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• LeBron James weighing Lakers future as tone of offer looms largeLeBron James is taking his time with the Lakers, and it may come down to more than just money. People familiar with his thinking told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that how the Lakers present any contract offer will matter as much as the number itself. The message behind it. The plan. The respect. “The Lakers can’t […] The post LeBron James weighing Lakers future as tone of offer looms large a...2026Check it out LeBron James -
• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Centers, Smart
The amount of money LeBron James is willing to accept in his next contract will help determine where he plays next season or if he plays at all, according to Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, which is an unusual position as he typically holds […]...2026Check it out LeBron James
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, offseason targets, Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, WarriorsLakers The Lakers may still be sorting out the present, but the front office is already eyeing optionality for 2026. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the Lakers have internally discussed several potential free-agent targets, including Andrew Wiggins and Tari Eason, though both come with caveats. Wiggins holds a player option for 2026-27, while Eason would […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, o...2026Check it out Andrew Wiggins -
• Lakers Rumors: Doncic, LeBron, Offseason Targets, Giannis
It was a relatively quiet trade deadline for the Lakers, who were linked to a myriad of potential targets but ended up making just one relatively minor deal, sending Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to Atlanta for Luke Kennard. As Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes, general manager Rob Pelinka described the Lakers as being […]...2026Click for news about Gabe Vincent
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• Lakers not trading LeBron James ahead of deadlineLeBron James is not going anywhere. At least not this week. Despite a trade deadline that has already delivered its share of fireworks, James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James holds a full no-trade clause, meaning any move would require his direct approval. None is […] The post Lakers not trading LeBron James ahead of deadline app...2026Visit the page LeBron James -
• LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Be Dealt
Plenty of big names have already been moved prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. LeBron James won’t join the list. James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. James, 41, has a no-trade clause and would have to approve any deal. Last month, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes detailed the strained […]...2026Check it out LeBron James
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• LeBron James To Remain With Lakers Beyond Trade DeadlineLeBron James is expected to finish out the current season with the Los Angeles Lakers and not be traded at the deadline, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James, however, continues to have an uncertain future with the franchise as he is on a $52.6 million expiring contract. James re-signed with the Lakers during the 2024 offseason on a two-year, $104 million option. James has a full no-trade cla...2026Continue with LeBron James -
• Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?The Lakers are running out of runway to pretend this roster is finished. That’s the sense around the league as the trade deadline approaches, and it’s why rival executives are circling Los Angeles as a team to watch, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. On paper, the Lakers at least have tools. Roughly $40 million in […] The post Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good eno...2026 -
• Lakers Sign Anton Watson, Nate Williams
The Lakers have announced (via Twitter) the signings of forward Anton Watson and guard Jeenathan “Nate” Williams. Both players are expected to remain with the team for training camp, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). Watson, who’ll turn 25 next week, signed a two-way contract with Boston after being selected out of Gonzaga […]...2025Read about Nate Williams
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• Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed beyond 2026The Lakers aren’t just kicking the tires on short-term help. They are open to a trade that brings back a player signed beyond 2026, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Los Angeles heads into camp with 14 players under contract, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) all […] The post Report: Lakers open to trade for player signed b...2025See also Rui Hachimura
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• Lakers ‘Open To Trading’ For Player On Contract That Extends Beyond 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly open to trading for a player on a contract that extends beyond 2026, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “L.A. will open training camp with 14 players on the roster, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million), and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on expiring contracts,” McMenamin wrote. “They […] The post Laker...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers
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• And-Ones: Carmelo, Howard, 2026 Draft, Raveling, Armani
Ahead of Carmelo Anthony‘s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, Dave McMenamin of ESPN revisits the forward’s impressive career at the college, NBA, and international levels, laying out why he was a “no-brainer” choice to make the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Zach Kram makes a similar case for another of […]...2025Visit the page Carmelo Anthony
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• Rumor: Lakers Motivated By ‘Flexibility,’ Not Pining For Another StarThe Los Angeles Lakers are motivated by “flexibility,” not pining for another star, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers signed Luka Dončić to a three-year, $165 million extension this past weekend. Dončić can become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 by declining his 2028-29 player option. “While the team’s aversion to […] The post...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Prioritize Flexibility With Offseason MovesThe Los Angeles Lakers have prioritized flexibility with their offseason moves, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The team's strategy of not signing free agents past 2027 was previously seen as a path to signing a max free agent, but a source told McMenamin that the true focus is on the ability to pivot throughout a season. "If you don't have optionality, you get stuck," the Lakers source told ...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers -
• LeBron James Has Not Asked For Trade From Lakers; Four Teams Contacted Rich Paul With InterestLeBron James has not asked for a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Paul made it clear to me that LeBron has not asked for a trade, and Paul has not even discussed the possibility of wanting a trade in the future with the Lakers," reported McMenamin from Summer League. Speculation has increased over James' future with the Lakers after he picked up his $52.6 ...2025See more LeBron James -
