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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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• Lakers Sign Peter Suder To Two-Way Contract

  04-07-2026 22:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Peter Suder one day after he played in their first Summer League game of the year.Suder played 24 minutes off the bench and made just one of six field goal attempts while pulling down three rebounds and collecting one assist in the lopsided loss to the Golden State Warriors in the California Classic. The Lakers have two more games at the Chase Center before moving on to the Las Vegas Summer League next weekend.Reports of Suder signing a two-way con
  
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• Draymond Green Gives Warning To Austin Reaves After Signing New Contract

  04-07-2026 20:35 via lakersnation.com
  
  The first order of business this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was bringing back Austin Reaves. Ultimately, Reaves and L.A. came to terms on four-year, $185 million max contract, which elevates him financially as a second option behind Luka Doncic.
  It is a massive commitment from the Lakers, but there have been promising results with the Doncic-Reaves backcourt if the right roster surrounds them. Plenty of opinions have been expressed on whether the Arkansas native was overpaid and worthy
  
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• Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

  04-07-2026 19:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors.
  Carr was the Lakers’ only real source of offense and led them with 19 points, two rebounds and one assist on 7-of-15 shooting and 5-of-11 from deep. After the loss, he talked about how it felt to be on the court in purple and gold for the first time, via Thuc Nhi Ngu
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga Is Top Wing Choice Over Rui Hachimura

  04-07-2026 18:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are still rounding out their roster and arguably their biggest remaining need is a bigger wing who can start at the power forward position.
  The two main free agents the Lakers have been linked to are Rui Hachimura and Jonathan Kuminga. L.A. would need to find a way to free up some money in order to sign either, but it appears Kuminga is currently their priority.
  “There’s definitely Lakers interest in Kuminga too,” Jake Fischer reported on Bleacher Report.
  
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• Rich Paul Explains How LeBron James Came To Decision To Leave Lakers

  04-07-2026 17:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  On the first day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers received the news of LeBron James deciding to play his 24th season elsewhere. This is tough news to cope with for some fans given how impactful James was last season, propelling L.A. to an improbable first-round series win without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to start the series, but a new era is now getting underway.
  Change was expected as general manager Rob Pelinka needed to configure a team better suited around their new No. 1 option i
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Like Sandro Mamukelashvili’s Fit With Walker Kessler

  04-07-2026 16:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves this offseason as the team will look completely different around superstar guard Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves. The biggest move was the acquisition of center Walker Kessler, which was a top priority for both the team and Doncic, but the Lakers also added another extremely skilled big man in Sandro Mamukelashvili.
  Throughout his five seasons in the NBA, Mamukelashvili has operated primarily as a reserve, and he may still co
  
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• Russell Westbrook Trade Reportedly Started Disconnect Between LeBron James And Lakers

  04-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have had some ups and downs in the years since winning a championship in 2020. But in the eyes of many, the worst year was the 2022 season and the failed attempt to pair Russell Westbrook with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers failed to make the playoffs and had to attach draft capital in order to get off Westbrook’s contract the following season.
  There has been a lot of discourse over who was to blame for that deal with it being widely believed that James h
  
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• Disconnect Between Lakers & LeBron James Reportedly Never Recovered After Russell Westbrook Trade

  04-07-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have had some ups and downs in the years since winning a championship in 2020. But in the eyes of many, the worst year was the 2022 season and the failed attempt to pair Russell Westbrook with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers failed to make the playoffs and had to attach draft capital in order to get off Westbrook’s contract the following season.
  There has been a lot of discourse over who was to blame for that deal with it being widely believed that James h
  
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• Recap: Lakers Crushed By Warriors In California Classic Summer League Opener

  04-07-2026 06:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their annual Summer League slate on Friday night, taking on the Golden State Warriors in the California Classic at Chase Center.
  The Lakers’ roster features some fun players this summer, including first-round draft pick Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero, but their lack of chemistry was apparent while the Warriors looked like a team that has been playing together for a while in an easy 104-72 victory.
  Carr clearly was not nervous in his first NBA action as he fi
  
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• Lakers Re-Sign Chris Mañon To Two-Way Contract

  04-07-2026 05:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  At the start of the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Chris Mañon, making him a restricted free agent. Now, the Lakers announced they have re-signed Mañon on another two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
  The Lakers getting Mañon back on a two-way contract to continue his development in the organization should be considered a massive win.
  The 24-year-old is coming off a successful rookie season with the South Bay Lakers in which he av
  
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• Andre Drummond To Sign With Knicks Despite Interest From Lakers

  04-07-2026 00:37 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers suddenly have a need for a backup center after reportedly trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. The Lakers obviously preferred the flexibility that came with acquiring the picks over Ayton being Walker Kessler’s backup, believing they can still find a quality center on the free agent market.
  One of the best free agent centers remaining was a familiar face in Andre Drummond, but he is choosing to sign with the New
  
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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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• 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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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Is Fan Of Quentin Grimes

