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• Report: Klay felt joining Lakers was too similar to re-joining Warriors
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Klay Thompson reportedly felt the Lakers' situation was too similar to the Warriors' for him to sign with Los Angeles.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• LeBron James To Return To Los Angeles Lakers, Son Bronny James Signs Pact – Report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James has reportedly agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season under a new deal. After opting out of his last contract, the elder James is coming...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Plaschke: LeBron James' new deal confirms the Lakers' offseason is a bust
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The end of LeBron James' career is similar to Kobe Bryant's final seasons, suggesting it may take years for the Lakers to contend for a another title.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Bronny James likely to spend bulk of rookie season in G League, Woj reports
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports Bronny James is expected to spend the bulk of his rookie season in the G League instead of on the Lakers roster.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• LeBron, Lakers agree on two year, $104M contract extension | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard discuss the latest news in sports including the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James agreeing to terms on a two year...
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• LeBron James' expensive new contract with the Lakers probably won't be his last
  From the Web › For The Win
  The power that LeBron James' new contract gives him says he'll probably be around for a while.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• LeBron signs two-year, $104M deal after Lakers strike out in free agency | The Herd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  After a rough free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James signed a two-year, $104 million deal to stay with the purple and gold. Jason McIntyre reacts to...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• Bronny James signs guaranteed contract with the Lakers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Bronny James, the Lakers' second-round draft pick last week, signed a four-year deal that could be worth up to $8 million.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• Report: Lakers hire McMillan, Brooks as Redick's top assistants
  From the Web › theScore
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• Lakers adding Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as assistants on JJ Redick's staff
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The two former NBA head coaches will be top assistants for the Lakers' first-time head coach
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Sources: Lakers' Redick adding McMillan, Brooks
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers coach JJ Redick is hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience, as his top assistants, sources told...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Source: Bronny signs 4-year, $7.9M Lakers deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers have signed Bronny James to his rookie contract, which will pay him $7.9 million over four years, a league source told ESPN.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• How obscure 'Over 38 Rule' rule can impact LeBron James signing longer deal with Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James and the Lakers agreed on a new contract for two years. Here's an explanation on how the 'Over 38 Rule' can effect NBA deals.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers reportedly adding 2 former head coaches to JJ Redick's staff as top assistants
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  JJ Redick is a first time head coach, but he'll have plenty of experience backing him up.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers hire Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as assistant coaches on JJ Redick's staff
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan bring a combined 2,363 games of head coaching experience to the staff of first-time head coach JJ Redick.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• The Offer Sheet: Where Does LeBron's New Max Deal Leave the Lakers?
  From the Web › The Ringer
  AP Images/Ringer illustration So much for that pay cut. James will reportedly sign a two-year, $104 million contract with a player option and a no-trade clause. Does...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• LeBron James signs a 2-year, $104 million contract extension with the Lakers | The Carton Show
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  After Bronny James was drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James signed a 2-year, $104 million 1+1 contract extension. Craig Carton and Eddie House react to the...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• The Lakers have huge salary restrictions after re-signing LeBron James and it's their own fault
  From the Web › For The Win
  How can the Lakers improve next season with these restrictions?
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• LeBron James to re-sign with Lakers for reported 2-year, $104 million deal
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The 39-year-old James will stay in L.A. for his 22nd NBA season with a deal that will include a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• LeBron James agrees to 2-year deal with Lakers, can share floor with son Bronny
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The second year of LeBron James' deal is at his option and means he could become a free agent again next summer.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James and the Lakers are discussing the possibility of taking money off the $104-million max contract in order to maintain flexibility to improve the...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Five Questions as the Dust Settles on 2024 NBA Free Agency
  From the Web › The Ringer
  AP Images/Ringer illustration From dream Lauri Markkanen trades to favorite under-the-radar deals, we analyze the most notable offseason moves so far and the potential...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• LeBron James reportedly re-signs with Lakers on 2-year max deal
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  After opting out of his player option, LeBron James has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• As expected, LeBron James reportedly plans to sign 2-year, $104M deal with Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James is sticking with the Los Angeles Lakers for the near future.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• LeBron signs 2-year, $104M max deal with Lakers
  From the Web › theScore
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Sources: LeBron reaches deal to stay with Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season...
