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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 26

Lakers Draft-Day Trade Will Have Huge Financial Implications

After not having a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade up in the second round on Thursday to move up ten spots.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / June 26

LeBron James Called to Retire by Former NBA All-Star

After the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA star LeBron James officially wrapped up his seventh season with the team and 23rd in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Draft on SI / June 26

Lakers Reportedly Eying 7-Footer on Day 2 of NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of a few teams on Wednesday that didn’t select in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Most teams were able to leave with one — or in Brooklyn’s case, five — young prospects.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 26

Six Prospects Lakers Could Target With 45th Pick In 2025 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten active prior to the start of the second-round of the 2025 NBA Draft, trading the 55th pick and cash to the Chicago Bulls for the 45th overall pick.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Lakers Make Massive Roster Decision Following Bold Draft Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a move in the 2025 NBA draft. The team has traded up with the Chicago Bulls to land pick No. 45 in exchange for pick No.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / June 26

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Turns Down Extension Offer, Eyes Bigger Deal In 2026

Lakers guard Austin Reaves isn’t looking to leave Los Angeles, but he is holding out for a bigger deal. The Lakers recently offered Reaves a four-year, $89 million contract extension, which is the maximum allowed under current rules.

Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / June 26

Report: Lakers' Austin Reaves declines $89M max extension

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves declined a max extension this week that would have paid him $89.2 million over the next four seasons, The Athletic reported Thursday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 26

Insider raves about Mavs' front line after drafting Flagg

Insider raves about Mavericks' front line after drafting Cooper Flagg

Months removed from the bizarre Luka Doncic trade, the Mavericks have put together one of the most complete rosters in the NBA.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Los Angeles Lakers Make Bold Draft Trade to Solve Center Crisis

The Los Angeles Lakers need a center, and everyone in the league knows that. Rob Pelinka, their GM, talked recently about how they are going to address the center situation this summer.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / June 26

Austin Reaves Declines Max Extension Offer

The future of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been a topic of discussion over the past couple of weeks. The Lakers greatly value Reaves and

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Concerning Dorian Finney-Smith Report Emerges for Lakers Ahead of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season ended in disappointment in the form of a first-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, but there were positives to take from it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Lakers rumors: Australian center emerges as LA draft target with 45th pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, where they will make their first selection of the festivities after not having a pick in round one.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 26

Austin Reaves Has Declined $90 Million Extension From Lakers; Dorian Finney-Smith Most Likely To Enter Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason is off to a rocky start, and it just got even more complicated. According to Dan Woike, Austin Reaves has turned down

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Lakers Fans Shouldn’t Worry Over Guard’s $89.2M Decision

One of the first offseason dominos has fallen for the Lakers. While the front office and fans wait for decisions on their stars, Austin Reaves has officially made his future plans known.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Lakers make NBA Draft trade with Bulls

It seems like every NBA Draft all eyes fall on the Los Angeles Lakers. They are the NBA’s royalty, as was proven when the team was sold for a record $10 billion recently.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 26

Lakers Acquire No. 45 Pick From Bulls For No. 55 Pick And Cash

In an offseason already brimming with expectations and rumors about blockbuster trades, star signings, and a potential front office shakeup, the Los Angeles Lakers’ first official move has taken a surprisingly subtle path. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers have traded up in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, acquiring the No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26