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On YouTubeDorian Finney-Smith News / Lakers Nation / July 4
Dorian Finney-Smith Leaving On Bad Terms After Botched Negotiations
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a slow start to free agency, although they finally made a splash on Wednesday when they agreed to terms with center Deandre Ayton on a two-year contract.
Bill Simmons News / Ball Exclusives / July 4
Bill Simmons blasts Lakers’ offseason moves
The Los Angeles Lakers have made some early moves here in the offseason. Some people are excited by these moves, others, like sportswriter Bill Simmons, are not.
Luka Doncic News / Sneakers on SI / July 4
Luka Doncic's Sneakers are Under $100 for July 4th Weekend
The 2024-25 NBA season will go down as one of the most memorable years of Luka Doncic's career. After a shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic debuted his fourth signature Jordan Brand basketball shoe against his old team.
The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the all-time leading scorers for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / July 4
'LeBron Wants To Have His Cake And Eat It Too': NBA Analyst Says Lakers Star Could Ask For Mid-Season Trade
LeBron James could've rejected his player option this summer to take a lower-valued contract to help the Lakers build an immediately contending roster around him.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 4
4 Realistic Destinations For LeBron James To Retire With A 5th NBA Championship
At 40 years old, LeBron James is still a force on the hardwood, but the Los Angeles Lakers have signaled their intentions for a post-King era. After accepting a $52 million player option for 2025-26, LeBron now finds himself in a very interesting situation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 4
Why Jaxson Hayes has a no-trade clause in his new one-year deal with LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally addressed their troubles at the center position. Even with signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers needed a backup center to ensure the former No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / July 4
Michael Beasley Publicly States He’s Definitively Better Than LeBron James
Superstars like LeBron James have always been easy targets for hot takes. Say one wild thing about them, better yet, say you’re better than them, and suddenly, you’re viral.
Bronny James News / Fastbreak on SI / July 4
Bronny James Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Latest Signing
Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers will begin 2025 NBA Summer League on Saturday. After a recent practice, Bronny was asked about the new addition of Jake LaRavia (h/t Jovan Buha).
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / July 4
Luka Doncic And Deandre Ayton Bonded During The 2018 NBA Draft On Their Common Love For Fortnite
The Lakers have recently acquired Deandre Ayton, following his contract buyout with the Blazers. They were looking to build a roster around their franchise
Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / July 4
Jaxson Hayes Returns to Lakers with No-Trade Clause Under His Belt
The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of reinforcements if they are to become competitive enough to take on the ever improving Western Conference.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Lakers Bring Back Surprise Free Agent After Deandre Ayton Signing
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed a surprising free agent of their own, even after signing waived former Portland Trail Blazers Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4
Lakers star Austin Reaves’ camp shuts down rumored beef with Luka Doncic
The backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did wonders for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the two playmakers are expected to carry the momentum moving forward, especially now with a full season of them together.
Dalton Knecht News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Update emerges on Dalton Knecht’s future with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers already agreed to trade Dalton Knecht once, but a sequel might not be happening just yet.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Lakers rumors: LA expected to land former Warriors guard in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add players to their roster this summer. One of their offseason targets might involve De’Anthony Melton, who played for the Golden State Warriors last season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3
Rumor: 'Growing expectation' Lakers will sign De'Anthony Melton
Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors last season before tearing his left ACL.
Jaxson Hayes News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Lakers surprisingly bring back once-unhappy player
One Los Angeles Lakers player is putting his ego aside and returning to the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 3
Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron James' comments
LeBron James recently had high praise for Kevin Durant that caught Paul Pierce's attention.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 3
Lakers Unlikely to Land Star Big Man Due to High Cost: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers have needed a center for most of the offseason. They got one when they were able to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 3
Austin Reaves Refutes Report He Doesn’t Enjoy Playing With Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers front office is currently focused on putting a roster around Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves that can compete for a championship, and that started with the center position.
Los Angeles Lakers News / BasketballNews.com / July 3
Lakers land Deandre Ayton in two-year deal after Blazers buyout
Fresh off a contract buyout with Portland, free-agent center Deandre Ayton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a player option for the second season, sources reported via Shams Charania and ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 3
Bronny James discusses mindset amid LeBron James' uncertain future with Lakers
Bronny opened up about his mindset as rumors swirl regarding his father's future in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 2
Somebody needs to save LeBron James from the Lakers
LeBron James recently exercised the $52M player option on his contract. He will return to the Lakers for the 2025-26 season. Yet, for the first time in his illustrious career, James is going into a season where he's not the marquee name on the roster.
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