The Los Angeles Lakers began their offseason with a much more modest move before their complete roster overhaul on July 1. They guaranteed the contract of third-year guard Bronny James on June 29, before LeBron James announced that he would be moving on from the Lakers on June 30.
Given Bronny's draft profile and apparent lack of takers, fans and analysts have always questioned LeBron's influence in ensuring the Lakers drafted him.
While the Lakers have addressed their strongest need by reportedly trading for Walker Kessler, they still have gaps to fill in their roster. Specifically, at the wing position.
The LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end as he let the team know ahead of the start of free agency that he would be finishing his career elsewhere.
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LeBron James‘ decision in free agency could affect several other moves around the league, but the former Lakers star plans to take his time to determine his next team, ESPN’s Shams Charania stated Thursday morning on Get Up (Twitter video link).
The Los Angeles Lakers went on a bit of a free agent spending spree on Wednesday, using all of the cap space at their disposal which appeared to signal they would be letting Rui Hachimura walk in free agency.
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.
The pressure was on the Los Angeles Lakers front office and general manager Rob Pelinka to make some big moves this summer as this was the offseason the franchise targeted to truly reset and build the team around superstar guard Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka must be spending his mornings these days asking himself: Who can I spend money on today? Given their salary space following the exit of LeBron James, the Lakers have been aggressive in free agency, hoping to surround Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with enough talent to navigate the post-LBJ era.
Upgrading the center position was the top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and the team believes they got their guy in Walker Kessler.
It is a well-known fact that there is some bad blood between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. Although the ESPN analyst has notoriously been critical of James’ actions and performances, he has been equally fair in dishing out praise where it has been deserved.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a number of moves since free agency has kicked off. The front office led by Rob Pelinka swung a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, addressing their biggest need.
Skip Bayless, one of LeBron James’ harshest critics over the years, is not buying into the notion that the 41-year-old left this summer in the pursuit of his own happiness, as claimed by his agent, Rich Paul.
The Los Angeles Lakers handed out $261 million in contracts on July 1, but the franchise might not be done yet. The Lakers have completely reshuffled their roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers answered LeBron James’ departure with a frantic burst of free-agency spending, rebuilding their roster around Luka Doncic in little more than half an hour.
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.
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.