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• Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

  06-07-2026 21:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season.
  The Lakers and James had always maintained good communication throughout the eight years he spent with the team, but there was apparently little leading up to his decision. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Lakers were denied a videoconference with Jam
  
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• Rui Hachimura Bids Farewell To Lakers Following Free Agency Departure

  06-07-2026 19:33 via lakersnation.com
  
  One of the better moves the Los Angeles Lakers made over the past few seasons was the acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura. Throughout his time with the franchise, Hachimura grew exponentially, becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and making Lakers and NBA history along the way.
  That time with the Lakers has now come to an end, however, as Hachimura agreed to a two-year deal to join the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency. And following news of his departure, he took to social me
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Rui Hachimura Signs With Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.
  There was mutual interest at the start of the offseason in Hachimura returning to the Lakers, but there was also plenty of interest from other teams as well. Ultimately, the Japan native has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN:Just in: Free agent Rui Hachimura has agreed to
  
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• Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Rui Hachimura Signs With Clippers

  06-07-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.
  There was mutual interest at the start of the offseason in Hachimura returning to the Lakers, but there was also plenty of interest from other teams as well. Ultimately, the Japan native has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN:Just in: Free agent Rui Hachimura has agreed to
  
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• Quentin Grimes Shares Story About Training With JJ Redick

  06-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to get younger and more athletic. In working to achieve that goal, the team received an entirely new look by bringing in four new players, one being Quentin Grimes.
  Grimes possesses an interesting skill set and could be viewed as an upgrade from Luke Kennard, in terms of having the ability to self-create and apply rim pressure. In addition, he knows head coach JJ Redick very well and he shared a story about going to the Hamptons to train
  
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• Lakers Sign AK Okereke To Two-Way Contract

  06-07-2026 03:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed undrafted free agent forward AK Okereke to a two-way contract.
  Okereke is listed at 6’7” and 245 pounds and is coming off a season in which he appeared in 36 games (35 starts) and averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.2 minutes, while shooting 40.0 percent from 3-point range, as a graduate transfer at Vanderbilt. He helped lead them to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012.
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• Recap: Cameron Carr Leads Lakers To Double OT Comeback Win Over Heat In California Classic

  06-07-2026 00:43 via lakersnation.com
  
  After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center.
  It was a much better showing from the Lakers as they fought back from an early double-digit deficit to force overtime. Ultimately, the came out on top with a 93-91 win in double overtime.
  L.A. will now have one more California Classic game on Monday before heading to Las Vegas.
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