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Monday, June 29, 2026
Jalen Duren To Meet With Kings, Lakers

6:24 pm: Duren has also lined up a call with the Lakers for Tuesday evening after free agency officially begins, league sources tell Amick (Twitter link). 5:29 pm: The Pistons and Jalen Duren...

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Other Teams

It remains to be seen what direction the Los Angeles Lakers are headed in free agency, but they need to address the center position beyond just bringing back Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. The...

Lakers predicted to sign $48 million All-Defensive center, NBA champion

Amid the LeBron James rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are predicted to sign an NBA champion center with an All-Defensive team selection under his belt.

Stunning Ja Morant trade opens door for Lakers to replace Marcus Smart

Jrue Holiday could be up for grabs with the surplus of guards in Portland.

Jazz hand Lakers reason to believe Walker Kessler might be realistic after all

The Utah Jazz just gave the Los Angeles Lakers a rare sense of hope on the Walker Kessler front.

Lakers' ideal Marcus Smart backup plan might be gone after latest free agency update

The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the team option on Luguentz Dort.

Hawks just handed Lakers a Jonathan Kuminga lottery ticket worth gambling on

The Los Angeles Lakers have cap space, and Jonathan Kuminga just hit the open market after the Atlanta Hawks declined his option.

LeBron, Former Laker Could Reunite For West Coast Rival

Could LeBron James leave the Lakers for a West Coast rival and reunite with a former Laker in the process? Explore the shocking rumors linking the superstar duo to the Warriors. The post LeBron,...

Sparks on Wrong Side of History After Back-to-Back Blowouts

The Los Angeles Sparks set an unfortunate record with their back-to-back losses against the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo. The post Sparks on Wrong Side of History After Back-to-Back Blowouts...

NBA landing spot predictions: Where will LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and others end up? Experts make picks

LeBron to the Warriors? Kawhi to the Raptors? Jaylen Brown to the... Blazers? Our experts are making predictions based on everything we know right now

More On Warriors’ Interest In Anthony Davis, LeBron James

Word of the Warriors‘ apparent interest in Wizards big man Anthony Davis first surfaced on Sunday night and was advanced on Monday when Draymond Green declined his $27.7MM player option for...

You'll never guess how much LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani rookie cards just sold for

LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani rookie cards sold at a record-breaking rate.

Jazz keep signaling the Lakers to back off Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers should come to grips with the fact that Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz are intent on staying together.

Luka Doncic trade could come back to bite the Lakers in latest LeBron twist

The Los Angeles Lakers don't regret the Luka Doncic trade, but losing LeBron James in this way would be a side effect they didn't see coming.

LeBron James free agency: Lakers' cap space options and likelihood of Warriors or Cavaliers as landing spots

Outlining the factors that the Lakers are weighing when it comes to LeBron James' free agency, where he could land, and what price he could command.

Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis accused of illegal gambling, wire fraud and money laundering

Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win bets.

Is Marcus Smart leaving Lakers? What contract decision means for future of defensive-minded guard

There's still a lot to be figured out here.

NBA free agency 2026: Track every Lakers and Clippers roster move

Track every blockbuster trade, maximum contract signing, and major roster change for the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Lakers Rumors: Maxi Kleber Likely To Return To Europe

One of the more beloved and respected players on the Los Angeles Lakers last season was veteran big man Maxi Kleber. While he wasn’t a regular member of the rotation, he was always ready any time...

Draymond Green just gave Luka Doncic the best LeBron James gift

The Golden State Warriors stealing LeBron James would actually be a good thing for Luka Doncic's future with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Warriors to pursue LeBron James signing, Anthony Davis trade

Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option on Monday, signaling the Golden State Warriors could be preparing to make some big moves.,ESPN

Report: Lakers G Marcus Smart declines $5.4M option

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart declined his $5.4 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent, ESPN reported Monda

Lakers suddenly have even smarter way to exploit the Nuggets' financial bind

The Los Angeles Lakers could help alleviate the Denver Nuggets of Aaron Gordon's deal.

LeBron James next team predictions: Warriors overtake Lakers in race to land four-time MVP

With Draymond Green declining his player option, Golden State has the flexibility to make major moves, beginning with James

Lakers’ Marcus Smart To Become Free Agent

Lakers guard Marcus Smart won’t exercise his $5.39MM option for the 2026/27 season, having decided to become an unrestricted free agent, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). After two...

Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Declines Player Option To Become Free Agent

Coming off a season in which he revived his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Marcus Smart had a decision to make. He was given a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $5.4 million that he...

If LeBron James leaves the Lakers, what's next for Bronny?

LeBron's free agency sweepstakes open Tuesday, so what does that mean for his son's NBA career?

Marcus Smart to decline player option, become free agent

After reestablishing himself with the Lakers last season, Marcus Smart is set for one more big contract this offseason. Smart will reportedly opt out of the second year of his deal with the Lakers...

How Warriors have changed Lakers' plans with LeBron James in free agency

Golden State has thrown a curveball toward Los Angeles.

Lakers' Andrew Wiggins dream is crushed after latest free agency update

The Miami Heat forward picked up his player option for the 2026-27 season.

Lakers center Deandre Ayton picks up his player option amid LeBron James speculation

Deandre Ayton is picking up his player option for $8.1 million and returning to the Lakers while speculation continues around LeBron James' future.

Lakers reportedly struggling to reconnect with LeBron James despite high interest in reunion

The Lakers seem to want LeBron James back, but he seems to be playing a hard game with them. James could already have his sights on another team.

Warriors have a plan to get LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green just completed Step 1

Will LeBron and AD team up with Stephen Curry on the Warriors? Green made that more likely with his surprising contract decision

Lakers' Ayton picking up $8M option, sources say

Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Ex-Laker LeBron James reportedly meeting with 7-time NBA championship franchise to form star trio

A big three that was never expected to play together as a legitimate shot of happening. LeBron James is set to meet with a Western Conference team that is going all out this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers NBA free agency tracker 2026: Live signings, updates, trades, and more

Come find out what the Los Angeles Lakers are doing in NBA free agency, as well as trades and more.

Draymond Green free agency: What it means for Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Draymond Green unexpectedly opted out of his $27.7 million contract on Monday. Here's why he did it, and what it means for him and the Warriors during free agency.

Lakers can thank Giannis for last-ditch option to keep promise to Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are running out of options to fulfill Luka Doncic's primary offseason wish. Thankfully, Giannis Antetokounmpo threw them a bone.

Lakers' nightmare offseason is brewing after latest LeBron James rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers’ crucial offseason is on the path to disaster after the latest LeBron James rumors.

Deandre Ayton makes $8.1 million decision on his Lakers future

Luka Doncic and the Lakers seem to have their center of the future after Deandre Ayton made a big contract move.

Lakers Rumors: Rockets Are Most Likely Team To Land Marcus Smart

The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already...

Lakers set to have conversation with LeBron James amid Warriors interest

However real the Warriors’ attempts to form the NBA’s Expendables are, it is at least having the ripple effect of reigniting conversations between LeBron James and the Lakers. As Golden State...

Deandre Ayton's Lakers decision gives Luka Doncic lifeline to new trade ideas

The Los Angeles Lakers can now trade Deandre Ayton to help Luka Doncic.

Cameron Carr pick hasn't changed how Lakers should approach Peyton Watson

The Los Angeles Lakers should proceed with caution, but Cameron Carr hasn't changed the fact that they need a player like Peyton Watson.

Warriors’ Interest In LeBron James Reportedly Leading To Conversation With Lakers About Future

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James signing with the Golden State Warriors in free agency seems to be picking up steam as they are also trying to acquire Anthony Davis as a way to lure the...

Nets just took two excellent buy-low targets off the market for the Lakers

Day'Ron Sharpe and Josh Minott are both off the board ahead of free agency.

Deandre Ayton to pick up player option for 2026-27 season

The Lakers have a new hurdle in their pursuit of a starting center for next year’s team. Last year’s starter, Deandre Ayton, has reportedly picked up his player option, as first reported by Shams...

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Exercises Player Option For 2026-27 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have many decisions to make for the 2026-27 season with free agency beginning on Tuesday, June 30. One decision that was not theirs, however, was the player option on...

Marcus Smart Expected to Leave Lakers in Free Agency, Per Insider

After spending one season with the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Marcus Smart is reportedly expected to leave the organization in free agency this summer. Smart has a $5.4 player option for the...

Draymond Green just sent loudest signal yet that LeBron James may be leaving Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ likelihood of losing LeBron James just increased after Draymond Green’s decision.

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