The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed Jaxson Hayes, bringing back the big man in another major free agency move. The biggest question mark this offseason was the front court and L.A. doesn't appear to be done adding pieces to their roster just yet.
Unfortunately, a top draft pick will miss out on the Summer League due to an injury. The forward from Arkansas is still recovering from a knee injury suffered during his time in college.
Finally, there have been some massive trade talks surrounding the purple and gold as one of the biggest stars the sport has ever seen is drawing interest from at least four teams. LeBron James being traded doesn't sound plausible given his long list of accolades, but an NBA insider reported that the King may want out of L.A.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):
Lakers Sign Center Jaxson Hayes in Major Free Agent Move
Lakers Top Draft Pick Out for Summer League With Injury
Lakers Rumors: 4 Teams Trying to Trade for LeBron James, Per Latest Report
NBA Insider Says LeBron James Wants Out of LA, And Lakers Want Him Gone
Jason Kidd Wants to Throw Cooper Flagg at the Lakers
Lakers' Bronny James Addresses LeBron James' Trade Rumors
Lakers’ LeBron James Could Join Mavericks Under One Condition
Lakers Unlikely to Land Star Big Man Due to High Cost: Report
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Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Hayes' agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/fZOeqVyo9u
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2025
“There is a growing expectation around the NBA that De'Anthony Melton will end up with LA.
— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) July 4, 2025
Horford is another name associated with Los Angeles, but the overall assumption around the league is that he will end up with Golden State.”
- @BrettSiegelNBA pic.twitter.com/G7CYwdFUii
The only 3 players in the NBA with a no trade clause
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) July 4, 2025
- LeBron James
- Bradley Beal
- Jaxson Hayes pic.twitter.com/YbYtwlfPjz
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