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Lakers Rumors: Why Klay Thompson Picked Mavericks
Although the Los Angeles Lakers are in clear need of roster upgrades, they’ve been surprisingly quiet through the first couple days of free agency. The Lakers have several needs like a true big man to pair with Anthony Davis and more 3-and-D wings who can space the floor and defend, but the front office has confusingly stood pat as free agents come off the board. Los Angeles was granted a gift when it was reported that LeBron James would take a paycut to improve the team, but general manager Rob Pelinka has yet to make good on his end of the deal.
Lakers Rumors: Nets Open To Reunion With D’Angelo Russell
As Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has pointed out, making trades in the NBA is no longer as easy under the new CBA. There’s still no excuse for the Lakers to not improve this offseason though, and so far they have been unable to make any significant moves.
LeBron James Reflects On Bronny James Being Drafted By Lakers
The NBA Draft featured a ton of anticipation in terms of who would select Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. To no surprise, it was the Lakers that ultimately selected Bronny with the No. 55 pick, forming the first father and son duo in the history of NBA.
Lakers Rumors: Klay Thompson Signing With Mavericks
Leading up to free agency, LeBron James offered to take a pay cut to help the Los Angeles Lakers land another impact player to get back into championship contention. The immediate target became Klay Thompson, who was expected to leave the Golden State Warriors and had a number of suitors in free agency. At the start of free agency, it was reported that Thompson would meet with the Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, L.A. Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
Klay Thompson Rumors: Lakers Trying To Close Perceived Gap From Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a quiet start to free agency although the reason for that is they are waiting to see what Klay Thompson does. Thompson and the Lakers have mutual reported interest after it came out that the four-time champion is expected to leave the Golden State Warriors.
Lakers Video: Pelicans’ CJ McCollum Believes Dalton Knecht Has Biggest Year One Impact In Draft
When the 2024 NBA Draft came around, there was some outside noise regarding if the Los Angeles Lakers would trade their No. 17 pick given a need to construct a championship roster. But when L.A. was on the clock, Tennessee’s projected lottery pick Dalton Knecht was available and they decided not to pass up on that opportunity.
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes LeBron James & Bronny James Playing Together Will Be ‘Magical’
Day 2 of the NBA Draft featured a much-anticipated buzz surrounding whether the Los Angeles Lakers were going to select Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James, at No. 55. Before his selection, there was conversation surrounding whether taking Bronny would be good for him as a young player,...
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Would Take Pay Cut For DeMar DeRozan
The Los Angeles Lakers still have moves to make in order to improve the roster, and LeBron James is trying to help make that happen. James is willing to take a significant pay cut, which would open up the mid-level exception for the Lakers to add an impact player. He reportedly gave the team a list that included James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas.
Lakers News: Armel Traore Grew Up Kobe Bryant Fan
The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone and the Los Angeles Lakers were pegged as winners of the two-day event. First, the Lakers wound up standing pat and taking Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick, a surprising turn of events given that the sharpshooting wing was expected to go in the top-10. Knecht’s age and defensive struggles reportedly led to him falling down the board, though Los Angeles had no problem selecting him.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Called Klay Thompson At Start Of Free Agency
At the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be focused on trying to add Golden State Warriors four-time champion Klay Thompson. LeBron James made the landing Thompson a possibility by saying he will take less money on his new contract, allowing the Lakers to open up their full mid-level exception. L.A. could also complete a sign-and-trade for Thompson and save their mid-level to improve other areas of the roster with the center position remaining a need.
Lakers Targets Jonas Valanciunas & Chris Paul Sign Elsewhere In Free Agency
With NBA free agency getting underway, the pressure is on Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka to make the necessary moves to improve the roster and get back into championship condition. One person who is trying to help make his job easier is...
Klay Thompson Rumors: Lakers, Mavericks, Clippers, 76ers Secure Meetings At Start Free Agency
Given the Los Angeles Lakers’ lack of cap space and roster spots, general manager Rob Pelinka will need to get creative if he wants to make upgrades to the roster this summer. Someone who is willing to help make his job easier is LeBron James, who came out and...
Lakers Rumors: Max Christie Intends To Re-Sign In Free Agency
Heading into this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had some key decisions to make with one of them being the free agency of Max Christie. After drafting Christie in the second round in 2022, the Lakers only signed him to a two-year deal, which means he hit restricted free agency earlier than most. He was extended a qualifying offer to make that happen.
Mychal Thompson Wants His Son Klay Thompson To Sign With Lakers
When it comes to the NBA offseason, there is always unexpected news that comes out of left field. That came on Saturday when it was reported that Golden State Warriors four-time champion Klay Thompson is expected to leave and look for a new opportunity in free agency. To no surprise,...
Lakers Rumors: Desire To Retain Max Christie, Envisioning Him As Rotation Player
This is an important free agency period for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to make the necessary moves to become a championship contender. A looming decision is the restricted free agency of Max Christie, someone that has shown some upside but has yet to receive consistent rotational minutes in his career.
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Respecting LeBron James’ Free Agency Decision
After of the start of free agency, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James decided to decline his player option. The expectation is not that he will leave the Lakers. In fact, it seems that him opting out was so he can help the franchise. James’ agent Rich Paul came out...
Lakers Rumors: Mavericks Are ‘Team To Beat’ For Klay Thompson
On the eve of free agency, it was reported that there is mutual interest between the Los Angeles Lakers and Klay Thompson, who is now expected to leave the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers don’t have cap space but LeBron James has said he is willing to take less money...
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Breaks Down Bronny James As Player
There is a ton of attention being paid to the Los Angeles Lakers selection of Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But that is what comes with being the son of arguably the greatest player in NBA history in LeBron James. History will be made...
Lakers Rumors: Colin Castleton Tendered Two-Way Qualifying Offer
The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to add some young talent to the organization in recent days, selecting both Dalton Knecht and Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. L.A. also added a pair of undrafted free agents on two-way contracts, signing Armel Traore and Blake Hinson, shortly after the draft. Teams are allowed to have three players on two-way contracts now, which means the Lakers still have one more available.
Lakers Rumors: Mutual Interest With Warriors Free Agent Klay Thompson
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.
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