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Austin Reaves relieved, excited to remain with Lakers: ‘My heart’s been in LA’

This was the moment Austin Reaves had been waiting for. It was time for him to have his big payday and secure himself a long-term deal. However, instead of feeling joy about thinking of all the...

Lakers sign undrafted free agent who averaged 0.5 PPG in first college season at Cornell
Rockets urged to reunite Kevin Durant with ex-$206 million Lakers nightmare point guard

An NBA journalist floated the idea of the Houston Rockets signing a former Los Angeles Lakers disappointment.

Mavs To Acquire No. 56 Pick Vsevolod Ishchenko From Lakers

The Lakers and Mavericks have made a minor trade late in the second round of the draft, with Los Angeles agreeing to send the rights to No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko to Dallas, per Dan...

Lakers Trade No. 56 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft To Mavericks For Cash

The Los Angeles Lakers originally did not have any picks in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, although they used cash to acquire the No. 56 pick from the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers have done...

Lakers draft Vsevolod Ischenko No. 56, trade him to Mavs

The Lakers and Mavs have made another trade, but this time with slightly lower stakes. After trading into the second round, LA ultimately did not make a selection, instead trading the No. 56 pick,...

Who is Vsevolod Ishchenko? Mavericks trade with Lakers to draft unknown Russian player

This is a name the Lakers' fanbase will have to learn

Clippers Trading No. 52 Pick Henri Veesaar To Hawks

North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar, viewed as a possible first-round pick entering the draft, has finally come off the board at No. 52. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter...

Detroit Pistons rumor brings stunning LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard scenario

Could Detroit really pull something like this off?

Warriors urged to pair Stephen Curry with $287 million ex-Lakers superstar duo

An NBA writer thinks the Golden State Warriors could make two major roster moves this summer.

Austin Reaves Breathes Sigh Of Relief After Doubting Return To Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves never made it to free agency as he reportedly agreed to a four-year, $185 million contract to return to the team. Reaves was able to secure a max contract to...

Lakers just saw direct impact of Mark Walter's ownership with draft trade

Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is helping the franchise in a ways Jeanie Buss couldn't.

UCLA Men’s Basketball to Face Early-Season Test in San Diego Tournament

The UCLA Men's Basketball team will face Saint Mary's in a highly anticipated matchup at the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego this Thanksgiving. The post UCLA Men’s Basketball to Face...

Lakers Add Second-Round Pick After Trade With Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers made a deal to acquire the Chicago Bulls' No. 56 pick, adding a second-round pick to the mix. The post Lakers Add Second-Round Pick After Trade With Bulls appeared first on...

Lakers' gamble eliminates margin for error Austin Reaves has long benefited from

The Los Angeles Lakers have committed to Austin Reaves as a genuine star—and nothing short of it.

Lakers Acquiring 56th Pick From Bulls

The Lakers will receive the No. 56 pick in tonight’s draft from the Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). L.A. will send cash to Chicago in return. More to come …

Why Lakers traded money to Bulls for a 2nd-round pick in NBA Draft

Los Angeles wanted to get in on the fun.

Lakers and Cavs trade proposal would send LeBron James to Cleveland, $90 million starting center to Los Angeles

A trade proposal from an ESPN analyst between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers would send LeBron James back home and a former All-Star center to LA.

Lakers Acquire No. 56 Pick In Second Round Of 2026 NBA Draft From Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without any picks, but that doesn’t mean talent can’t still be added to the organization. There is always the option of...

Lakers acquire No. 56 pick in draft from Bulls

The Lakers will be involved in the second round of the draft after all on Wednesday. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers have traded for the No. 56 pick in the draft, sending the Bulls...

Lakers linked to trade for $50 million ex-Warriors four-time NBA champion splash brother

The Los Angeles Lakers were named a viable landing spot for a former Golden State Warriors star guard.

Celtics and Lakers named top landing spots for $48 million elite rim protector

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers could target the same free-agent center who is widely regarded as one of the better rim protectors in the NBA.

Lakers complete NBA Draft trade with Knicks, Mavericks and Suns

Los Angeles had a bit of a fun night during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Clippers Executive Explains Winning Mentality Behind Draft Pick

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank revealed the Clippers' reasoning heading into the draft. The post Clippers Executive Explains Winning Mentality Behind Draft...

