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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.

Sixers, Dean Wade Agree To Four-Year Deal

After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Cavaliers, free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39MM contract with the Sixers, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter...

Walker Kessler considered Lakers top target in free agency

The Lakers’ top priority this summer is finding a center of the future, so it’s no surprise their top target this summer is a big man. The restricted free agent market is always tricky to...

Report: Wizards won't entertain trade offers for Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards don't intend to trade veteran forward Anthony Davis after acquiring him at last season's trade deadline, ESPN reported on Tuesd

Kennard Agrees To Join Suns On Two-Year Deal

Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13MM deal with the Suns, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The second year includes a player option. The Suns were reportedly looking at a number of veteran...

Groups Set For 2026 NBA Cup

The NBA has officially announced the six groups of five teams apiece for the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, also known as the in-season tournament (Twitter link). In order to set the groups, the league...

Lakers' Luke Kennard decision says everything about their offseason priorities

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly want to build their roster with two-way players after letting Luke Kennard go.

Lakers believed to likely secure deals with Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili

While there has been little movement across the entirety of free agency on Tuesday, let alone the Lakers, it looks like the team has been moving in the background. Two players who have been linked...

Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes And Walker Kessler Appear To Be Lakers’ Free Agency Priorities

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do in free agency to improve their roster in the wake of LeBron James’ expected departure. With free agency getting underway on Tuesday afternoon,...

Suns save Lakers from a Luke Kennard mistake they would’ve quickly regretted

The Phoenix Suns have signed Luke Kennard and saved the Los Angeles Lakers from investing in a poor roster fit.

Phoenix Suns steal sharpshooter from Los Angeles Lakers in free agency
Luke Kennard signs two-year deal, $13 million with Suns

The Lakers are set to lose one of the best shooters on their roster and in the NBA. Luke Kennard came to LA at the deadline and immediately provided elite shooting and scoring off the bench. But...

Why Lakers let Luke Kennard leave in free agency for Suns contract

It's not an ideal loss for Los Angeles.

Lakers Rumors: Luke Kennard Signing With Phoenix Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade deadline acquisition of Luke Kennard proved to be a big one as he stepped up in the playoffs in the absence of the team’s injured stars. Kennard seemed to fit in...

Lakers expected to sign Raptors 3-point specialist and 76ers guard in NBA free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a pair of free agent signings in Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili and Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes.

Lakers Likely To Sign Mamukelashvili, Grimes; Still Pursuing Kessler

People around the league increasingly believe the Lakers will sign forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili and guard Quentin Grimes, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports (via...

Nets' Keon Ellis signing spares Lakers from making an expensive mistake

$9 million per year is watch too much to be paying Keon Ellis.

UCLA Announces Nine New Bruins Inducted into Hall of Fame

UCLA named nine former Bruins who will be inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 on Tuesday. The nine new members include: Garrett Atkins (baseball), Kris Farris...

Kelly Oubre plans to meet with Lakers in free agency

The Lakers have open roster spots to fill, and ideally those players will be centers or wings. These are two areas the Lakers need to improve on to help elevate Luka Dončić. He wants a big to play...

Jazz RFA Walker Kessler Meets With Multiple Suitors

Jazz center Walker Kessler has already met with at least two teams at the start of free agency and is headed to another meeting, The Athletic’s Tony Jones reports (Twitter link). The restricted...

Tobias Harris among free agents Lakers have ‘mulled over internally’

The Lakers now have lots of money and lots of holes to fill heading into free agency without LeBron James on the roster. While it might be the right time to move on from him, it’s a lot of...

Walker Kessler NBA free agency update doesn't bode well for Lakers

The latest update on Utah Jazz free agent center Walker Kessler's market is a horrible development for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have heavy interest in the ascending 24-year-old big man.

Lakers battling 3 other teams for Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency because of Rui Hachimura

Los Angeles could be looking for a wing replacement.

Lakers may finally have the Walker Kessler opportunity they desperately need

Walker Kessler is meeting with teams in free agency, and one of them is probably the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers showing interest in $16 million veteran wing as NBA free agency opens

The Los Angeles Lakers could be eyeing a veteran wing from the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency as the legal tampering period is officially underway.

