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Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year deal
The Lakers are rolling the dice on a buy-low option on the wing. After having his team option declined by the Nets, Ziaire Williams has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Lakers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Considering the Lakers are over the cap, have no other mechanism to sign […]
Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency ‘on hold’ until LeBron James makes decision
Here we thought that the departure of LeBron James meant the Lakers’ offseason wouldn’t be put on hold. With the full-court press on for Jonathan Kuminga, LA is left waiting on his decision before making any final roster moves. The problem is that Kuminga, notably, is not someone who makes quick decisions in free agency. […]
Cameron Carr making a case for spot in Lakers rotation
Summer League offers the first look at rookies. A draft heralded as one of the best in years may also include a Laker selection when it’s all said and done. In a trade with the New York Knicks, LA moved up to the 24th pick to select Cameron Carr. In a short amount of time, […]
Sparks fire general manager Raegan Pebley
After a disappointing start to the season that has the team on track to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, the Sparks have parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley, the team announced on Sunday morning. Here’s the full statement from the franchise: The Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to part ways with […]
The Lakers have officially signed Collin Sexton, who will need to be a staple off the bench
One of the Lakers’ big weaknesses last year was their bench production. During the regular season, LA’s reserves scored just 29.3 points per game, the second-worst mark in the NBA. Things didn’t get much better in the playoffs. The backups scored 21.6 points per game, which was bottom-four in the postseason. It should be no […]
Arthur Kaluma is making a loud case for a two-way contract
LAS VEGAS — They say America is the land of opportunity, but in the NBA world, that place can be narrowed down to Las Vegas in July. On Saturday, the Lakers were shorthanded against the Mavericks with Cameron Carr ruled out shortly before tip. Arthur Kaluma took advantage of the opportunity. He was magnificent in LA’s […]
Arthur Kaluma dominates in Lakers win over Mavericks
Behind a remarkable performance from Arthur Kaluma, the Lakers earned their second win in as many nights at the Las Vegas Summer League, knocking off the Mavericks, 91-70. Kaluma poured in 34 points, helping the Lakers pull away in the fourth quarter. LA remains undefeated in Vegas and has won four straight games this summer […]
Cameron Carr plans to make the weight room his ‘second home’ this summer
The Lakers got rave reviews for drafting Cameron Carr, and this summer has been going swimmingly with their newest rookie. Carr is overjoyed to be a part of the Lakers and has looked good during Summer League play. While things have gone well for Carr so far, he knows improvements and development are needed. Carr […]
PJ Washington contract not appealing to Lakers in potential trade talks
The Lakers’ flurry of activity early in free agency covered a variety of holes on the roster, but left one gaping one. Sandro Mamukelashvili was signed to replace Rui Hachimura, but he’s not a locked on starter. Most would assume that he’s a backup big man, able to spell either the starting power forward or […]
Adou Thiero turned his promise into production against Thunder in Summer League
LAS VEGAS — The Lakers easily beat the Thunder 96-84 in Summer League play and Adou Thiero was a big reason why. He was flying all over the Thomas & Mack Center and looked the way a second-year player should, as though he has no business competing against this level of talent. Thiero ended the night […]
Lakers vs. Mavericks Summer League Preview: LA remains hot
After a dominant start in the Las Vegas Summer League, the Lakers are back at it on Saturday as they take on the Dallas Mavericks. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks When: 7 p.m. PT, July 11 Where: Thomas & Mack Center Watch: ESPN Exactly a week ago, this Lakers team was blown out […]
Lakers dominate Thunder in Summer League play
The Lakers began Las Vegas Summer League with a 96-84 win over the Thunder and looked good doing so. Cameron Carr was getting it done on both ends and appeared too good for this level of play. Adou Thiero had some mesmerizing dunks, and with some great defensive plays from Chris Mañon, that’s how the […]
Sparks cruise to victory over Sky
The Sparks earned their second straight win, beating the Chicago Sky 102-87 on Friday night. Los Angeles has slowly been gaining momentum, with Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink still out. All five starters were in double figures for Los Angeles. They shot 51% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. Dearica Hamby got […]
Austin Reaves joked with LeBron James that he ‘ruined’ his day after leaving Lakers
Throughout Austin Reaves’ career, LeBron James has been there every step of the way. LeBron was there to give guidance, encouragement and mentorship. We saw this on the court when LeBron would talk to Reaves, creating some iconic viral moments. At every opportunity, Reaves spoke about how he felt he owes a lot of his […]
What a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could look like for the Lakers
The Lakers’ interest in landing Jonathan Kuminga this offseason is one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA. On Friday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line provided additional context as to where things stand with that. “It’s believed that the Lakers hope to package their lone tradeable first-round pick swap left over in 2032 along […]
Lakers vs. Thunder Summer League Preview: Starting off against top competition
The Lakers will begin the second leg of their Summer League stint in Las Vegas against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. This will be the first game of a back-to-back as they take on the Dallas Mavericks the following day. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder When: 7 p.m. PT, […]
Walker Kessler is most exciting addition Lakers have made this offseason
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Well, the Lakers certainly took advantage of the optionality that they had prepared for this summer. None of […]
The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap sheet after the first wave of free agency
After a quiet opening night of free agency, the Lakers got to work. On July 1, they agreed to a sign-and-trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and agreed to sign Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. A week later, they added Kevon Looney on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract. In total, the Lakers have […]
Lakers view remaining roster spots as ‘critical’ to team success
While most fans focus on projected starting lineups and ponder whether their stars are good enough, teams have to think about everything from top to bottom. That’s why the Lakers remain focused on finding the best players possible, even though their stars are in place and they’ve announced the signings of Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler […]
Sparks snap losing streak with win over Fever
The Sparks ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Fever, 106-92 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles defeated Indiana despite playing without Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink, who remain out. Rae Burrell and Nneka Ogwumike stepped up big, combining for 46 points. Dearica Hamby had a hot start for LA with four points. Ariel Atkins […]
The Lakers have officially signed Walker Kessler, who may determine the success of the Luka Dončić era
Few positions in the history of the NBA have more prestige and history than the center position for the Los Angeles Lakers. Reading off the names of players who have anchored the paint in purple and gold is like listing off inner-circle Hall of Famers. Mikan. Kareem. Wilt. Shaq. AD. All have title-winning legacies with […]
Hawks willing to do sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga for first round pick swap
The Hawks may have declined Jonathan Kuminga’s team option, making him an unrestricted free agent, but they might still factor into his next destination. With Kuminga being a five-year player with a high upside, multiple teams, including the Lakers, are interested in the wing. The Lakers have reportedly offered him a two-year, $20 million deal, […]
Luka Dončić ‘pushed hard’ for Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler
LeBron James might be gone from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean player empowerment is over in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić has had some things to say. He’s reportedly been in “constant communication” with Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka this summer and has made it known he wants an A-list center. The Lakers […]
How the Lakers can create cap space for Jonathan Kuminga or another free agent
After their free-agent spending spree, the Lakers are effectively out of spending power. They’re currently projected to be only $1.9 million below the cap before re-signing Austin Reaves, signing Collin Sexton with the room mid-level exception and signing Kevon Looney to a veteran-minimum deal. That’s not even enough for a minimum contract. That hasn’t stopped […]
The Lakers have officially signed Quentin Grimes, who will be vital offensively
For those concerned about the Lakers running it back, fear not. Last year, in the first three wins LA had over Houston in the opening round of the playoffs, they started LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard. If Rui Hachimura doesn’t return, that means the entire starting lineup is gone. […]
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