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Lakers Not Considered Potential Landing Spot For DeMar DeRozan

The Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do in free agency despite all the moves they have made so far. In particular, the Lakers are in dire need of a big wing, primarily one who thrives on the defensive end.

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LeBron James landing-spot race has a favorite after one week

When it comes to where James goes next, it may be a very familiar landing spot.

NBA teams fear LeBron will end up in this landing spot

Warriors may have an underwhelming LeBron James alternative

Cavaliers make Donovan Mitchell franchise's future with or without LeBron James

Alex Caruso News / Lakers Nation / July 7

Chris Mañon Views Alex Caruso & Jrue Holiday As Players To Emulate

Earlier this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers re-signed guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract. Mañon spent much of last season on a two-way deal, primarily with the South Bay Lakers of the G League where he established himself as one of the best defensive guards there.

Rui Hachimura News / EssentiallySports / July 7

'They Didn’t Want the Dirty Tree Money': Lakers Avoided Rui Hachimura Sign-and-Trade With Clippers, Says Analyst

The crosstown rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers gets a bizarre and highly skeptical layer after Rui Hachimura’s free agency.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 7

Lakers may have an asking price for a Bronny James trade

With LeBron James no longer in the building, the Lakers may not have an obligation to keep Bronny on the roster.

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

NBA teams fear LeBron James will end up in this landing spot

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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 / Yardbarker / July 7

Lakers dropped the ball with one of Luka Doncic's preferred targets

They can't give their star player everything he wants.

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

Lakers already have a LeBron James replacement — but will he deliver?

Rui Hachimura heads across Los Angeles as Clippers land former Lakers forward

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7

Warriors may have an underwhelming LeBron James alternative

The Warriors are facing some steep competition for James, and there's no actual guarantee that he'll take his talents to the Bay Area.

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

DeMar DeRozan hitting free agency after being waived by Kings

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 7

Cameron Carr Maintains Strong Relationship With Dalton Knecht From Time At Tennessee

There is a familiar face within the Los Angeles Lakers locker room for rookie first-round pick Cameron Carr as he was a college teammate of third-year guard Dalton Knecht.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7

Cavaliers make Mitchell franchise's future with or without James

Cavaliers make Donovan Mitchell franchise's future with or without LeBron James

Mitchell is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, and one that saw the Cavaliers reach the franchise's first Eastern Conference Finals since James' exit following the 2018 NBA Finals.

How Donovan Mitchell contract decision reportedly impacts Cavaliers' LeBron James plans

NBA teams fear LeBron James will end up in this landing spot

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Donovan Mitchell makes a blockbuster call on his future with the Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell will be a Cavalier for many more years to come. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star shooting guard has agreed to a massive extension contract with the Eastern Conference team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7

How Mitchell contract decision reportedly impacts Cavaliers' James plans

How Donovan Mitchell contract decision reportedly impacts Cavaliers' LeBron James plans

James is without question the single biggest figure in Cavaliers franchise history, as the Akron native famously guided the club to an NBA title in the spring of 2016.

NBA teams fear LeBron James will end up in this landing spot

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

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Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / July 7

Clippers Offered Lakers Minimal Cash In Sign-And-Trade For Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers lost another key piece to last season’s team as forward Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. After nearly four years with the franchise, Hachimura will move on while still being able to remain in the city of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / July 7

Lakers Star Joins Rival LA Clippers For $28M, A Week After LeBron James’ Departure

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a whole new era. LeBron James announced earlier this month that he won’t be re-signing with the team, and the franchise has now shifted its focus to building around guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 7

Luka Doncic Picks Nikola Jokic Over LeBron James And 6 Other NBA Superstars

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. Having led the league in scoring for the 2025-26 season with an average of 33.5 points per game, Doncic is also considered one of the most prolific scoring threats in the world.