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The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]

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Shaquille O'Neal is weighing in on LeBron James’ NBA destiny.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran guard Collin Sexton on a two-year contract worth around $19 million in free agency. They signed him using the room mid-level exception, meaning he was their final major addition in the flurry of signings that came on July 1. Sexton figures to be the backup point guard to both […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Utah Jazz on December 18, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We’r...

In addition to previously reported suitors like the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Bucks, the Clippers are among the teams with some sign-and-trade interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. According to Scotto, Kuminga and agent Aaron Turner aren’t necessarily seeking a specific salary figure that applies to every interested team […]

With so much roster overhaul for the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili is in a position to have a great year.

Many believe that wherever LeBron James goes, his son will follow in a trade. But the Lakers are "happy to keep" Bronny James, per a report.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Co...

Hawks The Hawks’ roster may be crowded, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Jonathan Kuminga is gone for good. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Atlanta hasn’t ruled out bringing Kuminga back on a one-plus-one contract despite already carrying 17 players on standard deals. Several roster questions remain unresolved. Buddy Hield continues to be mentioned as […] The post NBA Rumors: Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Dennis Schroder, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 21: Amen Thompson #1 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 21, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

Arthur Kaluma showed off his game in Summer League to be a prototypical forward the Lakers are looking for.

Los Angeles Lakers fans didn’t get much of an opportunity to see Adou Thiero last season as injuries severely hampered his ability to make an impact as a rookie. Even still, Thiero found himself getting some minutes in the playoffs as head coach JJ Redick looked to him to give the team a spark. As […]

Talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and free agent Jonathan Kuminga have stalled, with both sides far apart on contract terms, according to team sources. The Athletic has reported on the Lakers' interest in Kuminga since late June, but the team has shown little motivation to commit significant draft capital toward a sign-and-trade to complete a deal. Despite the stalled momentum, Kuminga remains viewed as the top remaining upside play on the free agent market and could re-emerge as a Lakers ...

Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin...

Arthur Kaluma and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract. Kaluma went undrafted in 2025 out of Texas and spent the 2025-26 season in the G League with the South Bay Lakers. Kaluma averaged 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.4 minutes across 40 games. Kaluma appeared in seven Summer League games, averaging 17.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 22.9 minutes while shooting 38.9 percent on three-pointers.

Peter Suder is set to explore his options after getting waived from his two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. McMenamin adds that Suder would be welcome to join the Coachella Valley Lakers. The Lakers waived Suder to make room for Arthur Kaluma.

Matisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Thybulle is coming off his three-year, $33 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers that was originally signed as a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023 that was matched. Luka Doncic was with the Mavericks when Thybulle signed the offer sheet. Thybulle appeared in 30 games last season with the Blazers, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals as one of ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Arthur Kaluma #47 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images After an undefeated start to the...