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Lakers Reach Decision on DeMar DeRozan as Free Agency Heats Up

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a decisive move in the free agency landscape, effectively ruling out one of the most prominent available veterans. Following the Sacramento Kings’ decision to release six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan, fresh reporting indicates that the Lakers will not be in the mix for the veteran scorer.

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One front-runner is reportedly out of the race for LeBron James

“The King and The Chef” apparently will not be coming to a theater near you next season. The Golden State Warriors are not a serious contender to sign former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported this week during an appearance on BIGPLAY Cleveland.

Adou Thiero News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Adou Thiero Ruled Out Of Lakers’ Summer League Game With Right Wrist Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Adou Thiero has been ruled out of Monday night’s California Classic Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs with a right wrist injury.

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

How do you fill those shoes?

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

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes telling LeBron James comments during stream

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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

Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 6

Rui Hachimura Breaks Silence After Leaving Lakers for Clippers

After three and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has officially left the team that traded for him in a deal with the Washington Wizards during the 2022-23 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 6

Lakers Officially Sign 3 Players to Two-Way Contracts

After two games of the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers have had an opportunity to see what they might be getting in the young talent the team has brought in this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Interested teams have heard nothing back from LeBron James

LeBron James is keeping everyone in the dark regarding his free agency, including the teams that are chasing him. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on his “The Hoop Collective” podcast that James’ suitors have heard nothing from James or his camp about his free agency choice, and are not sure how to react to that.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 6

Clippers Set to Target Peyton Watson After Landing Rui Hachimura as Lakers Show No Interest, Per Reports

The LA Lakers will start the 2026-27 season with their starting five of last season completely gutted. They have already lost LeBron James in free agency, Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, and now forward Rui Hachimura to neighbors the LA Clippers.

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Rival teams ‘afraid’ LeBron James is headed to Cavs

There may not be a favorite in the LeBron James sweepstakes. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, one team keeps coming up. That would be none other than the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / July 6

Analyst Claims Lakers Always Planned to Part Ways With LeBron James After Acquiring Luka Doncic

Ever since ESPN reported that LeBron James felt “unappreciated” by the Los Angeles Lakers, it was expected that he would walk away from the team in free agency.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura Bids Farewell To Lakers Following Free Agency Departure

One of the better moves the Los Angeles Lakers made over the past few seasons was the acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura. Throughout his time with the franchise, Hachimura grew exponentially, becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and making Lakers and NBA history along the way.

Rui Hachimura News / Field Level Media / July 6

Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday. Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6