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The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated October 26, 2026.

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Knicks' Mike Brown reveals immediate plan for ex-Laker Dalton Knecht after low-risk signing

The New York Knicks have a pretty high vision on what Dalton Knecht can be for them. Head coach Mike Brown made his plan for Knecht very clear on Sunday.

Lakers Rumors: Josh Kushner & Bob Iger Not Planning To Buy Sparks From Mark Walter

Former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter is continuing to move off many of the sports franchises he owns. Walter agreed to sell his majority shares of the…

And-Ones: Smith, Vegas, G League Trades, Breakout Team, More

Former NBA guard Kenny Smith, who has been an analyst for “Inside the NBA” for since 1998, has joined the prospective ownership group of Marc Lasry and Steve…

Lakers were right to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk as he still can't get minutes

The Los Angeles Lakers were right to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency as his four-year contract looks like a disaster.

NBA insider reveals real reason Lakers didn't trade Dalton Knecht to Bucks for Jericho Sims

The Los Angeles Lakers were trying to get some value out of Dalton Knecht before cutting him. They were unable to and it has been revealed what the cost woul…

Warriors' Steve Kerr gets brutally honest about LeBron James pursuit despite Steph Curry's efforts

The Golden State Warriors were once reported as a favorite to land LeBron James. Head coach Steve Kerr recently revealed the harsh truth about how close they…

Bucks Turned Down Potential Kevin Porter Jr. Trade With Nuggets

Prior to the roster cutdown deadline, the Bucks turned down a chance to trade Kevin Porter Jr. to the Nuggets in exchange for two future second-rounders, a s…

2026 NBA G League Draft Results

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2026/27 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled …

Bucks wanted two second round picks from Lakers in Jericho Sims trade

The Lakers’ preseason roster crunch was ultimately solved by cutting Dalton Knecht, an unceremonious end to his once-promising Lakers career. It was also an …

Matisse Thybulle Appreciates Having Clear Role Catered To His Strengths

Matisse Thybulle entered free agency as a premier perimeter defender, and the Los Angeles Lakers saw the value he can provide. Despite offensive limitations,…

'I miss him.' Lakers reunite with Rui Hachimura in first game against Clippers

Rui Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers in the offseason, received a warm welcome from Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic before the Clippers' loss to the Lak…

Siegel’s Latest: Porzingis, Grizzlies, Towns, Black, More

The Warriors are in a difficult bind as far as trying to find an appealing trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. ESPN repo…

Knicks signing Dalton Knecht to a 2-way contract

The New York Knicks are signing former first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal.,The 25-year-old forward's agents with Excel Sports Mana

Dalton Knecht Signs With NBA Champion Knicks Following Lakers Cut

The New York Knicks signed former Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal Friday, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The post Dalton Knecht Signs …

Former Lakers Wing Dalton Knecht Signing With Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers officially parted ways with 2024 No. 17 overall pick Dalton Knecht on Monday. L.A. had to drop from 16 guaranteed contracts to 15, and…

Dalton Knecht's Knicks signing will either validate the Lakers or haunt them

The former Los Angeles Lakers wing gets his defining shot to prove his old team wrong by joining the New York Knicks.

Shaquille O’Neal Calls Walker Kessler Best Big Man In NBA After Lakers Debut

There was a lot of pressure on new Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler coming into his regular season debut. The Lakers traded a lot to acquire him from…

Knicks reportedly interested in ex-Lakers sharpshooter, former first-rounder seeking fresh start

The New York Knicks are wanting a shot at someone they felt the Los Angeles Lakers just got away. The former first round could become a serious asset for New…

Lakers predicted to trade for Mavericks' $88M perfect Luka Doncic lob threat with Finals experience

The Los Angeles Lakers still have a major position of need that they need to fill. In this deal, they get a big man that would make them an even tougher team…

Pacific Notes: Hachimura, Wagler, Sexton, Lakers, Monk

Rui Hachimura wanted to stay with the Lakers in free agency this summer, but they told him they didn’t want to re-sign him, according to Janis Carr of The Or…

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