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Interest In Free Agent Center Al Horford

The whole world knows the Los Angeles Lakers need centers but to this point, they have not been able to add one. Their options seem to be dwindling as both Clint Capela and Brook Lopez signed elsewhere in free agency.

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NBA Champion Reveals One Condition for Deandre Ayton to Be a Valuable Lakers Addition Alongside LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a big man to help them push forward for future campaigns. The Purple and Gold gave up Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, and while The Don is a great asset, LA being on the smaller side led to a first-round exit in the 2025 playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 30

Lakers Lose Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets Amid LeBron James’ Roster Uncertainty

The LA Lakers are all of a sudden facing a sense of urgency as a franchise. LeBron James indicated to the team that he’s closely monitoring the roster and its ability to win a championship.

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

The 'Multiple 200+ three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30

Lakers ‘in shambles’ after losing three targets to rivals in brutal free agency start

The Los Angeles Lakers’ free agency period began with devastating news for their championship aspirations. Within hours of the market opening, the franchise watched helplessly as three center targets signed elsewhere.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Lakers Complete First Free Agent Signing

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed their first free agent signing, agreeing to sign Jake LaRavia a two-year contract worth $12 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 30

2 Former Lakers Guards Being Pursued By Major Rival in Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings have arranged meetings via zoom to contact former Los Angeles Lakers guards Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder in hopes of signing them, per Chris Haynes on X.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / June 30

What Cavs Would Have to Give Up to Bring LeBron James Back

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world back in February when they dealt franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers before the trade deadline. The historic swap sent Anthony Davis to Dallas along with a first round pick in a move that clearly signaled a move toward the future.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Lakers GM may have kneecapped himself with free-agency gambit

Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers for a lucrative deal with the Houston Rockets. According to a Lakers insider, GM Rob Pelinka's attempt to keep his player's price tag down blew up in his face.

Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival

LeBron James contract update still may not answer one big question

Former executive's comment about LeBron James' trade market may raise eyebrows

Insider suggests fitting end to LeBron James' playing career

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Jake Laravia News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Lakers Adding Jake LaRavia On Two-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing free agent forward Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Lakers dealt a blow with forward's move to Western Conference rival

The Lakers went into the offseason knowing they needed to add to their core of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Early in free agency, they've had to subtract a player instead.

LeBron James-to-Cavaliers rumors ignore one huge factor

Former executive's comment about James' trade market may raise eyebrows

Rockets got a deal on young big man

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA active leaders in 20-point-per-game seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / June 30