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• LeBron James reportedly plans to sign 2-year, $104M deal with Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It's official: LeBron James is sticking with the Los Angeles Lakers for the near future.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Rob Pelinka is willing to give up draft picks in the right deal
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said he will continue to be aggressive in pursuing trades and that he's willing to give up draft capital.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has signed his rookie contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' first-round draft pick, is now officially a member of their roster, as he signed with them on Tuesday.
  Share • July 3, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• The Celtics Sale, USMNT's Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and 'The Bear' Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Bill and Van also talk about their hope for 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' The Ringer's Bill Simmons updates his...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers sign Tennessee standout Dalton Knecht to first-round contract
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers signed Dalton Knecht, the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft, on Tuesday to his rookie-scale contract.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers broadcaster Mychal Thompson says he tried to recruit son Klay to L.A.
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Mychal Thompson was not happy with his son's decision to spurn L.A. for the Mavericks. But Nick Wright blames the Lakers for their failure to land Klay...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• See the first look at Bronny James in his Lakers uniform
  From the Web › For The Win
  Check out Bronny James in his Lakers jersey.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• The pressure is on for Bronny James after being introduced by the Lakers
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Bronny James will be under an intense microscope this season after the Lakers selected him with the 55th pick in the NBA draft.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Swanson: Dalton Knecht, Bronny James journey into Lakers' spotlight
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The rookies took distinct routes to the NBA and face different pressures – and aren't they lucky?
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Plaschke: Give the kid a break! Bronny James is unfairly feeling the heat
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  He might be LeBron James' son, which comes with a spotlight, but he's only 19 as he embarks on his professional career with the Lakers.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers introduce draft picks, say Bronny James 'earned' his spot
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  New coach JJ Redick makes the distinction, well aware of the narratives surrounding the organization – and specifically James – since last week's NBA draft...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Buha: Lakers are in trade talks with three teams
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers are reportedly still working to try to upgrade their roster.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers introduce Bronny, say he 'earned' way
  From the Web › ESPN
  Bronny James acknowledge the pressure he's under given his selection in the draft but said it's stuff he's had experience dealing with.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Hope for the future: Lakers introduce Dalton Knecht and Bronny James
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  General manager Rob Pelinka says "launching" the careers of the Lakers' two rookies is part of helping coach JJ Redick build a foundation.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers continue their embarrassing act after failing to land Klay Thompson and more | What's Wright?
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Wright dives into the Los Angeles Lakers' consistent failures from the front office after failing to land Klay Thompson and other key free agents. Watch as he...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Bronny James reportedly signs four-year contract with Lakers, will play in NBA Summer League
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Bronny James will be on the Lakers' active roster, and Los Angeles is reportedly giving the second-round rookie a four-year contract.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Report: Nets, Lakers have been discussing potential trades recently
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers have been discussing potential trades in recent days.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Klay Thompson's dad 'really disappointed' he chose the Mavericks over the Lakers in free agency
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Mychal Thompson, who won two titles with the "Showtime" Lakers, really wanted his son in Los Angeles.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Mychal Thompson tried to recruit Klay to Lakers, 'really disappointed' he chose Mavs
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Former Warrior Klay Thompson's choice of Mavericks over Lakers disappointed his father, Mychal, who played for L.A. and is the team's radio color commentator.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Bronny James betting: How will the rookie fare with the Lakers?
  From the Web › theScore
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• JJ Redick went out of his way to praise Bronny James for earning his Lakers opportunity
  From the Web › For The Win
  The Lakers are putting their foot down about the Bronny James nepotism conversation.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• 'Disappointed': Dad tried to sell Klay on Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Ex-Lakers star Mychal Thompson said he was "disappointed" with son Klay Thompson's decision to pick the Mavericks over L.A. "It was close," Mychal Thompson...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• Surprised Klay Thompson chose the Mavericks over the Lakers? | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly offered Klay Thompson a 4-year, $80 million contract to sign with them. However, he turned it down to sign with the Dallas Mavericks...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• Bronny James may have a roster spot for the Lakers, but we can still expect him mostly in the G League
  From the Web › For The Win
  The Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and he will sign a multiyear guaranteed contract.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• Bronny James plans to sign multi-year, guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers: Report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Bronny James, the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, plans to sign a multi-year guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• Report: Lakers sign Bronny James to guaranteed 4-year, $7.9M deal
  From the Web › theScore
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• Five big questions on free agency: Biggest surprise so far? Are the Lakers in trouble?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Which team is winning the offseason so far? Our NBA Insiders break down the biggest questions.
