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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / July 9

Report: NBA teams kept asking price high on centers for Lakers

It seems the Mark Williams trade still has ramifications for the Lakers as teams around the league reportedly wanted a similar package for their centers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 9

Lakers Notes: Massive LeBron James Trade Update, Bradley Beal Latest, Anthony Davis Surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers have a major update regarding the trade market of LeBron James. Although the mere idea of trading one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball is insane, one team has reportedly backed out of pursuing the King.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Lakers' Current Payroll For 2025-26 NBA Season: 15 Players On Roster And 2 On Two-Way Deals

The Los Angeles Lakers have now officially signed Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and rookie Adou Thiero to multi-year deals. With those contracts now in place, here is a look at the Lakers' payroll for the 2025-26 season.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 9

Deandre Ayton Compares Teaming With Luka Doncic To ‘Video Game’

Deandre Ayton was officially introduced as a Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, cementing his status as the next starting center for the team.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Kevin Durant Takes A Cheeky Shot At Michael Jordan While Praising LeBron James' Longevity

Kevin Durant isn’t one to shy away from giving props when it’s due, especially when it comes to greatness. But on the latest episode of the Mind The Game

Dalton Knecht News / NBA Draft on SI / July 9

Lakers’ Second-Year Bounces Back at Summer League

In a Tuesday-night Summer League bout in the California Classic, Lakers’ sharpshooter Dalton Knecht finally saw a bounce-back game. Drafted in 2024, Knecht has been thought of to be an integral role player for Los Angeles.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Four Lakers to Watch in NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League

The Lakers wrapped up the California Classic with a 2-1 record after a wire-to-wire win over the San Antonio Spurs. Ahead of the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, here are four key players to watch heading into the ten-day slate.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Lakers Showing Interest In 3 Guards; Have Easy Pathways To Acquire Any Of Them

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't done making moves this offseason as they look to upgrade their roster and mount a serious title challenge in 2025-26. Perimeter defense is an area of concern for the Lakers, and team insider Anthony Irwin reports they have held talks for Matisse Thybulle, Marcus Smart, and Ayo Dosunmu.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 9

Darius Bazley & Dalton Knecht Shine In California Classic Finale Against Spurs

After splitting their first two games of the California Classic against the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers ended their exhibition schedule against the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Deandre Ayton Claims Luka Doncic is 'Super Ripped' Amid NBA Offseason

Deandre Ayton is stepping into a pretty sweet situation with the Lakers going from some rocky seasons to suddenly lining up next to LeBron James, an all-time legend, and Luka Doncic, who’s got all the tools to become one himself.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Lakers Circling Back on Trade For Former No. 1 Overall Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers made arguably the best trade in NBA or even sports history this past season to acquire Luka Doncic, but the team is still not a finished product.

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LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 8

NBA Insider Provides Concerning Update on LeBron James' Relationship With LA

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James are in an awkward position after rumored tension between both parties. James accepted his player option for the upcoming season, which was meant to lock him onto the Lakers roster, but his agent, Rich Paul, released an interesting statement hinting at the four-time champion leaving the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 8

Jake LaRavia Feels Lakers Were ‘Best Fit’ In Free Agency

There has been a lot of attention given to the Los Angeles Lakers signing of center Deandre Ayton and rightfully so as the center position was the team’s biggest need coming into the offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Lakers In Talks For Former DPOY, Other Excellent 3-And-D Wings

LOS ANGELES – The Lakers front office knows it can’t sit still. After landing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia early in free agency, momentum has cooled fast despite the roster needing more work.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Lakers legend says Luka Doncic needs to have 1 offseason focus

Luka Doncic appears to be taking the concerns about his weight seriously this offseason, but one Los Angeles Lakers legend believes there is one other area where the five-time All-Star needs to focus more of his attention.

Bronny James News / Yardbarker / July 9

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 8

Lakers' Rob Pelinka Breaks Silence On Deandre Ayton Signing

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been searching for another big man to add to their roster, and have made it a major point of this offseason to secure depth down low.

Rob Pelinka News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

'He Has Significant Basketball Upside' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Raves About Their New Free Agent Signing

The Los Angeles Lakers had Jake LaRavia as their first free-agent signing this offseason after agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract, and Rob Pelinka had nothing but praise for him.

Jaxson Hayes News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Lakers player notably decides to waive his no-trade clause

The Los Angeles Lakers will have one additional chess piece on the board if they want to go big-game hunting. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has decided to waive his no-trade clause to re-sign with the team, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 7