Lakers Rumors: Pistons Were Preparing To Make Run At Austin Reaves

One thing playing in the Los Angeles Lakers’ favor as Austin Reaves was preparing to hit free agency was that there were very few teams with the salary cap space to give him a max contract. And...

Lakers, Cavaliers named top landing spots for son of $101 million star, four-time NBA champion

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a notable 2027 NBA Draft move.

Lakers' Austin Reaves got paid, now he needs to earn it

He’s no longer a quintessential underdog routinely pardoned for bad defense, injuries and tightening up in playoffs. He's a big dog now and must play the part.

Lakers Went to Extreme Lengths to Sign Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers went to extreme lengths to keep Austin Reaves, including making a full-on event out of his signing. The post Lakers Went to Extreme Lengths to Sign Austin Reaves appeared...

Lakers’ Extreme Lengths to Re-Sign Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers went to extreme lengths to keep Austin Reaves, including making a full-on event out of his signing. The post Lakers’ Extreme Lengths to Re-Sign Austin Reaves appeared first...

Lakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man

The Los Angles Lakers could sign-and-trade LeBron James to acquire Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. The post Lakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man appeared first...

‘Super blessed’: Karim López makes NBA history as first Mexican-born first-round draft pick

Karim López joined Eduardo Nájera as a Mexican-born draft pick when the Detroit Pistons snapped him up at No. 21 and traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Lakers’ Cap Space Picture After Austin Reaves’ Mega Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers and star guard Austin Reaves came to terms on a deal that will keep him in LA for the next four years. The post Lakers’ Cap Space Picture After Austin Reaves’ Mega Deal...

Lakers, Spurs named top landing spots for declining $100 million Warriors four-time NBA champion

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a Golden State Warriors forward who isn't the same player he used to be.

Angels Move Red-Hot Outfielder to Paternity List, Recall Josh Lowe

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri moved to the paternity list ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, they recalled outfielder Josh Lowe...

Pistons left the Lakers no choice but to pay Austin Reaves big money

The Detroit Pistons were coming to steal Austin Reaves.

Could Title-Winning Knick Be Joining Luka in LA?

As the NBA’s 2026 free agency window approaches, Luka Doncic has expressed he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire a star center this summer. This is a request Doncic has had since he first...

Pistons were planning ‘real run’ at Austin Reaves in free agency

Austin Reaves got his big payday from the Lakers, who forked over $185 million over the next four years to retain him. It was always the expectation that Reaves would re-sign with the team. While...

Lakers land Dalton Knecht replacement in four-team NBA Draft trade with Knicks, Mavericks, Suns
Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns Make Four-Team Trade Official

The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix. The full terms...

Lakers Acquire Cameron Carr As Part Of Four-Team Draft Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have acquired the draft rights to guard Cameron Carr, the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as part of a four-team trade. In exchange, the Lakers sent...

Lakers' Austin Reaves opts out of contract, plans to re-sign for four years

He'll sign the richest contract in NBA history for an undrafted free agent when he inks the $185-million contract.

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Contract Details

One of the biggest questions going into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the future of Austin Reaves. The guard was set to be one of the sought after free agents of this class and was...

Cam Boozer channels LeBron James in all-white suit for 2026 NBA Draft

LeBron James went No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft.

The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap outlook after Austin Reaves’ max deal

Austin Reaves is officially coming back to the Lakers. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million max contract with a player option in 2029-30....

Lakers selection of Cameron Carr loved by experts

This NBA Draft has been lauded as one of the deepest in recent years. Despite having a pick late in the first round, the Lakers still traded up to No. 24 and drafted Cameron Carr, providing the...

What Austin Reaves' record four-year, $185 million max contract means for the Lakers, LeBron James, more

Reaves' deal is the biggest contract ever signed by an undrafted free agent

Magic Johnson Praises Former Lakers Coach After Giannis Blockbuster

In the biggest move of the offseason so far, the Milwaukee Bucks traded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday, just one day before the 2026 NBA Draft. Several teams wanted to trade for...

LeBron James to Cavaliers trade talk gets major Jarrett Allen twist

Cavaliers can get excited about LeBron James.

Lakers' Reaves intends to sign a $185M extension

Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a 4-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Kelsey Plum to be re-evaluated in four weeks with lower leg injury

After playing at an MVP level to start the season, Kelsey Plum and the Sparks have been dealt a major setback. The team announced that Plum would be out for at least four weeks with a lower left...

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