4 million that he needed to decide if he wanted to pick up or decline.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise with latest move
This is part of a plan by the Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Luke Kennard Reveals What He Learned From LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers’ lone trade deadline acquisition last season ended up being a good one as Luke Kennard came in and fit perfectly with the roster, even stepping up his game in the playoffs when key players missed time due to injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 28
Lakers' latest move is a clue about LeBron James situation
The Los Angeles Lakers still don't know if they'll have LeBron James back next season, and that puts the team's future a bit in limbo. It'd be best to know either way if James is coming back, but they don't have that luxury right now.
Chris Manon News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 28
Lakers Make Defensive-Minded Guard Chris Manon a Restricted Free Agent
The NBA offseason is well underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, with a lot of tough decisions needing to be made from players the team wants to add to the mix around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to the futures of players on the current roster.
Austin Reaves News / HITC / June 28
Los Angeles Lakers’ backup plan if Austin Reaves left in free agency revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers were eyeing an ambitious acquisition of two recently traded players if Austin Reaves left in free agency. The Lakers inked a four-year, $185 million deal to re-sign Austin Reaves after it seemed he might leave as a free agent with interested teams circling.
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.
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.
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