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The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated September 4, 2026.

Latest Rumors & Trade Buzz

Lakers avoided $78M potential disaster by 'overpaying' for Walker Kessler in blockbuster trade

The Los Angeles Lakers did give up a lot of the future for Walker Kessler. However, them doing that saved them a potential massacre during this free agency c…

Lakers trade pitch sends multiple assets to Clippers for $30M wing after Kawhi Leonard news
Spurs reporter blasts former Lakers wing who signed with Clippers after NBA’s ruling
Lakers reportedly trying to trade $48M dud who doesn’t fit any longer
Ex-Lakers' $71M swiss army knife has to regret decision to sign with Clippers over Spurs, Warriors

The Los Angeles Clippers made a huge signing for a veteran this summer. The veteran had interest from the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, but wi…

Lakers predicted to trade Jaden Hardy for Clippers $48M elite 3-and-D wing to pair with Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of a power forward or dominant small forward. In this deal, the Lakers get a huge piece of the puzzle from their cros…

Mavericks' blockbuster Luka Doncic-Lakers trade named worst of last five years

An NBA writer didn't mince his words on the Dallas Mavericks' wild 2025 trade involving a six-time All-Star point guard.

Ziaire Williams Thought Lakers Were ‘Best Fit’ In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have a brand new roster, with almost no major rotation players left from the team that got to the second round last season. This team …

NBA's harsh Clippers ruling could unlock a perfect Lakers trade opportunity

The penalties given to the LA Clippers from the Kawhi Leonard scandal makes this the perfect time for the Los Angeles Lakers to call about Derrick Jones Jr.

Kawhi Leonard Escapes Clippers Disaster With Blockbuster Raptors Return

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to leave and join his former team, the Toronto Raptors, once a previously agreed trade goes through. The post Kawhi L…

76ers' Tacko Fall gives fiery message after teaming up with ex-teammate Jaylen Brown, LeBron James

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Tacko Fall to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday. The 7-foot-6 giant gave a great response to teaming up with Jaylen Brown an…

Lakers reportedly confident in finding trade suitor for $18 million disappointment

According to a recent report, the Los Angeles Lakers believe they'll succeed in trading their 2024 first-round pick.

76ers predicted to outbid Heat, Cavaliers, Lakers for $63M veteran ex-Nuggets NBA champion

The Philadelphia 76ers can still make some room to add one more to the roster. In this they are mentioned as a landing for an NBA champion that has multiple …

Cavaliers' James Harden has not signed historic $97M deal that will join Kevin Durant, LeBron James

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in agreement on a deal with James Harden for a couple of weeks now. However, the contract has not been signed, which would …

Lakers Rumors: Analytics Push Under Dodgers Ownership Group Turned Basketball Operations People Off

Fans were excited when Mark Walter officially purchased the controlling share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year. One of the reasons fo…

Knicks predicted to outbid Heat, Lakers, Cavaliers for $63M veteran ex-Nuggets NBA champion

The New York Knicks still have two roster spots available for whoever they want to sign. This deal has them signing an elite role player that can easily play…

Lakers floated as potential landing spot for Knicks' two-time NBA champion forward

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a valuable New York Knicks contributor on Monday.

Lakers News: Ziaire Williams Praises Luka Doncic’s Leadership

With LeBron James leaving in free agency, Luka Doncic is the unquestioned face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise now, and with that comes extra responsibil…

Lakers have little reason to revisit a familiar target at this stage of the offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are linked to Bruce Brown, yet again. This time, it makes very little sense.

Bruce Brown ‘in the mix’ for the Lakers

Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Wolves left the Lakers with a glaring hole in the front court. The discussion around it has largely ranged from …

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