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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images With LeBron James entering the season with no contract beyond this year, Lakers fans believe this is the end of his time in a purple and gold uniform. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country. … [Read more...] about Lakers fans believe this is the last dance for LeBron James in Los Angeles

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Lakers have reportedly waived Trey Jemison, which means they’ll have a two-way roster spot open. The Lakers continue to make moves this offseason. It was reported on Monday that the team was signing Christian Koloko and Chris Mañon to two-way deals, and now they are waiving Trey Jemison III. The Lakers have waived two-way C … [Read more...] about Lakers waive Trey Jemison

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Lakers can only hope their cap-space plan for NBA free agency in 2027 goes better than the Sixers’ version did in 2024. There’s been one throughline in the reporting about the Lakers’ offseason so far: They’re prioritizing long-term financial flexibility above all else. After Dorian Finney-Smith signed a four-year, $52.7 million deal with the … [Read more...] about Is the Lakers’ cap-space plan fool’s gold?

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The Lakers have reportedly waived Jordan Goodwin, a move necessary to clear cap space to sign Marcus Smart. The Lakers are going to take the simplest, if also most painful, route to cap space to sign Marcus Smart. After waiving Shake Milton earlier on Sunday, the team will also reportedly waive Jordan Goodwin, as … [Read more...] about Lakers reportedly waive Jordan Goodwin

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images The new face of the Lakers, Luka Dončić, played a big role in the Lakers landing Marcus Smart over the Suns. Buyouts have been the Lakers’ biggest help this offseason as both Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart picked Los Angeles after unexpectedly leaving their prior teams. In each case, the Lakers were well-positioned to take … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić’s recruiting pitch to Marcus Smart led him to choose Lakers over Suns