• Four Teams Interested In Trading For Lakers’ LeBron James
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that four teams have contacted him with interest in trading for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James, though, hasn’t requested a trade from the Lakers yet. The four-time MVP and four-time Finals MVP has a no-trade clause in his contract. REPORT: […] The post Four Teams Interested In Trading For...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• LeBron James Only Interests Mavericks If Contract Bought Out
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly would only be interested in adding LeBron James if the future Hall of Famer was able to convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out. Mavericks Only Want LeBron James If He Becomes Free Agent Appearing on ESPN Radio 710 in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said the Mavs would […] The post LeBron James Only Interests Mavericks If Contract Bought Out ap...2025Click for news about LeBron James
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• Lakers Working To Sign Another Free Agent CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to pursue free agent centers after coming to term with Deandre Ayton. "They're still working to shore up their frontcourt depth," said Shams Charania on Sports Center on Thursday afternoon. "I'm told they're in talks with multiple free agents on bringing a center to Los Angeles as well to back up Deandre Ayton. We'll see between now and the next several days-l...2025Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers -
• Mavericks Only Interested In LeBron James In Buyout SituationThe Dallas Mavericks are only interested in LeBron James in a buyout situation. James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52,627,153. 🗣️ Dave McMenamin on potential Lebron James trade: “Dallas—I’m told—they would only be interested in LeBron in a buyout situation.” (🎥/@espn) #NBA pic.twitter.com/lqePqhTLbC — Swish Access (@SwishAccess) July […] The ...2025Click for news about Dallas Mavericks -
• Four Teams Have Contacted Rich Paul About LeBron James, Lakers Trade
Four teams have contacted Rich Paul about a LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers trade. James has a no-trade clause in his contract. He picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Lakers. “LeBron hasn’t had any discussions with the Lakers about wanting a trade,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN said. “Rich Paul said four teams contacted […] The post Four Teams Have Contacted...2025Visit the page Rich Paul
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• Lakers Preserving 2027 Cap Space With Goal Of Signing Max Contract Free Agent
The Los Angeles Lakers have approached their offseason decisions with the goal of preserving cap space for 2027 when they expect to have enough room to sign a max salary free agent, reports ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are among the potential free agents in 2027 if they don't sign extensions before then. The Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million dea...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Preserving 2027 Cap Space With Goal Of Signing Max Free Agent
The Los Angeles Lakers have approached their offseason decisions with the goal of preserving cap space for 2027 when they expect to have enough room to sign a max salary free agent, reports ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are among the potential free agents in 2027 if they don't sign extensions before then. The Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million dea...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expected To Opt In, Crucial Roster Decisions AwaitWith the deadline approaching, LeBron James is widely expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James has reportedly considered retirement each summer since 2023, but is now preparing to play a record-setting 23rd NBA season. A source familiar with his thinking […] The post Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expect...2025Visit the page LeBron James -
• Lakers Rumors: LeBron, Finney-Smith, Reaves, Luka, Centers
With one day until LeBron James must make a decision on his $52.6MM player option for the 2025/26 season, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin is hearing the same thing his colleague Shams Charania was a month ago: James is expected to exercise that option to play out the final year of his current contract. James has considered […]...2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Report: Mark Walter’s Deep Pockets, Success With Dodgers Make Lakers More Appealing For Luka DoncicAccording to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Mark Walter’s deep pockets and success with the Los Angeles Dodgers make the Los Angeles Lakers more appealing for Luka Doncic. Doncic can sign a contract extension with the Lakers on August 2 for as much as four years and $229 million. He can also agree to a two-year […] The post Report: Mark Walter’s Deep Pockets, Success With Dodgers ...2025Visit the page Mark Walter -
• Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […] The post Lakers Pursued Hawks’ ...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Inquired With Hawks On Onyeka Okongwu Trade At DeadlineThe Los Angeles Lakers are almost certain to pursue an upgrade at center this offseason following their rescinded trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers offered Luka Doncic a list of centers to target and it is believed Onyeka Okongwu was also on it. "Before the Mark Williams trade, and I can't tell you all the names on that list that Rob Pelinka presented to Luka, [but] I do know that the Lakers mad...2025Continue with Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Rumors: Williams, Knecht, Sims, Len, Reddish, Wood, LeBron
After acquiring Luka Doncic from Dallas at the start of trade deadline week, the Lakers targeted Hornets center Mark Williams in large part because he was “handpicked” by Doncic as the sort of big man Los Angeles’ new franchise player would thrive next to, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Team sources tell McMenamin that the […]...2025See also Luka Doncic
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• Lakers Could Waive Christian Wood Or Cam Reddish For Roster Spot To Sign CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers could waive either Christian Wood or Cam Reddish to create a roster spot to bring in another center, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can sign a player who was making less than $12.8 million on their contract that was bought out because they have enough room under the second apron. The Lakers are in need of a center after they decided to rescind their trade wit...2025Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Acquiring Luka Doncic Could Extend LeBron James’ Career
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic could extend LeBron James‘ career. LeBron, 40, is the oldest player in the NBA. The King has a player option worth $52.6 million for next season. .@mcten: “There’s a chance that he will renegotiate a new deal and this Luka […] The post Lakers Acquiring Luka Doncic Coul...2025Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers