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• Walker Kessler Posts Hype Video After First Lakers Workouts

  25-07-2026 21:59 via lakersnation.com
  
  Going into this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they could not afford to take any half measures in terms of building an adequate roster around Luka Doncic. The Lakers knew they needed a center, in particular, and their plan was to aggressively pursue restricted free agent center Walker Kessler.
  Historically, restricted free agency does not result in a player switching teams, but L.A. was willing to offer up all their available draft capital to acquire Kessler from the Utah Jazz. Now that
  
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• Rich Paul Believes Kobe Bryant Would Appreciate LeBron James’ Decision To Join 76ers

  25-07-2026 20:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end as he announced he will be signing a two-year minimum contract to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
  The move came as a bit of a surprise to some, but James emphasized that his decision was based on his desire to compete for more championships. When James’ agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports recently spoke about the decision, he stated his belief that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would appreciate it.
  “I actually think this i
  
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• LeBron James Top 10 Lakers Moments

  25-07-2026 17:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end as he announced his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, which will be the fourth and final team of his illustrious career.
  James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest consecutive time he has spent with one team in his career. His stint with the purple and gold was certainly filled with ups and downs, but he ultimately helped restore the franchise to greatness by joining them during their rou
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Ready To Play On Big Stage For Lakers

  25-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have completely overhauled their roster from the team that just made the second round three months ago. The entire starting lineup from their first round win over the Houston Rockets is gone, and players like Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili have taken their place around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Mamukelashvili is a particularly interesting signing. The Georgian big man is coming off of a career year with the Toronto Raptors, and
  
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• Quentin Grimes Impressed With Arthur Kaluma In Lakers Summer League

  25-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have a new-look roster from the top down. Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and more were added to the star duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason. However, there were even more moves made along the margins, like the addition of Arthur Kaluma on a two-way contract.Kaluma, an undrafted free agent from the 2025 NBA Draft class, had a stellar showing at Summer League in Las Vegas. That, coupled with his performance for the South Bay Lakers las
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Has Mutual Interest With Cavaliers, Who Have More Appealing Sign-And-Trade Offer Than Lakers

  25-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  After several weeks, former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his decision in free agency, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, L.A. currently find themselves without a starting-caliber wing and their ideal fit for that spot was unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
  Despite rumors connecting both parties to what felt like an inevitable partnership, Kuminga appeared to be holding out to see what James would do before making his own decision with the Cleveland Cavali
  
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• Jonathan Reportedly Has Mutual Interest With Cavaliers, Who Have More Appealing Sign-And-Trade Offer Than Lakers

  25-07-2026 01:03 via lakersnation.com
  
  After several weeks, former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his decision in free agency, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, L.A. currently find themselves without a starting-caliber wing and their ideal fit for that spot was unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
  Despite rumors connecting both parties to what felt like an inevitable partnership, Kuminga appeared to be holding out to see what James would do before making his own decision with the Cleveland Cavali
  
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