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• Bronny James Not Expected To Request Trade From Lakers To Join LeBron On 76ers

  24-07-2026 20:47 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James has officially made his decision in free agency, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million contract to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Now with that being settled, many are wondering what the future holds for his son Bronny James, who remains a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
  There was a belief by some that James would want to continue playing with his son wherever he ultimately landed, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. It in fact seems to be the opposite in that there are no curr
  
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• LeBron James Considered Retirement Before ‘Final Decision’ To Sign With 76ers

  24-07-2026 20:08 via lakersnation.com
  
  After weeks of thinking things over and weighing the pros and cons of all potential destinations, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has finally decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million deal.
  The move has the entire NBA world talking and James would take to social media following the announcement, revealing that he actually thought he would retire when the Lakers’ season ended, and adding that this is the final stop of his career:I thought I
  
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• Lakers Reportedly ‘Keep Calling’ Jonathan Kuminga

  24-07-2026 19:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA offseason was largely on pause as the league anxiously awaited the decision of LeBron James. Now that he has reportedly chosen the Philadelphia 76ers, the rest of the free agents at the same position can look for a new home. This includes Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga.The Lakers and Kuminga have been heavily linked since Atlanta declined his team option for the 2026-27 season, but the sides have been unable to finalize anything, whether it be due to Kuminga’s preferred
  
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• Former Lakers Star LeBron James Signing With 76ers

  24-07-2026 17:37 via lakersnation.com
  
  When it was revealed that LeBron James would be returning for his 24th NBA season but not coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers, focus immediately turned to where he could potentially land as an unrestricted free agent. A couple teams emerged as favorites including a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers or joining the Golden State Warriors.
  But that is not where James is going as he has actually decided to end his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, per Shams Charania of ESPN:BREAKING: LeBron James
  
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• Lakers Video: Cameron Carr Las Vegas Summer League Highlight Reel

  24-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  Cameron Carr was not expected to still be on the board at the 24th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, but once he fell the Los Angeles Lakers made sure he didn’t drop any further, trading up one spot to select him. And the promising guard made a strong first impression at the Las Vegas Summer League.
  Carr appeared in four games in Vegas, averaging 18 points and 2.2 rebounds and his highlight reel from Summer League showed off his impressive array of skills:24th overall pick, @cameroncarr43 (18.0
  
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• Quentin Grimes Discusses Offseason Work To Prepare For Lakers Role

  24-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made a number of additions to their backcourt and wing rotations this offseason and one who is expected to play a major role is Quentin Grimes. Many expect Grimes to start alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and be a primary defender as well as a secondary ball-handler and creator.
  Grimes has been outstanding over the past two seasons, but his role with the Lakers will be a little different and he understands that. As such, he has been working on some things to make su
  
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