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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Lakers Bring Back Austin Reaves on Record-Breaking $185M Contract

Austin Reaves is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers on a historic four-year, $185M max contract extension. Get the details on this record-breaking deal. The post Lakers Bring Back Austin Reaves...

Lakers shower Austin Reaves with biggest payday for undrafted player

Austin Reaves sets new benchmark for undrafted players.

Lakers grant Luka Doncic's Austin Reaves wish but at a dangerous cost

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed Austin Reaves to keep him as Luka Doncic’s co-star, but AR's new max contract could be a problem.

Reports: Austin Reaves to sign 4-year, $185M deal with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the team, multiple media outlets reported on

Lakers’ massive Austin Reaves extension carries an unavoidable cost

The Los Angeles Lakers needed to pay up to keep their rising star.

Dalton Knecht is quietly the biggest loser of Lakers drafting Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers moved up in the draft to select Cameron Carr, and that could mean Dalton Knecht will be on his way out soon.

Lakers signing 23.3 PPG star to help Luka Doncic
Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Re-Signing On Four-Year Max Contract

Coming off a career season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves had a seemingly easy decision to make going into this offseason. The final year of Reaves’ contract is a player option worth...

Lakers, Austin Reaves Agree To Four-Year Max Deal

The Lakers and free agent guard Austin Reaves have reached an agreement on a deal that will keep him off the open market, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Reaves...

Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers on four-year, $185 million deal

The Lakers have taken care of one of their biggest items in free agency. Austin Reaves has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves will sign a...

Lakers Trading Up To Draft Cameron Carr Comes With Salary Cap Restriction

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2026 NBA Draft armed with the 25th overall pick in the first round. But the team wouldn’t stay there as they made a trade with the New York Knicks to move up one...

Cameron Carr perfectly embodies what Lakers should envision in a Luka Doncic retool

The Los Angeles Lakers got Luka Doncic a wing that is an ideal compliment to his playing style.

Highlights From Lakers Draft Pick Cameron Carr’s 2025-26 Baylor Season

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The guard offers a ton of potential as a 3-and-D player, listed at 6’5 with a...

Lakers suddenly face bold Henri Veesaar opportunity after Round 1 of the NBA Draft

Do the Los Angeles Lakers trade back into the 2026 NBA Draft?

Latest On Pelicans’ Trey Murphy, Yves Missi

Ahead of the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday, Sam Amick of The Athletic appeared on KNBR 104.5 FM in San Francisco (YouTube link) and said that trade chatter involving Pelicans swingman...

This Day In Lakers History: JJ Redick Hired As Head Coach

Going into the summer of 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they need to find the right head coach who could lead the team for many years after firing Darvin Ham. And June 24, 2024, the franchise...

Lakers' next move after stealing Cameron Carr should be finally ending a failed fit

It is time to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers' last first-round pick.

Lakers reportedly re-sign Austin Reaves to 4-year contract extension

Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Spurs get best possible news on $51M Lakers starter who would fit perfectly in San Antonio

Could the Spurs pull this off?

Warriors trade proposal moves on from Jimmy Butler for recent $175M Lakers champion

Could the Warriors get something out of Butler?

Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection

The Los Angeles Lakers took wing, Cameron Carr, with the No. 24 overall selection, a player with a ton of upside and a strong reputation. The post Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant...

Lakers earn near perfect grade for Cameron Carr draft selection via Knicks trade

An NBA writer believes the Los Angeles Lakers made the right decision with the first-round draft pick.

Lakers' surprise trade up for Cameron Carr in draft spells doom for Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Cameron Carr, and that could signal Luke Kennard’s days are numbered.

Cameron Carr gives Lakers injection of athleticism

Before a draft pick was ever made, NBA commissioner Adam Silver laid out why this day was important for every franchise. “Every pick matters in the chase to become an NBA champion, and that...

Lakers get concerning Andrew Wiggins trade news following Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal

It doesn't appear that the Los Angeles Lakers are primed to acquire a former Golden State Warriors All-Star this summer.

How Lakers draft pick Cameron Carr has connection to Kobe Bryant through NBA dad

The Lakers' first-round pick has a surprising connection to Kobe Bryant.

