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• Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Interest In Quentin Grimes

  30-06-2026 21:39 via lakersnation.com
  
  Now that the Los Angeles Lakers know LeBron James won’t be returning to the team, they have a lot of money to spend in free agency when it gets underway on Tuesday afternoon.
  One potential target who could makes sense for the Lakers is Quentin Grimes as he is a former teammate and close from of Luka Doncic’s on the Dallas Mavericks in 2024-25. And according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are expected to be among the teams with interest in the guard:Last night we reported the L
  
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• LeBron James Thanks Lakers Amid Expected Departure In Free Agency

  30-06-2026 21:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James has played his final game for the Los Angeles Lakers as it was reported that he has informed the team that he will continue his playing career elsewhere for the 2026-27 season. Following the news, the Lakers released a statement thanking James for everything he meant to the franchise during his time in purple and gold.
  And now James has responded to that statement, taking to social media to thank the Lakers and calling it an honor to have been able to wear the purple and gold:No, TH
  
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• NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Expected To Meet With Walker Kessler

  30-06-2026 20:32 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have to make a big splash this summer, after touting their 2026 cap space to both superstar Luka Doncic and the fanbase as their best means to improve. One name that has been floated more than any other is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, who is entering restricted free agency this summer.Kessler being a restricted free agent gives the Jazz all the power. They can match any offer he gets, and the Lakers would have to tie up their cap space for up to 48 hours with a chance
  
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• Why LeBron James Felt It Was Time To Move On Despite Lakers Wanting Him Back

  30-06-2026 19:57 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James rocked the NBA world on Tuesday morning when it was reported that he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would playing elsewhere in 2026-27. The James era in Los Angeles ended after eight years, one championship and six playoff appearances.There have been many rumors and stories since the team acquired Luka Doncic in February of 2025 about the quality of relationship between James and the Lakers. But in the end, reports claim that James was simply ready to move on despite Rob Pelinka
  
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• Lakers Target Robert Williams III Reportedly Agrees To Extension With Trail Blazers

  30-06-2026 19:28 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are patiently waiting until 3 p.m. PT on Tuesday to begin their formal free agency window. As likely a cap space team, agreeing to a deal too early might trigger a tampering investigation by the league. There are many targets — including Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III — that have been linked to the Lakers, though.Williams was seen as one of the top centers on the free agent market. Despite injuries hampering him to 85 total games played over
  
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• Jeanie Buss & Lakers Release Statement Thanking LeBron James

  30-06-2026 19:16 via lakersnation.com
  
  With NBA free agency underway, a bomb was dropped on the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James let them know he would be moving on and finishing his career elsewhere.
  James and the Lakers divorcing after eight years together was a rumor that had been circulating for weeks prior to the official announcement, with external teams like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers heavily connected to the 41-year-old superstar. With the James era in Los Angeles now over, Jeanie Buss and the organiz
  
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• Warriors & Cavaliers Expected To Be Suitors For LeBron James

  30-06-2026 19:01 via lakersnation.com
  
  On the morning of the start of NBA free agency, LeBron James dropped a bomb on the Los Angeles Lakers by letting them know he will not be returning to the team.
  That means the Lakers can begin building their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with the long-term goal of contending for championships in mind. And for James, he will be finishing he career elsewhere, and potential suitors are already popping up. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, another return to the Cleveland Cavaliers
  
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• LeBron James Reportedly Informs Lakers He Will Play Elsewhere In 2026-27

  30-06-2026 18:07 via lakersnation.com
  
  After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, LeBron James made it clear that he would take some time and speak with his family before making any decisions on his future.
  James still played at an extremely high level in his 23rd NBA season, but first he had to decide if he wanted to keep playing and if so, where he would finish his career. It appears James has finally made a decision as he has informed the Lakers that he will be playing elsewhere, per Shams Charania of ESPN:BRE
  
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• LeBron James Informs Lakers He Will Play Elsewhere In 2026-27

  30-06-2026 18:07 via lakersnation.com
  
  After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, LeBron James made it clear that he would take some time and speak with his family before making any decisions on his future.
  James still played at an extremely high level in his 23rd NBA season, but first he had to decide if he wanted to keep playing and if so, where he would finish his career. It appears James has finally made a decision as he has informed the Lakers that he will be playing elsewhere, per Shams Charania of ESPN:BRE
  
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• Bronny James’ Lakers Contract Fully Guaranteed For 2026-27 Season

  30-06-2026 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, and one of them is the contract status of Bronny James. As James heads into the third season of his four-year rookie deal, only $1,258,873 of his $2,296,271 contract was guaranteed. The Lakers had to decide to fully guarantee the deal or waive him by June 29, and they decided on the former as he is still on the roster.
  This decision isn’t a huge surprise for the Lakers as waiving James would have only opened up about $1
  
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• Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Sandro Mamukelashvili Interest

  30-06-2026 15:43 via lakersnation.com
  
  Even with Deandre Ayton expected to exercise his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, the Los Angeles Lakers remain focused on bolstering their front court.
  The team is reportedly set to meet with restricted free agents Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler at the start of free agency on Tuesday afternoon, but they won’t be alone in their pursuit and may have to consider other options.
  According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, the Lakers are interested in Toronto Raptors free agent Sa
  
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• Jalen Duren Meeting With Lakers But Reportedly Prefers Kings’ Sign-And-Trade

  30-06-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to terms with Austin Reaves on a four-year, $185 million contract, but still face plenty of work ahead as free agency gets underway Tuesday afternoon.
  In addition to the future of LeBron James still hanging in the balance, the Lakers seemingly are in need of a top center that would satisfy Luka Doncic’s wishes. As it currently stands, the primary big man on the Lakers’ roster for next season is tracking to be Deandre Ayton, who exercised his $
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Nick Smith Jr. Team Option Declined

  30-06-2026 02:47 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason should be an interesting one for the Los Angeles Lakers as a lot of moves need to be made in order to vault them into championship contention.
  The Lakers have a lot of roster spots to fill, and one more just opened up as according to Keith Smith of Spotrac, they will be declining the team option of guard Nick Smith Jr. to make him a free agent:The Los Angeles Lakers declined their team option for Nick Smith Jr., a league source told @spotrac.
  Smith will be an unrestricted free age
  
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• Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Teams

  30-06-2026 01:13 via lakersnation.com
  
  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 two best on the market are both restricted free agents in Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz and Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons. While restricted free agent offer sheets are typically a tough market to get into, the Lakers have reported interest in both Kessler and Duren in the past and it appears both p
  
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• Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Other Teams

  30-06-2026 01:13 via lakersnation.com
  
  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 two best on the market are both restricted free agents in Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz and Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons. While restricted free agent offer sheets are typically a tough market to get into, the Lakers have reported interest in both Kessler and Duren in the past and it appears both p
  
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