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Lakers Steal Young Free Agent Forward from California Rival

The Los Angeles Lakers have swiped a free agent forward from a critical California rival. L.A. has begun Monday's 2025 free agency period essentially taking one step forward, but two steps back.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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Every NBA Finals MVP winner

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

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.

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.

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / June 30

Jake LaRavia Signing Two-Year Contract

The start of NBA free agency kicked off on Monday afternoon with the Los Angeles Lakers expected to be one of the more aggressive teams. The Lakers have a number of needs, most notably the center position, and also the wing as well with the expected departure of Dorian Finney-Smith, who is signing with the Houston Rockets.

Dorian Finney-Smith 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

LeBron James, Lakers Have Not Talked About A Trade

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not talked about a trade, according to Chris Haynes. James is opting into his player option with the Lakers

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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

LeBron James-to-Cavaliers rumors ignore one huge factor

The chances of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers are slim thanks to the salary cap issues involved. And because of one important figure in Cleveland who may want no part of a James return.

James contract update still may not answer one big question

Insider suggests fitting end to James' playing career

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

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

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Rob Pelinka News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Rob Pelinka accused of pulling shady move on Lakers free agent

An unflattering claim is making the rounds this week about Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Pelinka has been accused of attempting to tank the market for Lakers free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 30

Lakers Are Expected To Show Interest In Three Centers

As the Los Angeles Lakers dive into a pivotal offseason, bolstering the frontcourt has become one of their top priorities. According to Dan Woike, the Lakers are showing strong interest in three centers: Brook Lopez, Clint Capela, and Deandre Ayton, each presenting a different age profile, skillset, and ceiling.