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Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / July 1
'They’re Gonna Be Aggressive': Shams Charania Shares Lakers Free Agency Update
The Los Angeles Lakers prioritized securing Austin Reaves in free agency. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, after securing their top two stars this offseason, the Lakers have shifted their focus towards big men like Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / July 1
Lakers Star Austin Reaves Breaks Silence on LeBron James
The NBA offseason has been filled with major headlines, but few have generated as much buzz as the separation between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Sixers Register Interest In LeBron James
Add the Sixers to the list of teams who want to be involved in the LeBron James sweepstakes. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Philadelphia has reached out to express its interest in acquiring the star forward.
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 1
Lakers Announce NBA Summer League Roster and Schedule
The Los Angeles Lakers stole a lot of headlines during the second day of NBA free agency, with the team pulling off a bold trade to acquire elite center Walker Kessler, while also agreeing to deals with three players.
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 / July 1
Skip Bayless plays ‘nice’ with grade for LeBron James’ 8-year Lakers tenure
A veteran sports analyst, perhaps one of LeBron James’ harshest critics, graded the future Hall of Fame forward’s eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Austin Reaves’ farewell to LeBron James includes golf promise
Austin Reaves will not have LeBron James as a teammate for the first time in his NBA career next season after James announced he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 1
Grading Every Lakers Move in NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a slow start once NBA free agency got underway on Tuesday, as they weren’t in a hurry to make any moves. The reason for the slow start was revealed later, when the team pulled off a shocking sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for rising star Walker Kessler on Wednesday morning.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Of course Skip Bayless loves Lakers’ bombshell free agency moves with ‘LeGone’ out
NBA veteran analyst Skip Bayless reacted to the Los Angeles Lakers’ series of changes, including LeBron James’ exit, and their latest trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler.
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 / Yardbarker / July 1
LeBron James' list of potential suitors just got shorter
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are parting ways after eight seasons. It's going to be weird to watch the Lakers without LeBron on the court, and it'll be even stranger to see him wearing a different team's jersey.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / July 1
Stephen A. Smith Questions Lakers For Building Around '3 White Dudes'
The Lakers have moved on from LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith is questioning the future of the franchise. James announced this week that he is moving on from the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Stephen A. Smith blasts Lakers for new ‘3 white dudes’ Big 3: ‘This ain’t golf!’
The Los Angeles Lakers made a flurry of moves on the second day of free agency, with the biggest one being acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 1
Full Lakers 2026 Summer League Schedule & Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their schedule and roster for the upcoming California Classic, to be held July 3-6 at Chase Center in San Francisco, and 2026 NBA Summer League, which will take place July 9-19 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Jaxson Hayes News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 1
Jaxson Hayes signs two-year, $12 million deal with Jazz 
Next season’s iteration of the Lakers will be looking very different. Jaxson Hayes will reportedly sign with the Jazz, as first reported by Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 1
Where the Lakers stand financially after their free-agent spending spree
After a quiet opening night of free agency, the Lakers got to work Wednesday. They agreed to a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and agreed to sign Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 1
Deandre Ayton Projects As Backup Center ‘As Of Now’
All offseason, the talks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was about their desire to get an ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and the team made the move to do just that in agreeing to a sign-and-trade deal for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / July 1
Grading Every Los Angeles Lakers Free Agency Signing Today
The Los Angeles Lakers took over the NBA free agency period on Wednesday, signing FOUR players to help their rotation. They spend over $250 million in just a few hours.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 1
Lakers legend Magic Johnson sends farewell message to LeBron James
The Lakers and James were together for eight glorious seasons, but that's all coming to an end.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 1
Lakers Expected To Lose Six Key Players In Free Agency Amid Major Roster Shakeup
The Los Angeles Lakers were poised to be one of the biggest players in the free agency and trade markets this offseason. With several expiring contracts, the Purple and Gold were bound to boast enough cap flexibility to build a stronger roster for the 2026-27 season.
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