Lakers Trade Tracker

Lakers are pursuing big-man upgrades through every available avenue this offseason.

• Draft route: Scheduled workout with 6-foot-10 Villanova forward...

Lakers' cap flexibility hinges on LeBron accepting less to re-sign Reaves and add wings.

• Reaves may reject LA's offer for a max elsewhere, freeing...

Lakers hold major flexibility below the projected $165M cap after playoff exit.

• LeBron's future dictates direction, with Reaves' raise the next...

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Rohan Ramadas as a front-office executive, bringing his experience as Pelicans VP of strategy plus prior analytics work...

• Lakers require LeBron's decision by the June 23 draft to shape offseason roster moves.
• Analysts say James will accept less than the max only if...

• Potential rewards: Duren’s 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 65% FG shooting would fill the Lakers’ long-standing need for a young rim-protecting...

Lakers owner Mark Walter is driving the addition of two assistant GMs to support Rob Pelinka ahead of the draft and free agency decisions.

• Targets...

Shams Charania reports the Lakers could offer three first-round picks, cap space, and salary absorption for Giannis, but the Bucks expect superior...

LeBron James' strained relationship with the Lakers hasn't recovered since the failed 2021 Russell Westbrook trade, which cost the team key 2020...

Rob Pelinka stressed that player development is essential for Lakers success under the new CBA, noting how Rui has transformed since his trade and how Adou Thiero contributed in the playoffs once healthy.

Could the Lakers pivot to Kyrie Irving if LeBron departs this summer?

• Core priority remains re-signing Austin Reaves to build around Luka Doncic.
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Thunder and Spurs show the blueprint with elite depth, defenders, and 10 role stars. Lakers can't tank and shouldn't chase superstars beyond a...

The Lakers must make tough roster decisions to build around Luka Doncic.

• Deandre Ayton should be shown the door over rim protection failures and...

The Lakers are restructuring under owner Mark Walter, adding support around GM Rob Pelinka with two new assistant GM roles focused on...

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Rohan Ramdas as Assistant GM to strengthen their front office. This addition comes as the team navigates key offseason decisions around roster flexibility and future planning.

The Lakers could unlock $48 million in cap space this offseason if Reaves declines his option and they keep his Bird rights.

• Reaves is expected to...

Lakers plan to hire two assistant GMs this offseason under new majority owner Mark Walter.

Key names include:

• Steve Senior (Timberwolves AGM), who...

The Lakers made their first offseason move by hiring Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM, focusing on cap, analytics, and data.

• Ramadas, ex-Pelicans VP...

The Lakers have hired former Pelicans VP of strategy Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM under Rob Pelinka to strengthen basketball operations after a second-round playoff exit. The move follows multiple front-office interviews this offseason.

After landing Luka Doncic, the Lakers aim to return to the Finals and are expected to be aggressive on the trade market this offseason.

• They hold...