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July 15, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before next season
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's endorsements deal is wrapping up.
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July 13, 2026
Life after LeBron: Austin Reaves embracing new role on new-look Lakers roster
Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.
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July 13, 2026
Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year, $3-million deal to bolster their depth
The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.
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July 12, 2026
Lakers' Arthur Kaluma erupts for 34 points in breakout Summer League performance
Arthur Kaluma shows his potential for the Lakers, scoring 34 points in a 91-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer League play.
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July 11, 2026
Adou Thiero shows progress while leading Lakers to Vegas Summer League win over Thunder
Adou Thiero bounced back from a wrist injury, scoring 20 points during the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
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July 7, 2026
Lakers land their backup center in veteran Kevon Looney
The 6-foot-9 veteran of 11 seasons helped the Golden State Warriors win three NBA championships.
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July 6, 2026
Lakers lose Rui Hachimura, who signs two-year deal with the Clippers
Rui Hachimura played at a high level for the Lakers in the playoffs, averaging 17.5 points per game in 10 postseason games, the third-highest average on the team.
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July 3, 2026
Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy, draft picks
The 7-foot Ayton became expendabe after the Lakers acquired 24-year-old center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz.
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July 1, 2026
Lakers reload with Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes
The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.
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July 1, 2026
Lakers' top defender Marcus Smart agrees to deal with Rockets
Marcus Smart agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Rockets Wednesday and it included a player option for the second season, sources told L.A. Times.
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July 1, 2026
News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?
A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.
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June 30, 2026
LeBron James will play next season, just not with the Lakers
LeBron James will play for an unprecedented 24th NBA season, but the 41-year-old informed the Lakers that he is moving on from the team.
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June 29, 2026
Lakers center Deandre Ayton picks up his player option amid LeBron James speculation
Deandre Ayton is picking up his player option for $8.1 million and returning to the Lakers while speculation continues around LeBron James' future.
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June 27, 2026
Cameron Carr on Lakers acquiring him draft night: 'It didn't feel real'
The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.
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June 24, 2026
Lakers' Austin Reaves opts out of contract, plans to re-sign for four years
He'll sign the richest contract in NBA history for an undrafted free agent when he inks the $185-million contract.
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June 24, 2026
Lakers swap picks with Knicks, select wing Cameron Carr
The 6-foot-5 guard out of Baylor has a 7-foot wingspan and is the type of wing the Lakers had coveted in the draft.
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June 21, 2026
Lakers likely to select a big man or wing in first round of NBA draft
The Lakers have the 25th overall draft pick Tuesday, and Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain are possible targets.
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June 16, 2026
Lakers promote Lawrence Tanter to special advisor for game presentation
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May 12, 2026
Lakers want LeBron James and Austin Reaves to return next season
General manager Rob Pelinka says of the 41-year-old star that "any team, including ours, would love to have LeBron James on their roster."
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May 12, 2026
'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire
Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.
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May 12, 2026
Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder
LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.
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May 10, 2026
Refusing to quit, Lakers still see a path toward winning series vs. Thunder
The Lakers are trying to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit against a talented Thunder team that has controlled the series.
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May 10, 2026
Lakers drop Game 3 to Thunder; now one loss from elimination
The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.
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May 8, 2026
Lakers again falter after halftime in Game 2 loss to the Thunder
Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the defending champions dominate after halftime to open a 2-0 series lead.
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May 6, 2026
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after dislocating right pinky finger
The gruesome injury included the bone breaking through the skin, but his finger is back in place and splinted as he begins the recovery process.
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May 6, 2026
Thunder pull away in second half to defeat Lakers in Game 1
LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission.
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May 4, 2026
'Changes our ceiling': Why Deandre Ayton is key to Lakers upset vs. Thunder
Deandre Ayton had a very strong series against the Houston Rockets and the Lakers need him to replicate that performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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May 3, 2026
Lakers respect the Thunder but insist they aren't intimidated by them
The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.
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May 2, 2026
LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series
He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.
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April 27, 2026
Turnover-plagued Lakers fail to pull off sweep in Game 4 loss to Rockets
The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and make only five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.
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