Mavs just kicked door wide open for Lakers to reunite Luka with Daniel Gafford

If the Los Angeles Lakers still hope to reunite Luka Doncic with Daniel Gafford, the door is finally open.

Lakers Trade Up to No. 24, Select Star Baylor Guard

The Los Angeles Lakers selected 21-year-old guard Cameron Carr out of Baylor after trading up to No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft. The post Lakers Trade Up to No. 24, Select Star Baylor Guard appeared...

Lakers swap picks with Knicks, select wing Cameron Carr

The 6-foot-5 guard out of Baylor has a 7-foot wingspan and is the type of wing the Lakers had coveted in the draft.

Pelicans rejected Lakers' trade offer for Pelicans' $15 million All-Rookie center, per report

The Los Angeles Lakers were turned away while discussing a trade for a talented New Orleans Pelicans big man.

Lakers finally learn from NBA Draft misfires with perfect Cameron Carr pick

The Los Angeles Lakers finally learned to value the NBA Draft and the captivating talent it can produce—and invested in two-way talent!

Lakers Trade Up With Knicks & Select Cameron Carr With 24th Pick In 2026 NBA Draft

An important offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers has finally arrived as the 2026 NBA Draft was set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lakers went into the draft holding one pick at No....

Why Lakers traded up 1 spot to draft Cameron Carr

It's a huge selection by Los Angeles.

Knicks To Trade No. 24 Pick Cameron Carr To Lakers

The Knicks have selected Cameron Carr with the 24th overall pick, but they’ll be sending him to the Lakers and moving down one spot to No. 25, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). New...

Lakers trade up to No. 24 pick, select Cameron Carr

The Lakers moved up one spot in the draft on Tuesday evening, swapping the No. 25 pick for the No. 24 pick to draft Cameron Carr out of Baylor. It didn’t take much for the Lakers to move up, as...

Why Knicks traded down from 24th pick to 25th pick with Lakers

The NBA Draft is full of small moves.

Lakers get brutal Kel'el trade news after blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't receive a positive trade update on Tuesday.

Lakers named top landing spot for $53.8 million 23.3 PPG star

An NBA writer believes the Los Angeles Lakers will retain their standout 6-foot-5 guard.

Clippers May Have Found Future All-Star in No. 5 Pick Keaton Wagler

The Los Angeles Clippers selected guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which they got in the Ivica Zubac trade. The post Clippers May Have Found Future All-Star...

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Have Reached Out To Pelicans About Yves Missi

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the offseason with a lot of needs, but perhaps chief among them is the center position. Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes were both...

AJ Dybantsa lineup projection with Wizards: How No. 1 overall pick will fit with Trae Young, Anthony Davis

Here's how the new-look Wizards lineup could shake out with the AJ Dybantsa now in the fold.

AJ Dybantsa to Lakers dream just got real after Wizards' Trae Young extension

The Los Angeles Lakers are always chasing their next superstar, and eventually acquiring AJ Dybantsa was made real by the Wizards’ Trae Young extension.

Lakers and Spurs named top landing spots for elite $51 million 3-point shooter

The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs could enter a bidding war for an elite three-point shooter in NBA free agency this offseason.

Angels Haunted by Trades in Loss to Orioles

Two past trade deals came back to haunt the Los Angeles Angels during the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Angels lost 6-1 to the Orioles, with two of the Halos’ former...

Angel Honored with Unique Award by Jeff Passan

Back in April, Jo Adell made history when he robbed three home runs in a single game against the Seattle Mariners. He robbed a home run from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the...

Lakers have two clear reunion candidates who want to be in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have two players beyond Austin Reaves and LeBron James whom they'd love to bring back next season.

Lakers, Celtics linked to $108 million Bucks shot-blocking stud after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

An NBA insider believes the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics could be in the mix for a Milwaukee Bucks standout interior defender.

Conflicting rumors have Lakers playing dangerous game with Luka Doncic's future

The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly headed down two different paths with only one car to drive them.

The Messi vs. Ronaldo GOAT debate in NBA terms will drive Lakers fans mad

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are somehow still playing.

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