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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
NBA free agency 2026 winners and losers from Day 1: Raptors bet on Kawhi Leonard, Lakers set to transform team

The best and worst from an eventful day including the Kawhi Leonard trade, LeBron's free agency announcement, and other trades and a slew of signings across the league.

Spurs predicted to outbid Lakers for prolific $51 million three-point sniper

An NBA writer likes the San Antonio Spurs' chances of signing an elite Los Angeles Lakers three-point shooter.

New LeBron James departure detail makes the Lakers look even worse

The Los Angeles Lakers could not pitch a cohesive plan to LeBron James.

What's LeBron James' Lakers legacy? His jersey should go in the rafters, but he didn't do enough for a statue

LeBron leaves L.A. having exceeded all reasonable expectations ... with only two seasons of regret

Lakers trade rumor reveals Los Angeles’ interest in Bucks’ promising $140 million duo

The Los Angeles Lakers previously had their sights set on two valuable former Miami Heat contributors.

Celtics signing son of 6-foot-5 ex-Lakers guard, five-time NBA champion to help Jayson Tatum

The Celtics are making an interesting roster move to begin the offseason.

Why the Warriors are a terrible fit for LeBron James in free agency

Golden State seems to be the popular destination.

Emirates NBA Cup Finals Game Moved To Hinkle Fieldhouse

Ever since the league announced the creation of the Emirates NBA Cup in 2023, the semifinals and finals have been held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s where the Los Angeles Lakers...

Rockets steal key Lakers piece for second year in a row to intensify rivalry

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a crucial defender to the Houston Rockets for the second straight year in free agency.

Lakers Showed ‘Significant Interest’ In Dean Wade Before Signing With 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy trying to improve their roster in the wake of LeBron James informing them that he plans to continue his career elsewhere next season. With an abundance of cap...

Timberwolves make move to try and sign LeBron James

Minnesota is shooting its shot with the all-time great.

Knicks given hope by latest LeBron James free agent news

New York, and the rest of the NBA, will have noticed this report.

Lakers prepared to steal beloved $60 million NBA champion center from Knicks, per report

The Los Angeles Lakers could sign a highly productive New York Knicks big man this summer.

Lakers named landing spot for record-setting $13.3 million Jazz center

An NBA writer believes the Los Angeles Lakers should be all-in on a talented Utah Jazz big man.

Lakers sign-and-trade idea sends LeBron James to Warriors for $60 million All-Star, NBA champion

An NBA writer has an interesting offseason idea for the Los Angeles Lakers to consider.

Pistons' John Collins signing leaves Lakers with an obvious Rui Hachimura decision

The Los Angeles Lakers must re-sign Rui Hachimura after watching John Collins join the Detroit Pistons.

Spurs predicted to cut ties with NBA champion center, acquire $101 million Lakers superstar

An NBA analyst thinks the San Antonio Spurs should aggressively pursue a 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers stud forward.

Lakers undo Luka Doncic's best recruiting work as nightmare offseason continues

The Los Angeles Lakers let the needed perimeter defender that Luka Doncic recruited walk in free agency for a bargain.

Lakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire $90 million Cavs All-Star in three-team trade

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently involved in a massive three-team offseason trade idea.

Luka Doncic Shares Message For LeBron James

Prior to the start of free agency, it was revealed that LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers of his intentions to continue his playing career elsewhere next season, ending his tenure with...

Marcus Smart exit forces Lakers to accomplish something they haven't since 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers need to accomplish their first offseason trade in years to replace Marcus Smart.

Predicting LeBron James' next move after split from Lakers; NBA free agency winners, losers after Day 1

Plus, who had the best year in college sports?

Warriors predicted to sign demoted $101 million Lakers four-time Finals MVP

The Golden State Warriors were named a top landing spot for the Los Angeles Lakers No. 3 scoring option.

Marcus Smart signs two-year, $13 million deal with Rockets

Following a bounceback season in Los Angeles, Marcus Smart is set to earn a bit more money on his next contract. Unfortunately, it won’t be with the Lakers. After opting out of his contract on...

Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency

After LeBron James announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer, the Lakers lost two more key players on the first full day of free agency on Wednesday....

Rich Paul gives LeBron James' reasoning behind his Los Angeles Lakers exit

In a surprise decision. LeBron James is not with the Los Angeles Lakers anymore, which has led super agent Rich Paul to provide the reasoning behind the move.

