Tag: Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers and free-agent forward Jake LaRavia have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The fully guaranteed deal was negotiated by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency. Jake LaRavia To Replace Dorian Finney-Smith In Lakers’ Rotation LaRavia, 23, is projected to replace […]
The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season on Sunday. “I will say that there has been some LeBron-and-Dallas buzz going on a couple years now,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported at the 9:40 mark of his latest […]
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves reportedly declined an extension offer. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, Reaves declined the four-year, $89.2 million max offer that he is eligible to sign this summer. Woike noted “limitations placed on the amount the Lakers were allowed to offer this week.” This means the decision “wasn’t a reflection […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2025 offseason as they search for ways to upgrade their roster and build around their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The Lakers are expected to make improvements to bolster their frontcourt via adding big-man depth, but they could potentially target other players at the […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly not interested in a trade for Utah Jazz veteran forward John Collins despite several sources linking the former first-rounder to the purple and gold, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. “Collins had a strong 2024-25 campaign, but I’m told any suggestion that the Lakers are a trade […]
The Brooklyn Nets are the frontrunners to acquire Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis in a trade deal this offseason, according to Bovada. The 7-foot-2 big man has one year remaining on the two-year, $60 million contract he signed with Boston in July 2023. Nets Could Trade For Kristaps Porzingis After Celtics Dealt Jrue Holiday Per […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make aggressive moves this offseason to upgrade their frontcourt. Among the purple and gold’s big man targets are Nic Claxton, Robert Williams, and Walker Kessler, according to Anthony Irwin of Clutch Points. Lakers Eyeing Nic Claxton, Robert Williams, And Walker Kessler Irwin reported Tuesday that the Lakers’ “internal […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to pursue Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Jaren Jackson Jr. this offseason, but one NBA insider believes L.A. has no shot at acquiring the big man. “No chance. No chance. Absolutely not worth a discussion,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Look, I think Jaren Jackson is now in position to sign […]
The Los Angeles Lakers won an NBA championship with LeBron James in the 2020 Orlando Bubble, but if they hope to win another title in the future with the four-time MVP, he should consider taking less money. Lakers Are Projected To Be $1.3 Million Over Luxury Tax James, who turns 41 in December, has a […]
Los Angeles Lakers unrestricted free agent center Jaxson Hayes hasn’t ruled out a return to the purple and gold next season. The 25-year-old Hayes, who’s spent the past two seasons with the Lakers, replied to an Instagram comment earlier this week hinting at a possible return in 2025-26. Jaxson Hayes Saw Limited Playing Time In […]
