The Los Angeles Lakers have several key decisions to make and only $52 million in cap space. Deandre Ayton exercised his player option, but there is uncertainty surrounding the futures of Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura. All of this is tied to LeBron James and his impending free agency decision, which he has yet to […]
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While little is known about LeBron James‘ plans for free agency, the Warriors are “far and away” the Lakers superstar’s “most interested external suitor,” according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). There has been some reporting indicating that Golden State may try to trade for Wizards big man Anthony […]
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Eye Sandro Mamukelashvili in Free Agency The Los Angeles Lakers have shown significant interest in free agent big man Sandro Mamukelashvili as they look to upgrade the frontcourt around Luka Dončić. The Georgian stretch five hit the open market after declining his player option in Toronto. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]
The NBA offseason has officially entered a state of surreal theater for the Golden State Warriors’ fanbase. While LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly in a deadlock about his free agency, it’s left the fantastical door wide open for an epic Big 4 in San Francisco. Fans have completely bought into the […]
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On the eve of free agency, the rumors have not slowed down. The Lakers are remaining active, most notably setting up a call with restricted free agent Jalen Duren once free agency starts on Tuesday. However, that certainly isn’t the only pot on the stove for the Lakers, who have been busy in the hours […]
The Los Angeles Lakers need to find a new contract for Rui Hachimura, but their odds of keeping the sharpshooter just improved.
In a positive update, an insider revealed that the Blazers are not expected to retain Robert Williams III, opening up possibilities for the Lakers to sign him in free agency
Deandre Ayton has opted in on his contract, but clearly the Los Angeles Lakers need more. Especially after the apparent demand of Luka Doncic for an A-list center ahead of his second full season with Purple and Gold. Their search gets a boost after the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren are a “sizable distance apart […]
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Just when the draft made sense of the Golden State Warriors’ future timeline, their latest move has fans pulling their hair. Fans think the team walked itself into a significant financial roadblock by signing Kristaps Porzingis. Why? ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed that veteran forward Draymond Green has officially declined his $27.7 million player option to […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly endorsed Bronny James for a role in the rotation by declining Nick Smith Jr.'s team option.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is “known to be a fan” of Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren’s game, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren was underwhelmed by Detroit’s offer in restricted free agency and will meet with the Lakers and Sacramento Kings. As a restricted free agent, Duren can sign an offer […]
The Lakers have opted against exercising Nick Smith Jr.‘s team option for the 2026/27 season, and the Kings have likewise declined Killian Hayes‘ ’26/27 option, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter links). As a result, both former first-round picks will enter the offseason as unrestricted free agents. Smith, the 27th pick in the 2023 […]
NBA Free Agency opens up on Tuesday as teams across the league are looking to find their missing pieces to make a run in the league next season. With plenty of former Kentucky Wildcats scattered across the NBA, it is one former No. 1 overall pick that could make some noise in free agency this […]
8:11 pm: The Pistons aren’t looking to trade Duren, confirms Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press, reporting that there’s still a “high degree of confidence” within the organization that the big man will be re-signed. 7:25 pm: While Duren’s camp appears to seeking sign-and-trade scenarios and finding potential suitors willing to explore them, […]
After a mixed bag first season, the Lakers are declining Nick Smith Jr.’s team option for next season. The Lakers landed Smith Jr. on a two-way deal at the very start of the preseason after he was waived by the Hornets. While Smith Jr.’s impact wasn’t felt throughout the whole season, he still had some […]
After an underwhelming extension offer from the Pistons, Jalen Duren is expected to engage in discussions with the Lakers and the Kings to facilitate a move.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly in a bidding war for Jalen Duren with the Sacramento Kings. It should be an easy choice.
The Los Angeles Lakers fully guaranteed Bronny James contract for next season.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers in restricted free agency, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren is open to leaving the Pistons via a sign-and-trade deal. Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this past season for the Pistons while shooting 65.0% from the field. […]
The Lakers have inserted themselves into one of the biggest developing stories in the hours leading up to free agency. After setting themselves up to try to steal Austin Reaves in free agency, the Pistons appear to have lowballed their own free agent, Jalen Duren, leading to him meeting with other teams. Among the teams […]
The Golden State Warriors have signed Kristaps Porzingis to a contract extension despite surging reports of their interest in LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Kristaps Porziņģis is sticking around with the Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Duren's future with the Detroit Pistons is reportedly in serious jeopardy.
Jrue Holiday could be up for grabs with the surplus of guards in Portland.
LeBron James is keeping everyone on their toes this offseason.