  02-07-2026 23:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the Luka Doncic era, as for the first time, they have built a team that they believe specifically is geared towards his skillset. They agreed to terms on four moves in a 35-minute span on Wednesday morning, adding defensive anchor Walker Kessler, stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili, ball-handling guard Collin Sexton and a potential two-way guard/forward in Quentin Grimes.It’s safe to assume that both Doncic and head coach JJ Redick signed off on these
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Expresses Excitement To Join Lakers

  02-07-2026 21:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers completely rebuilt their roster in a 35-minute frenzy on Wednesday morning, bringing in four new players on multi-year deals to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. One of those signings was stretch big man Sandro Mamukelashvili, who the Lakers poached from the Toronto Raptors on a four-year, $52 million contract.The Georgian big man averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds on 52.3% from the field and 38.9% from deep for the Raptors last season, and he now joins the La
  
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• Quentin Grimes Posts Photo Of Younger Self Wearing Lakers Gear

  02-07-2026 20:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  Free agent center Walker Kessler was the acquisition made by the Los Angeles Lakers that will get the most attention, but the team also added multiple other players who will play a big role on the team next season. Chief among them is guard Quentin Grimes, who agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal to join the Lakers.
  Grimes spent the last couple seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers but will now join a Lakers team and it could very well be a dream come true as he posted some old pictures of his
  
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• What LeBron James’ Lakers Departure Could Mean For Bronny

  02-07-2026 19:25 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers began their offseason with a much more modest move before their complete roster overhaul on July 1. They guaranteed the contract of third-year guard Bronny James on June 29, before LeBron James announced that he would be moving on from the Lakers on June 30.This left many wondering if the Lakers would ultimately send Bronny to any team LeBron signs with, or if they would keep him as a reserve guard and separate the father and son for the first time in his career. According
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Pays Tribute To LeBron James

  02-07-2026 18:20 via lakersnation.com
  
  The LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers has officially come to an end as he let the team know ahead of the start of free agency that he would be finishing his career elsewhere.
  While this was something the Lakers could foresee coming, there still is a shock factor now that it has actually come to fruition. That is especially the case for Austin Reaves, who was James’ longest-tenured teammate with the Lakers and has spent his entire NBA career playing alongside the superstar.
  After t
  
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• LeBron James’s Last Act Should Be Cleveland

  02-07-2026 16:55 via nytimes.com
  James doesn’t need another championship ring or another record. He needs to be loved more.
  
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• Are Lakers Still Trying To Keep Free Agent Rui Hachimura?

  02-07-2026 16:48 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers went on a bit of a free agent spending spree on Wednesday, using all of the cap space at their disposal which appeared to signal they would be letting Rui Hachimura walk in free agency.
  The Lakers are beginning a new era around Luka Doncic, and that means all of their free agents from last season are departing with Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard finding new homes. LeBron James is expected to leave as well, and all the reporting surrounding Hachimura is also th
  
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• Anthony Davis Laughs At Social Media Post Blasting Rob Pelinka

  02-07-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The pressure was on the Los Angeles Lakers front office and general manager Rob Pelinka to make some big moves this summer as this was the offseason the franchise targeted to truly reset and build the team around superstar guard Luka Doncic. Of course, the Lakers acquired Doncic by trading away Anthony Davis in what was one of the most shocking deals in sports history, and perhaps there’s still some hard feelings about how everything went down.
  The Lakers would go on to make a flurry of mo
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Feel Walker Kessler Is ‘Perfect’ For Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

  02-07-2026 15:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  Upgrading the center position was the top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and the team believes they got their guy in Walker Kessler. The Lakers acquired Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal that cost them two unprotected first-round draft picks as well as two first-round pick swaps.
  Giving up that many assets is a lot, but the Lakers believe it was worth it as they view Kessler as the perfect center to pair with their backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Rea
  
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• Lakers Still Looking To Add Wing This Offseason; Jonathan Kuminga Receiving Consideration

  02-07-2026 14:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have made a number of moves since free agency has kicked off. The front office led by Rob Pelinka swung a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, addressing their biggest need. The team also added a pair of dynamic offensive guards in Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton, as well as talented stretch-big man Sandro Mamukelashvili.
  Now looking at the Lakers’ roster, there remains an obvious need for a defensive-minded big wing. And according to Dan Woike of The Athletic,
  
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• LeBron James Free Agency Tracker: Live Updates And Latest Rumors For Newest Decision

  02-07-2026 04:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  LeBron James suddenly became the most intriguing free agent this summer with his decision to not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.
  The era closed as James’ longest uninterrupted tenure with one team at double his four seasons with the Miami Heat from 2010-14. James’ total number of seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers is 11, though he left the team after seven years to begin his NBA career before later returning.
  Now James is fielding interest from several team
  
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• Full Lakers 2026 Summer League Schedule & Roster

  01-07-2026 23:27 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their schedule and roster for the upcoming California Classic, to be held July 3-6 at Chase Center in San Francisco, and 2026 NBA Summer League, which will take place July 9-19 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center.
  As was reportedly to be the case, Lakers assistant coach Ty Abbott will serve as the team’s head coach this summer. Here is the full roster he will be coaching, which includes some familiar faces:Adou Thiero and Chris Mañon ar
  
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