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Cameron Carr News / Lakers Nation / June 26
Cameron Carr Expresses Excitement At Lakers Introductory Press Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers traded up one spot with the New York Knicks to ensure they got the player they wanted, Baylor guard Cameron Carr, with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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.
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?
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 26
Lakers top trade, free agent targets after drafting Cameron Carr, giving Austin Reaves $185 million contract
With the NBA Draft now out of the way, the Los Angeles Lakers turn to the bulk of the offseason, with roster moves still to be made when it comes to the free agency period, and possible trades.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 26
Lakers Las Vegas Summer League schedule announced 
Every summer, Las Vegas becomes the place to be in the NBA world due to the Summer League. With every team in attendance, it’s a chance to get an early look at the incoming rookie class and see how they perform in a competitive professional environment.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 26
Lakers’ 2026 Las Vegas Summer League Schedule
The schedule for the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League has officially been announced. The Summer League goes from July 9-19 and the Los Angeles Lakers will begin their journey against the team who ended their season, the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 10.
Mitchell Robinson News / Lakers Nation / June 26
Continued Interest In Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson
The Los Angeles Lakers have pressure from both their star players and their fans to make a substantial upgrade at the center position this offseason. The tandem of Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes is serviceable, but it won’t be enough to elevate the Lakers to the upper tier of teams.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / June 26
Lakers Get Big News on Two Top Free Agency Targets
The Los Angeles Lakers have launched their offseason on a strong note by securing a key piece of their roster for the future. The franchise moved quickly to lock in Austin Reaves with a substantial multi-year contract extension, ensuring his continued presence in Southern California.
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 / HITC / June 26
Austin Reaves’ immediate reaction after hearing Lakers will give him a max extension is heartwarming
The Los Angeles Lakers handed Austin Reaves a four-year, $185 million contract extension, and his immediate reaction to his deal was amazing. Reaves will avoid entering free agency after agreeing to his new contract a week before the start of free agency on July 3.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Lakers catch big break with two major free-agency targets
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their offseason by getting one of their most crucial deals done. Now what?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Only three teams reportedly 'make sense' for LeBron James
If LeBron James winds up as the odd man out with the Lakers, he most likely will have several suitors in free agency. But where will he land?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Luka Doncic, Lakers will perk up at Jalen Duren’s Pistons contract beef
The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they want to build a contender around Luka Doncic, and the five-time All-Star recently outlined one of the biggest needs he believes the roster still has.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 26
Lakers Narrow Offseason Targets To Three Physical Interior Anchors
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ search for a starting center has reportedly entered a new phase. After weeks of exploring virtually every option on the market, the franchise has now narrowed its focus to three physical interior anchors who fit Luka Doncic’s vision for the team.
Rob Pelinka News / EssentiallySports / June 26
Rob Pelinka Handed Golden Opportunity to Solve Lakers’ Center Problem in Free Agency
Just 24 hours ago, the Lakers’ frontcourt outlook looked bleak. The Isaiah Stewart trade to Memphis had thinned an already shallow pool of available bigs, and few expected the newly crowned champions in New York to loosen their grip on key reserves.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / June 26
Luka Doncic Builds His Perfect NBA Player
Content creator Atiga Perez recently tasked Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic with building the perfect NBA player using active players, and the results were interesting.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 26
Ex-Heat Star Says LeBron and Bronny James Will Join Miami After Lack of Communication From Lakers, Per Reports
The Lakers made a check-in call to LeBron James early in free agency and haven’t followed up with an offer since. That silence is opening a door Pat Riley may be ready to walk through.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / June 25
Latest on LeBron James
Everybody seems to be waiting on LeBron James. That includes the Lakers. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles still hasn’t made a contract offer to the four-time MVP, even after the sides briefly touched base once teams were permitted to begin negotiating with their own free agents.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25
Report: Lakers had their price for Austin Reaves driven up by 1 team
The Los Angeles Lakers apparently paid far more than they wanted to in order to retain Austin Reaves. The Lakers re-signed their homegrown star Reaves to a monster four-year, $185 million deal earlier this week.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 25
Luka Doncic Foundation Launches Stay In Play Grant Program For Youth Athletes
The Luka Doncic Foundation announced that they have opened up applications for Stay in Play, a three-year global grant program intended to eliminate financial barriers that force young athletes to quit youth sports.
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.
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).
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Report: Lakers are very open to one 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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
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 / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Lakers, Austin Reaves Agree To Four-Year Max Deal
The Lakers and free agent guard Austin Reaves have reached an agreement on a deal that will keep him off the open market, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Reaves will sign a four-year, maximum-salary contract worth a projected $185MM to remain in Los Angeles.
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