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• Lakers Rumors: Warriors, Timberwolves Have ‘Pitched’ Rui Hachimura In Free Agency

  03-07-2026 21:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Most of the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agents have found new homes already this offseason, but the one major remaining player still available on the open market is forward Rui Hachimura. The forward followed up a record-setting regular season with an even better playoff run for the Lakers and seemed set to cash in on a new deal in free agency this summer.
  However, he is still on the open market, but not without suitors making their interest known. And according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, t
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Kevon Looney Among Backup Center Options

  03-07-2026 20:06 via lakersnation.com
  
  Following the acquisition of Walker Kessler in free agency, it seemed as if the Los Angeles Lakers might enter the season with last year’s starter, Deandre Ayton, now operating as their backup. But that won’t be the case as the front office agreed to deal Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
  Now with a hole at the backup center position, the Lakers are now reportedly eyeing the free agency market for a veteran backup with the likes of Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney be
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Traded To Wizards For Jaden Hardy & Second Round Picks

  03-07-2026 19:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers roster is beginning to come together around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the team has been able to add Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes since the start of free agency.
  The Lakers used nearly all off their cap space and trade assets to make those moves, making it a challenge to build out the rest of the roster. It appears the Lakers are not yet done though as according to Shams Charania of ESPN, they are trading Deandre Ayton to t
  
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• Luka Doncic Reportedly ‘Excited’ About Lakers’ Offseason Moves

  03-07-2026 17:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers could have went in a number of different directions this offseason, but the one they chose has garnered a lot of criticism nationally.
  All that matters though is if Luka Doncic is happy with what they’ve done, and according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, he seems to be excited:
  According to league sources, Luka Doncic was “excited” about the Lakers’ signings, with the team addressing his biggest desires for the roster by keeping Austin Reaves and get
  
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• 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Groups And Key Changes

  03-07-2026 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made history during the 2023-24 season by becoming the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament Champions. While the tournament was met with some criticism, it has brought excitement to the early part of the regular season that was not previously there.
  The league made some changes going into the tournament’s second season, rebranding it as the Emirates NBA Cup. The Lakers have been unable to replicate their success in the two seasons since the change, with the Milwaukee
  
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• Magic Johnson Thanks LeBron James & Rich Paul Following Lakers Departure

  03-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  Prior to the start of free agency it was revealed that LeBron James would continue his playing career but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing an end to an eight year stint with the franchise. Of course, that stint began in 2018 when James met with then-Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.
  Now that it has basically been confirmed by both sides, Johnson has taken to social media to thank James and his agent Rich Paul for taking that initial meeting, and all that he accomp
  
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• Lakers Sign Cameron Carr To Rookie Contract

  03-07-2026 03:02 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed first-round pick Cameron Carr to his rookie contract. The Lakers traded up from No. 25 to 24 in a deal with the New York Knicks to draft Carr out of Baylor. The terms of his contract were not disclosed, but it should be a standard four-year rookie scale contract.
  Carr spent two seasons at Tennessee before breaking out at Baylor during his junior season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 4
  
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