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NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Lakers Bring Back Surprise Free Agent After Deandre Ayton Signing
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed a surprising free agent of their own, even after signing waived former Portland Trail Blazers Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal.
Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / July 4
ESPN Insider Certain Deandre Ayton Signing Will Help Luka Doncic but Questions Lakers’ Overall Improvement
The Lakers have been on the hunt for a big man for quite some time. Their players have talked about it, the coaching staff has addressed it, and ever since Luka Doncic arrived in L.A., the need for a true lob threat has only grown.
The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
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Dalton Knecht News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Update emerges on Dalton Knecht’s future with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers already agreed to trade Dalton Knecht once, but a sequel might not be happening just yet.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Lakers rumors: LA expected to land former Warriors guard in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add players to their roster this summer. One of their offseason targets might involve De’Anthony Melton, who played for the Golden State Warriors last season.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / July 4
John Salley Picks Kevin Durant and LeBron James as His Dream 1-on-1 Matchup, Reveals Lakers Superstar’s Dislike for Him
A big conversation that always happens in NBA circles is all-time greats playing each other 1-on-1. The catalog of greatness, mixed with certain tastes, always makes for fun theories and breakdowns of who would win these fictitious showdowns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / July 3
Reports: Lakers re-sign C Jaxson Hayes for one year
A day after adding free agent center Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a deal on Thursday to bring back their incumbent at the position, Jaxson Hayes.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3
Rumor: 'Growing expectation' Lakers will sign De'Anthony Melton
Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors last season before tearing his left ACL.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3
Why LA Lakers replacing Dorian Finney-Smith with Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia is a masterstroke
The Los Angeles Lakers allowing Dorian Finney-Smith to leave as a free agent was a heavily criticized decision. After all, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Dorian Finney-Smith in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3
LA Lakers have ‘alien’ player who ‘continues to amaze me’, says James Worthy
The LA Lakers are blessed with a talented roster, but one player stands out above the rest to James Worthy. The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot going on right now.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Luka Doncic Sends Seven-Word Message to Kyrie Irving on Thursday
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have experienced very different outcomes since the trade deadline deal that sent Luka Doncic to L.A. The Lakers, with their new duo of Doncic and LeBron James, were able to move up to the No.
Jaxson Hayes News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Lakers surprisingly bring back once-unhappy player
One Los Angeles Lakers player is putting his ego aside and returning to the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 3
Lakers Solve Backup Center Problem with Familiar Face
The Lakers are bringing back one of their own in free agency, re-signing center Jaxson Hayes to a one-year, $3 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 3
Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron James' comments
LeBron James recently had high praise for Kevin Durant that caught Paul Pierce's attention.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 3
Lakers Unlikely to Land Star Big Man Due to High Cost: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers have needed a center for most of the offseason. They got one when they were able to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / July 3
Rumor: LeBron James, Austin Reaves Don’t Like Playing With Luka Doncic, Lakers Want To Move On From LeBron
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, LeBron James and Austin Reaves don’t like playing with Luka Doncic. Gambadoro is also reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers want to move on from James, who has a no-trade clause in his contract. The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 3
Austin Reaves Refutes Report He Doesn’t Enjoy Playing With Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers front office is currently focused on putting a roster around Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves that can compete for a championship, and that started with the center position.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / FirstSportz / July 3
3 Ways Lakers Could Lose More By Letting Dorian Finney-Smith Walk
Exiting the 2025 playoffs in the 1st round was embarrassing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans and analysts pointed out that LeBron James and Luka Doncic needed help inside the paint.
Los Angeles Lakers News / BasketballNews.com / July 3
Lakers land Deandre Ayton in two-year deal after Blazers buyout
Fresh off a contract buyout with Portland, free-agent center Deandre Ayton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a player option for the second season, sources reported via Shams Charania and ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 3
Bronny James discusses mindset amid LeBron James' uncertain future with Lakers
Bronny opened up about his mindset as rumors swirl regarding his father's future in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 2
Somebody needs to save LeBron James from the Lakers
LeBron James recently exercised the $52M player option on his contract. He will return to the Lakers for the 2025-26 season. Yet, for the first time in his illustrious career, James is going into a season where he's not the marquee name on the roster.
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