Lakers' baffling Marcus Smart decision sends offseason retool off the rails

The Los Angeles Lakers are letting Mrcus Smart walk to the Houston Rockets for a contract they could have easily matched.

Bronny James' best future doesn't involve a trade from Lakers

This might have to be considered more deeply first.

Why Marcus Smart is leaving Lakers for Rockets

Los Angeles loses a quality defender on the perimeter.

Lakers lose Luka Doncic’s $13 million fan-favorite teammate to Western Conference rival

The Houston Rockets received positive news on their chances of landing a defensive-minded Los Angeles Lakers guard.

Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Agrees To Contract With Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers had a number of role players who were extremely critical to their success last season and arguably the most important was veteran guard Marcus Smart. Smart was the perfect...

This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Announces He Will Sign 4-Year Contract

The rumors had been circulating for the entire 2017-18 season that LeBron James could join the Los Angeles...

Lakers' top free agent target is obvious after opening day dud

The Los Angeles Lakers have an obvious top free agent target after an opening day where LeBron James left.

Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler in flurry of roster moves, reports say

A day after the end of the LeBron James era the Lakers appear to be moving on with several significant moves that will reshape the 17-time NBA champions’ roster for next season. Shortly after...

Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes, reports say

A day after saying farewell to LeBron James the Lakers appears to be moving on with a flurry of roster moves. Shortly after reports of a move for center Walker Kessler, ESPN reported that the...

Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler from Jazz, report says

The Lakers are acquiring center Walker Kessler in a trade for picks, according to a report. Los Angeles will send unprotected first-round draft picks i 2031 and 2033 and first-round draft pick...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Fischer/Stein’s Latest: Spurs, Lakers, LeBron, Post, Rockets, Sasser

As the Spurs peruse the free agent market for help at forward, there’s a belief that they’re not willing to offer more than two years to potential targets using their $15MM non-taxpayer mid-level...

Free Agent Rumors: LeBron, Wolves, Grimes, S. Jones, Bulls

The Timberwolves were among the teams to reach out to LeBron James after free agency opened on Tuesday and express interest in signing the star forward, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic....

Important Jalen Duren update reveals why Lakers have been quiet to start free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of preparing a Jalen Duren offer sheet.

Jalen Duren To Meet With Lakers Again On Wednesday

With restricted free agent Jalen Duren and the Pistons reportedly far apart in their contract negotiations, the All-NBA big man has begun looking elsewhere and has found interested suitors. He had...

Jalen Duren Reportedly Holding Second Free Agent Meeting With Lakers After ‘Productive’ First Call

At the start of free agency on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers’ focus was on young restricted free agent big men as they reportedly met with both Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren. It remains to be...

Lakers to have second meeting with Jalen Duren after ‘productive’ meeting on Tuesday

The Lakers’ chase for a big man is not limited to just Walker Kessler, but also the other top big man on the market, Jalen Duren. After meeting with the Lakers on Tuesday, Duren is set for a...

Former NBA champions discuss the idea of LeBron James forming another Heat Big 3

LeBron James' future is still up in the air, with all types of teams around the league showing interest.

NBA free agency winners and losers: Raptors suddenly leap into title contention, Heat lacking urgency

The price was steep, but Toronto has a genuine chance to compete for a championship after trading for Kawhi Leonard

LeBron James’ departure from Lakers sparks mixed reactions from Angelenos

LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers has sparked mixed reactions from Angelenos.

Lakers may have already won two bidding wars before making either deal official

According to a recent rumor, the Los Angeles Lakers are in the lead to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes.

76ers’ Dean Wade signing delivers latest clue Lakers are closing in on key free agent

The Los Angeles Lakers could be zeroing in on Quentin Grimes after Dean Wade joined the Philadelphia 76ers.

Dean Wade whiff makes Lakers’ free agency pain worse

The Los Angeles Lakers missed on signing Dean Wade to a bargain contract to make a painful day worse.

Luke Kennard leaves Lakers for two-year deal with Phoenix Suns

Guard Luke Kennard, who was with the Lakers last season, has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Lakers whiffing on Keon Ellis a reminder of the price of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on Keon Ellis in free agency. It's yet another example of how mismanaging assets is costly.

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