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Austin Reaves News / Stadium Rant / June 25
Lakers Double Down, Austin Reaves Officially The Highest Paid Undrafted Player Of All Time
From completely overlooked to the highest-paid undrafted player in pro basketball history. Austin Reaves has officially agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a massive four-year, $185 million maximum contract extension.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / June 25
'Ain’t Winning Sh*t': Stephen A. Smith Warns Lakers After Austin Reaves Extension Casts Doubt on LeBron James’ Future
For nearly a quarter of a century, betting against LeBron James has rarely ended well. Even at 41, he continues to shoulder championship dreams, while amplifying his longevity.
Austin Reaves News / Viral Sports News / June 25
Lakers Contract Talks Left Austin Reaves Expecting to Leave
The Los Angeles Lakers secured Austin Reaves with a maximum contract extension, bringing a sense of calm to both the player and the organization as they shift focus to the remaining offseason moves.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
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
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
Lakers land star of historic NCAA team after NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t get their guy when they made a trade into the second round of the NBA Draft, but they landed a couple of other players they were looking at via two-way contracts in the aftermath of the draft.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 25
Lakers Sign Undrafted Sharpshooter to Two-Way Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers were as busy as any team in the NBA during and after the 2026 NBA Draft, with the storied franchise bringing in Cameron Carr in the first round after making a draft-day trade with the reigning champion New York Knicks and then signing a pair of undrafted players on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24
Undrafted Free Agent Peter Suder Agrees To Two-Way Contract
Once the 2026 NBA Draft came to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers went to work on the undrafted free agent market. They first were able to land former Vanderbilt
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Lakers land Vanderbilt UDFA forward on two-way NBA contract
The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2026 NBA Draft with only one pick at No. 25 in the first round. But they managed to grab a second round pick at No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24
Lakers Act Fast to Sign Undrafted Forward After Busy Draft Night
The Los Angeles Lakers have been incredibly aggressive during the 2026 NBA Draft, as they made a trade in the first round in order to move up to select guard Cameron Carr, and ahead of the second round, they acquired the No.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers
The Lakers and Mavericks have made a minor trade late in the second round of the draft, with Los Angeles agreeing to send the rights to No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko to Dallas, per Dan Woike of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24
Lakers Trade No. 56 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft To Mavericks For Cash
The Los Angeles Lakers originally did not have any picks in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, although they used cash to acquire the No. 56 pick from the Chicago Bulls.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Report: Lakers are very open to 1 LeBron James sign-and-trade scenario
The Los Angeles Lakers may have found a viable LeBron James exit strategy. The Lakers are “very open” to the possibility of one sign-and-trade scenario that would involve sending James to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Wednesday during a radio appearance.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / June 24
Austin Reaves Breathes Sigh Of Relief After Doubting Return To Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves never made it to free agency as he reportedly agreed to a four-year, $185 million contract to return to the team.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24
Lakers Make Another Draft-Day Trade After Moving Up to Land Cameron Carr
During the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers traded up to No. 24 to acquire the New York Knicks’ pick, resulting in the storied franchise bringing in Baylor product Cameron Carr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24
Lakers Acquire Second Round Pick In 2026 NBA Draft From Bulls
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without any picks, but that doesn’t mean talent can’t still be added to the organization.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 24
Lakers acquire No. 56 pick from Bulls for cash 
The Lakers will be involved in the second round of the draft on Wednesday after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers have traded for the No.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Luka Doncic Announces Personal News on Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic's second season with the organization ended abruptly April 2 when he suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24
Lakers' Pursuit of Yves Missi to Pair With Luka Doncic Hits a Snag
One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ primary goals this NBA offseason is upgrading the center position, with the team looking for a solid rim protector and lob threat to play alongside superstar guard Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24
Pistons Were Preparing To Make Run At Austin Reaves
One thing playing in the Los Angeles Lakers’ favor as Austin Reaves was preparing to hit free agency was that there were very few teams with the salary cap space to give him a max contract.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24
Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade
The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 24
Massive extension locks in Lakers' Austin Reaves-Luka Doncic duo long-term
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a lot of things to figure out this summer. Their starting backcourt is no longer one of them.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns make four-team trade official
The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24
Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Seemed Caught Off Guard by Draft-Night Twist
The NBA Draft is supposed to be one of the best moments of a basketball player's life. Hearing your name, walking up to the stage and shaking the NBA commissioner's hand.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Insider floats idea of Lakers adding All-Star big man in LeBron James sign-and-trade
Could the Lakers resolve LeBron's future with this interesting move?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 24
Lakers Insider Breaks Down 12 Centers As Market Quickly Shrinks, Only A Few Options Remain
The Los Angeles Lakers are under immense pressure to make some big changes this summer. With Luka Doncic explicitly demanding roster upgrades, the Purple and Gold have begun their search for players that fit Doncic’s playing style.
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