“Finding a front-line center remains a clear offseason priority for the Lakers, who have maintained a longstanding interest Utah's Walker Kessler. I'm told any suggestion that the Lakers are a trade suitor for [John Collins] is a mischaracterization.” (Marc Stein)

“People around the league said the Lakers are trying to put themselves in position to draft center Ryan Kalkbrenner out of Creighton University.” - Brad Turner

🚨 The Los Angeles Lakers have traded up and selected Adou Thiero with the 36th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

One of the best athletes and defenders in the 2025 NBA Draft Class 👀 WELCOME TO THE LAKERS ADOU THIERO 🔥

🚨 The Lakers have signed Maryland forward Julian Reese to an undrafted free agent deal to join their Summer League Roster Julian Reese is the younger brother of Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese 👀 Reese's last season with Maryland: 13.3 PPG 9.0 RPG

"We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him." - Rich Paul 👀

Deandre Ayton will be an option for the Lakers when free agency opens tomorrow, along with Brook Lopez, Clint Capela, and Al Horford 👀

Welcome to the Lakers, Jake LaRavia 👀🔥

🚨🚨🚨 Multiple interested teams expect Deandre Ayton to commit to the Lakers after he clears waivers today at 5 PM ET, league sources tell Jake Fischer and Marc Stein

“Dončić, according to league sources, is excited about the opportunity to play with Ayton.” - Dan Woike

Deandre Ayton on Instagram: “Los Angeles Lakers IM READY. Let's get to work 💛💜 #LakeShow”

“The Rockets and Suns are working on expanding the Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams. Other teams involved in negotiations at the moment include the Hawks, Nets, Warriors, Lakers and Timberwolves, league sources say.” - Fred Katz

“There is a growing expectation around the NBA that De'Anthony Melton will end up with LA. Horford is another name associated with Los Angeles, but the overall assumption around the league is that he will end up with Golden State.” - Brett Siegel

Deandre Ayton and superstar Luka Dončić reportedly "were motivated to team up given the Lakers' well-chronicled need for a front-line center” after the veteran center agreed to a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. - Marc Stein

Marcus Smart intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers. Luka Doncic played a role in recruiting Smart to LA (Shams Charania)

After Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick took Luka Doncic and his business manager to dinner on May 6th, Doncic told the table: "I don't want to wait… I had a taste of the Finals. I am getting back there. So let's do whatever we can now." - Dave McMenamin 🔥