Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Lakers will be active in free agency as they look to both retain free agents as well as search for answers at the center position. The Lakers are going to be very active participants when NBA free agency kicks off on Monday. On top of having needs at the center position as well as on the wing, the Lakers also will be working to … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Free Agency: The latest rumors on the Lakers free agent and trade targets
Deandre Ayton bought by Blazers, becomes unrestricted free agent
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The free agent market got a huge boost as DeAndre Ayton unexpectedly agreed to a buyout to become a free agent. Under 24 hours before the start of the offseason, the free agent market saw a massive shakeup. Center Deandre Ayton is reportedly finalizing a contract buyout with the Trail Blazers, making him an unrestricted free agent. … [Read more...] about Deandre Ayton bought by Blazers, becomes unrestricted free agent
Lakers reportedly called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu last season
Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images Although nothing ever materialized, the Lakers allegedly spoke to the Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu while searching for a big last year. The Lakers and the search for their next big man is a never-ending story. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka has stated he will explore “every single unturned stone” to add a center to … [Read more...] about Lakers reportedly called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu last season
Jarrett Allen is a very good center, but might not be the right fit for these Lakers
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Jarrett Allen checks a lot of boxes for the center-needy Lakers, but his price tag and relative playoff struggles should leave the Lakers weary of him as a long-term solution. With the need for a center being the big, looming question over the summer for the Lakers, we’ll be taking a look at a number of potential targets, both via free … [Read more...] about Jarrett Allen is a very good center, but might not be the right fit for these Lakers
Luka Dončić’s different approach to his offseason may have big benefits next season
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With a new approach to his offseason, will skinny Luka Dončić make a triumphant return next season for the Lakers? Luka Dončić’s physical attributes — namely his weight and conditioning — have been spoken of to near nausea-inducing levels, whether it’s talking heads on TV, clips of “SKINNY LUKA!” on social media or even … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić’s different approach to his offseason may have big benefits next season