Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Team Option Declined
This offseason should be an interesting one for the Los Angeles Lakers as a lot of moves need to be made in order to vault them into championship contention. The…
Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Teams
It remains to be seen what direction the Los Angeles Lakers are headed in free agency, but they need to address the center position beyond just bringing back Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. The two best on the market are…
Lakers Rumors: Maxi Kleber Likely To Return To Europe
One of the more beloved and respected players on the Los Angeles Lakers last season was veteran big man Maxi Kleber. While he wasn't a regular member of the rotation, he was always ready any time his number was called…
Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Declines Player Option To Become Free Agent
Coming off a season in which he revived his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Marcus Smart had a decision to make. He was given a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $5.4 million that he needed to decide…
Marcus Smart Rumors: Rockets Most Likely Team To Sign Veteran Guard
The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already emerged as a potential suitor for Smart. In fact,…
Warriors’ Interest In LeBron James Reportedly Leading To Conversation With Lakers About Future
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James signing with the Golden State Warriors in free agency seems to be picking up steam as they are also trying to acquire Anthony Davis as a way to lure the 41-year-old to the Bay…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Exercises Player Option For 2026-27 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have many decisions to make for the 2026-27 season with free agency beginning on Tuesday, June 30. One decision that was not theirs, however, was the player option on starting center Deandre Ayton's second season. Ayton…
Luke Kennard Reveals What He Learned From LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers' lone trade deadline acquisition last season ended up being a good one as Luke Kennard came in and fit perfectly with the roster, even stepping up his game in the playoffs when key players missed time…
Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Ziaire Williams Interest
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams to watch heading into free agency as they project to be one of the only teams with significant cap space. The Lakers are known to be looking to get younger and…
Lakers Rumors: Warriors Trying To Land Both LeBron James & Anthony Davis
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James, the duo came together to win a championship in their first season together. Now, another franchise is trying to recreate that magic as according to Kevin O'Connor…
Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Nets, Spurs Have Interest In Rui Hachimura
NBA free agency begins on Tuesday, June 30, and perhaps no team in the league has more unanswered questions than the Los Angeles Lakers. They've added one rookie in 3-and-D wing Cameron Carr and agreed to terms on a four-year…
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