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Lakers unlikely to sign DeMar DeRozan in free agency
DeMar DeRozan is set for free agency, but it doesn’t look like the Lakers will be an option.
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Lakers Nation
· Jun 29, 2026
Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Walker Kessler & Jalen Duren Meeting With Teams
It remains to be seen what direction the Los Angeles Lakers are headed in free agency, but they need to address the center position beyond just bringing back Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. The two best on the market are both restricted free agents in Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz and Jalen Duren of []
Yahoo Sports
· Jul 1, 2026
Lakers NBA Free Agency Roundup: Walker Kessler trade headlines a busy day in L.A. — Here's what it means for fantasy basketball
The Lakers made a slew of moves to start NBA Free Agency. Dan Titus breaks down how it impacts fantasy basketball for 2026-27.
SB Nation
· Jun 28, 2026
Lakers rumors roundup: Interest in Cam Johnson, Peyton Watson, Dean Wade
The Lakers have been linked to many free agents in the days before free agency, including Cam Johnson and Peyton Watson.
Yardbarker
· Jul 3, 2026
Five best signings of NBA free agency
Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.
USA TODAY Sports
· Jun 30, 2026
NFL teams shoot their shot with free agent LeBron James after Lakers exit
LeBron James is leaving the Lakers and becoming a free agent. A couple of NFL teams (jokingly) made overtures for the 41-year-old's services.
NY Post Sports
· Jul 3, 2026
What are the Lakers’ needs and who are they targeting for roster makeover?
The Lakers are under a full-on roster reconstruction.
GiveMeSport
· Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James Next Team Odds: 16 Favourites to Land NBA Icon
LeBron James will be a free agent after announcing he's leaving the LA Lakers, and the NBA legend isn't short of suitors.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 4, 2026
Lakers Interested In Kevon Looney, Jonas Valanciunas; Not Expected To Re-Sign Rui Hachimura
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Kevon Looney and Jonas Valanciunas, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Lakers are looking to add another wing and a big man in free agency. With Rui Hachimura not expected to return to the team, the Lakers are linked with a move for Jonathan Kuminga. The Nuggets are looking to move Valanciunas, whom the Lakers previously attempted to sign two years ago. Valanciunas' 10 million deal can be reduced to 2 million if he is waived by July 8.
Associated Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again
NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision. NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision. James was the biggest domino to fall in the NBA's offseason player movement period 16 years ago when he decided to join Miami, and he may be the biggest domino to fall — at least in free agency — this summer as well.
SNY
· Jun 29, 2026
Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY
Here is the latest Knicks free agency and trade buzz as the NBA offseason progresses.
Variety
· Jun 30, 2026
What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA
LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere. The basketball living legend and four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday — the first day of free agency — that he’s planning on playing for another team next season, James’s representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN. “James chose to inform the Lakers []
Al Jazeera
· Jul 1, 2026
LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season
After eight years at the LA Lakers, James's next destination will be decided in NBA's imminent free agency period.
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