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Lakers Get Clear Message on LeBron James Trade

LeBron James Trade Inquiries Made By 4 NBA Teams amid Lakers Rumors, Rich Paul Says

With a relatively pedestrian free agency class this offseason, speculation and rumors about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continue to dominate the headlines in the NBA.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

NBA free agency winners and losers: Lakers in trouble? LeBron James trade rumors swirl

The Lakers finished third and are signaling an emphasis on the future. The Clippers finished fifth and reportedly added Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million), but is that enough? The Timberwolves reportedly lost defensive wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.

AOL · 1h

2025 NBA free agency: Early winners and losers, including the Rockets, Lakers and a pair of former MVPs

This would make them offseason winners. But they were not satisfied. As free agency opened Monday evening, the Rockets stole the first high-profile free agent of the night, signing Dorian Finney-Smith away from the Los Angeles Lakers for $53 million over four years (or the non-taxpayer mid-level exception).

Lakers Connected to Veteran Center in NBA Free Agency

The New York Times · 5h

The Lakers are once again at the center of the NBA offseason

With their need for a center and two superstars on different timelines, the Lakers are getting lots of attention — and understandably so.

Bleacher Report · 13h

Windhorst Thinks Lakers May Add 2 Centers in NBA Free Agency Amid Ayton, Capela Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers could make multiple additions in free agency to address the team's need at center. "I think they might sign even two centers before this week is up," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said during a Monday appearance on SportsCenter.

Yahoo Sports · 16h

Lakers Bracing for Major Loss in NBA Free Agency

The news follows the report that Finney-Smith opted out of his $15.4 million player option on Sunday, making him an unrestricted free agent. He joined the Lakers in a December trade that sent him from the Brooklyn Nets to Los Angeles as part of the package that included Anthony Davis in the Luka Doncic deal.

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Lakers rumors: DeAndre Ayton a ‘strong possibility’ to join Lakers per NBA Insider

The latest on the Blazers' impending free-agent center DeAndre Ayton and the possibility of him joining the Lakers.

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Could Orlando Magic Really Trade For Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James?

The Orlando Magic and the rest of the NBA are reacting to the news of a potential LeBron James trade. James, 40, opted into ...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers could shift $52.6 million megastar to Milwaukee Bucks in a controversial deal for Klay-PJ duo

A proposed blockbuster trade suggests LeBron James could join the Dallas Mavericks, forming a trio with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. In exchange, the Lakers would receive Klay Thompson, P.J.

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Lakers rumors: Los Angeles ‘prioritizing’ max salary cap space in 2027

The Los Angeles Lakers are focuced on 2027 salary cap space with LeBron James committed and Luka Doncic expected to sign long ...

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10 NBA offseason bold predictions: Knicks make major trade, LeBron rumors heat up, Warriors reunion and more

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won the the title and the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books. That means the NBA offseason is ...

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