Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Top Remaining NBA Free Agents
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As has become the norm in recent NBA offseasons, most of the moves for 2025's free agency-period were reported the first couple days after negotiations were allowed to start.
The NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million.
Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart headline Lakers’ calculated but impactful 2025 free agency class.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy in free agency despite their plan to maintain cap flexibility for the future. LeBron James picked up his player option and Jaxson Hayes was re-signed, however, Dorian Finney-Smith opted to join the Houston Rockets as ...
The Los Angeles Lakers have added to their frontcourt depth by signing two players, including a member of last year's team
The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason has been a rollercoaster thus far. Amid the flurry of recent offseason moves and rumors, NBA insider Jake Weinbach sparked trade speculation around Lakers guard Austin Reaves in light of the team's approach towards roster construction.
According to a report from Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints, Los Angeles is interested in Golden State Warriors' free agent wing Gary Payton II. "There were some whispers connecting Gary Payton II to the Lakers even before he signed with Bill Duffy," Irwin wrote on X. "I can safely say he's very much on the Lakers' radar."