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Fifteen NBA Observations on Free Agency, Lauri Markkanen, and the Best Deals So Far
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration Life is good for the Thunder and Sixers. Not so much for the Nuggets and Bucks. Plus, thoughts on the chase for Lauri and the...
  Share • July 2, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• Haynes: Lakers have talked to DeMar DeRozan's agent
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Are the Lakers trying to land DeMar DeRozan after striking out on Klay Thompson?
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers' next move?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Former Warriors sharpshooter, who took a meeting with the Lakers, is heading to Dallas. How the Lakers now might improve in free agency or with trades.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers' next move?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Former Warriors sharpshooter, who took a meeting with the Lakers, is heading to Dallas. How the Lakers now might improve in free agency or with trades.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking 'Clipped' With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images And later, Logan and Raja are joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to discuss Paul George to the Sixers, potential Lakers targets, what...
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• California Sports Hall of Fame honors Lakers 'Iron Man' A.C. Green and NFL icons Marshall Faulk and Rodney Peete
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Sports agent Scott Boras and sports photographer Andrew D. Bernstein were also recognized as part of the Class of 2024 inductees.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• DeMar DeRozan to the Lakers? The latest Chicago Bulls free agency rumors
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Here's a look into some of talk around what could happen with DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls during the free agency period.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Why Klay reportedly chose Mavs over Lakers in NBA free agency
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A couple factors reportedly weighed into Klay Thompson's decision to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers expected to show interest in Demar DeRozan, per report | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the latest news in sports including a report LeBron James is willing to take less than a max contract from the Los...
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers reportedly have an eye on trading for Brook Lopez
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers could be looking to trade for Brook Lopez, a veteran center who can rebound, block shots and hit 3-pointers.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Report: Lakers offered Warriors D-Lo for Klay in sign and trade
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers reportedly offered the Warriors D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal for free-agent guard Klay Thompson.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Report: Nets would be interested in bringing back Lakers' D'Angelo Russell
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Per Anthony F. Irwin of Lakers Daily, the Brooklyn Nets would welcome a reunion of former Nets guard D'Angelo Russell.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers are interested in re-signing Spencer Dinwiddie and Taurean Prince
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers reportedly want to keep two of their depth pieces.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 1:50 AM
• Cedric Maxwell trash talks Los Angeles Lakers rivals after the Boston Celtics win Banner 18
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It was especially glorious for former members of the Celtics organization to be able to rub it in the faces of their Laker peers.
  Share • July 1, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• LeBron James to opt out of contract, but plans to return to Los Angeles Lakers: report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James will opt out of his player option for next season with the intention of working out a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple...
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers agree to new deal to bring back Max Christie as free agency starts off slowly
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The 6-foot-5, 21-year-old Christie, who doesn't turn 22 until next February, was the Lakers' second-round draft pick in 2022 (No. 32 overall).
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Woj: LeBron James called Klay Thompson right when free agency opened
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It looks like LeBron James wants Klay Thompson to join him on the Lakers.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Commentator claps back at Lakers nepotism criticism for drafting Bronny James
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The nepotism angle with the Lakers and Bronny is greatly overblown.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Lakers have been talking to the Blazers about a Jerami Grant trade
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers are reportedly in talks with the Blazers to pull off what would be a significant trade for forward Jerami Grant.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Harden set to stay with Clippers as NBA free agency opens
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  James Harden has reportedly reached a two-year deal to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers while Chris Paul was released by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday as NBA...
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Max Christie agrees to 4-year deal to stay with Lakers
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Lakers reach deal with third-year player just ahead of free agency negotiating period opening Sunday afternoon.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Report: LeBron open to pay cut if Lakers pursue vets like Klay
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James reportedly would take a pay cut to help the LA Lakers sign a player like Klay Thompson in NBA free agency.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Former MSU basketball G Max Christie reportedly set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Max Christie reportedly set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers re-sign Max Christie as free agency period begins
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers are keeping third-year guard Max Christie from becoming a free agent, signing him to a four-year, $32-million contract on Sunday afternoon.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Report: Lakers to re-sign Max Christie to 4-year deal
  From the Web › theScore
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• Sources: Christie to stay with Lakers on $32M deal
  From the Web › ESPN
  Restricted free agent guard Max Christie intends to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• 2024 NBA free agency tracker: Lakers re-sign guard Max Christie
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The NBA offseason is in full swing, and there has been plenty of movement throughout the league. Here are the latest moves.
  Share • June 30, 2024 at 2:50 PM