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Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 29
Rockets believed to be most likely to sign Marcus Smart in free agency 
There has been a lot of smoke over the past couple of days regarding Marcus Smart leaving for the Rockets. Smart has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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.
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?
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.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / June 28
Update emerges on rumors linking LeBron James to the Heat
A potential LeBron James return to the Miami Heat appears to be an “ask again later” at this point. James has not “actively pursued” the possibility of a reunion with the Heat for the time being, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reported on Sunday.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 28
Cam Johnson Rumored to be a Lakers Trade Target Amid Busy NBA Offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be as busy as any team in the NBA this offseason, with the storied franchise focused on building around superstar guard Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / June 28
Lakers Reportedly Targeting Stretch Big Before Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers enter this offseason with clear intentions to strengthen their squad, positioning themselves as an active participant in the free-agent market.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / June 28
Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Nets, Spurs Have Interest In Rui Hachimura
NBA free agency begins on Tuesday, June 30, and perhaps no team in the league has more unanswered questions than the Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve added
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Lakers rumors: Deandre Ayton’s expected $8.1 million decision comes into focus
With the rumors swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the team is looking to bolster its roster, though there are a lot of questions around certain players.
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 / Lakers Nation / June 28
Lakers Reportedly Had Discussions With Heat For Tyler Herro & Kel’el Ware Before Re-Signing Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have made one major move so far this offseason, and that has been agreeing to terms on a new contract with Austin Reaves worth $185 million over four years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 28
Lakers Reportedly Tender Two-Way Qualifying Offer To Chris Mañon
The Los Angeles Lakers signed undrafted Vanderbilt guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract prior to the 2025-26 season. He made it into nine games with the Lakers, but spent most of the season with the G League South Bay Lakers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Lakers make contract decision on defensive ace ahead of NBA free agency
The immediate aftermath of the NBA Draft is a prime time for teams to add undrafted free agents to their roster on two-way contracts, and the Los Angeles Lakers did so with the signings of AK Okereke and Peter Suder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Lakers rumors: LA facing harsh center reality if they whiff on Mitchell Robinson
The Los Angeles Lakers may not look like the same team from last season, and that’s a good thing as they try to make improvements to the roster. One position that will get a lot of attention is center, as Luka Doncic has asked for an A-level option in that area since he’s been with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 28
Lakers tender non-qualifying offer to Chris Mañon
After a standout season in the G League, the Lakers have tendered a non-qualifying offer to two-way guard Chris Mañon, making him a restricted free agent.
Tyler Herro News / EssentiallySports / June 28
Lakers Set to Pivot to $37.95M Trio After Failed Tyler Herro Pursuit: Insider
The last time the LA Lakers had $50 million in cap space and a free agent class worth targeting, it was the summer of 2021. Sadly, they spent most of it on Russell Westbrook.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers
The Houston Rockets hope to re-tool the roster after losing in the NBA Playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston is actually getting tied to a Lakers player, as the Rockets continue the rebuild.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Lakers' offer might lead LeBron James to another shocking 'top suitor'
James and his camp reportedly want a max contract from the Lakers, though no such offer — or any offer — has been made yet.
Myles Turner News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 28
Should the Lakers trade for Myles Turner?
There is no secret what the Lakers’ priority will be when free agency opens this week. It is the same thing it was last offseason. And it is the same thing Anthony Davis pined for before that.
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.
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).
Cameron Carr News / HITC / June 28
Cameron Carr’s dad reveals which LA Lakers stars reached out to rookie guard after NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and he’s already assimilating into the team. Carr is coming out of Baylor and was a pre-draft standout as an athletic 3-and-D guard/wing.
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.
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.
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.
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