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Klay Thompson Rumors: Lakers, Clippers & Mavericks Are Expected Suitors
Things are starting to shape up for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into free agency, especially with LeBron James potentially being willing to take a pay cut. If James does that then the Lakers will have access to their full mid-level exception of around $12.9 million per year. That could help them land an impact player to improve the roster, which could be necessary since they haven’t been able to make any trades to this point.
Rich Paul Confirms LeBron James Is Willing To Take Pay Cut For Lakers To Add Impact Player
With D’Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood all picking up their player options this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are essentially out of roster spots heading into free agency. LeBron James opted out of his contract, but the expectation is still that he will return to...
Lakers Rumors: Cam Reddish Exercises Player Option For 2024-25 Season
Cam Reddish is a former lottery pick the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly had reported interest in trading for early in his career. After bouncing around the league a bit, Reddish finally had a chance to join the Lakers last offseason and took it, signing a veteran minimum contract with a player option for the 2024-25 season. With the Klutch Sports connection being there, a partnership with the Lakers at some point seemed like a formality.
Lakers Rumors: There’s Sense D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves Backcourt Reached Its Ceiling
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into free agency with some optionality after D’Angelo Russell had a change of heart and decided to exercise his $18.7 million player option for the 2024-25 season. Russell is hoping to stay with the Lakers where he can compete for a championship and...
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Looking To Sign New Contract With Franchise After Opting Out
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James came into this offseason with an important decision to make, having the ability to opt out of his $51 million player option for the 2024-25 season. After taking a couple of months to think through his future, James reportedly decided to opt out and...
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Opts Out Of Player Option
For the second straight year, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James played it coy about his future at the conclusion of the season. Last year after losing to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, James teased the possibility of retirement after 20 NBA seasons. He of course came back and had another exceptional year for the Lakers though, showing that he is still capable of playing at an All-NBA level even at his age.
Lakers News: Draymond Green Expects Bronny James To Be Better Than A Lot Of 2024 NBA Draft Class
When the Los Angeles Lakers were on the board with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, it came as no surprise when they selected Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James. LeBron has not been shy about wanting to play with his...
Nick Van Exel Excited For Bronny James To Wear His Jersey Number With Lakers
On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers came into the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft owning the No. 55 overall, with a few options to choose from once they were on the clock. Although no one knew for sure who the team would take with that second-round draft choice, the consensus seemed to be that they’d bring in Bronny James out of the University of Southern California.
Lakers Rumors: Max Christie Tendered Qualifying Offer To Become Restricted Free Agent
Things are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into free agency with some of their players starting to make decisions on their future. Both D’Angelo Russell and Jaxson Hayes have reportedly decided to exercise their player options and will be under contract for the 2024-25 season. That means both are eligible to be traded if L.A. wants to include them in a deal.
Lakers Video: Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Give Bronny James News Of Being Drafted
Leading into the 2024 NBA Draft, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Los Angeles Lakers would select Bronny James with the 55th overall pick. And when the time came and the Lakers were on the clock, general manager Rob Pelinka, head coach JJ Redick and the front office made the call to make Bronny a member of the franchise.
Lakers Reveal Jersey Numbers For 2024 Draft Picks Dalton Knecht & Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take advantage of the board during the 2024 NBA Draft, coming away with Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht at No. 17 and USC’s Bronny James at No. 55. Knecht was widely believed to be a lottery pick after a strong senior year for...
D’Angelo Russell Wants To Stay With Lakers But They Will Explore Trades
Arguably the biggest question mark for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the offseason was D’Angelo Russell and what he would do with his player option. Russell is coming off a stellar regular season with the Lakers and seemed to be in for a bigger payday in free agency than his $18.7 million player option. He even said he planned to use the leverage he thought to have created for himself to his advantage.
Lakers Rumors: Jaxson Hayes Exercises Player Option For 2024-25 Season
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed a number of players like Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Cam Reddick to minimum contracts last summer, they also gave them player options for the 2024-25 seasons. Now, that gives those players the ability to opt in for this season and stay with the...
Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell To Pick Up Player Option For 2024-25 Season
Last offseason, one of the biggest questions for the Los Angeles Lakers was whether the team would bring back D’Angelo Russell after his postseason struggles. The two sides would agree to a two-year deal, which included a player option for the second season meaning Russell could hit free agency again this summer.
Lakers Rumors: Coaching Target Jared Dudley Signs With Klutch Sports
It’s a busy time for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to put their roster and coaching staff together after the hiring of head coach JJ Redick. Considering Redick has not yet coached at any level, the Lakers want to put a lot of experience on his staff, including at least two former head coaches.
Lakers Trade Rumors: Hawks Send Dejounte Murray To Pelicans
Following the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the league can fully devote their attention to the offseason where numerous moves are expected to be made. The Boston Celtics may have won the championship, but there are several teams, including the Lakers, who can talk themselves into contending during the 2024-25 season. Los Angeles is facing immense pressure to win and the team has been active canvassing the NBA for potential trades to improve the roster.
Lakers Video: Adrian Wojnarowski & Stephen A. Smith Call Out Nepotism Criticism Aimed At Bronny & LeBron James
Arguably the highlight of the 2024 NBA Draft came in the second round when the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James. LeBron has talked about wanting to play with his son in the NBA for years, and they now will finally get to live out that dream in the purple and gold.
Lakers News: Austin Reaves, Magic Johnson, Dejounte Murray Among Those To Congratulate Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers did what many expected them to do in drafting Bronny James, son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. As such, Bronny and LeBron will make history as the first father and son to play together in NBA history.
Lakers Rumors: ‘Stronger Chance’ D’Angelo Russell Opts In To Final Year Of Contract
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have hired their new coach in JJ Redick and the 2024 NBA Draft is officially over, attention now turns to free agency and how the team can further improve the roster. Arguably the biggest question mark as free agency approaches is the future of point guard D’Angelo Russell.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Willing To Listen About Pay Cut?
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has an important decision to make this weekend with his contract situation remaining up in the air. It’s hard to imagine James leaving the Lakers after they drafted his son Bronny with the 55th overall pick, but the organization also has some work to do with the roster in order to get back into championship contention.
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