Kelly Oubre Jr. To Meet With Pacers, Lakers, More

Kelly Oubre Jr. will meet with the Pacers, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Sixers, and more as he contemplates his next move, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reports (via Twitter). Oubre is coming off a strong...

Buffalo Bills want to sign LeBron James

Talk about an exciting pairing.

LeBron James shares his own free agency update on social media

The Lakers, Cavs and Heat legend is a free agent.

Dodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani's Wednesday start back to Friday against the San Diego Padres. The post Dodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series appeared first on LA...

Kelly Oubre Jr. Free Agency: Lakers Among Teams With Meeting Scheduled

The morning of NBA free agency beginning came with a shockwave as LeBron James decided to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons with the storied franchise. Reports of James’ intention...

'An honor': Luka, Magic top reaction to LeBron Jam...

LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he is leaving the franchise, prompting widespread reaction on social media.

Heat's first Giannis help move saved Lakers from messy Luka Doncic pairing

The Miami Heat signed Tim Hardaway Jr., saving the Los Angeles Lakers from targeting him in free agency.

Pistons To Match Any Offer Sheet For Jalen Duren

The Pistons have no interest in sign-and-trade scenarios and plan to match any offer sheet All-NBA center Jalen Duren might receive in restricted free agency, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN...

LeBron James To Weigh Offers From All Interested Teams?

Star forward LeBron James has asked his agent, Rich Paul, to let any interested teams know that he’s open to hearing what they can offer so he can decide which team he wants to join in free...

What LeBron James’ Lakers Exit Means for Bronny James

Lakers superstar LeBron James is walking away from the franchise and the future of his son, Bronny, will be interesting to follow. The post What LeBron James’ Lakers Exit Means for Bronny James...

LeBron James got out before Lakers could throw him out

He knew the Lakers didn’t want him back, so he skipped out Tuesday before the team had a chance to say good-bye.

Did Lakers nail the Austin Reaves contract?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

Warriors get crushing news on Anthony Davis' pursuit from ESPN report

With NBA free agency set to kick off, the Golden State Warriors have received some crushing news on their pursuit of Anthony Davis from ESPN.

2026 NBA free agency rankings, tracker: LeBron James on the move, and more big names are available

2026 NBA free agency opens on Tuesday night, and we're keeping track of the latest moves

LeBron James and Serena Williams are defying Fathe...

James and Williams are still competing at a high level late in their careers -- and other notable athletes such as Tom Brady, Barry Bonds, Sue Bird and more can relate.

Wizards reveal status on the trade availability of Anthony Davis

Davis has been brought up in many reports recently.

LeBron James next team: Which landing spot would be the most entertaining? Experts make their picks

James will begin his historic 24th season in a different jersey, but which would be the most fun to watch?

Kawhi Leonard's ridiculous Lakers demands looks even worse after Raptors trade

The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Kawhi Leonard in the summer of 2019, and his ludicrous demands look worse after being traded away from LA.

Lakers want Sandro Mamukelashvili in free agency, and here's why that's exciting

They call him Mamu, and he can really play.

How much can your NBA team pay LeBron James next season? Complete cap salary guide with The King on the move

LeBron is leaving Los Angeles and, in theory, all 29 other NBA teams have a shot

Kawhi Leonard trade all but confirms Lakers' big man target will be available

Sandro Mamukelashvili is there for the Los Angeles Lakers' taking.

Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Back to Former Team

The LA Clippers are reportedly trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and a haul of draft picks. The post Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Back to Former...

Spurs predicted to sign Lakers $18 million high-level 3-point shooter in NBA free agency

The San Antonio Spurs are predicted to make a free agent splash this summer by signing a Los Angeles Lakers wing who has quietly been one of the best three-point shooters in the league over the...

What's next for Lakers after LeBron James? 'A-list center' is top priority, but landing one won't be simple

Los Angeles has $52 million in cap space at its disposal to build around Luka Dončić

Quentin Grimes emerging as another top target for Lakers

With their outlook on free agency much clearer in the wake of the LeBron James news, the Lakers appear to be moving forward with intention. In search of adding more scoring and depth to the team’s...

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