Free Agency
Lakers free-agency coverage, signings, re-signings and roster analysis from LADE. Browse the archive by date; older stories describe the offseason in which they were published.
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LeBron James re-signs on a two-year $104 million max contract with the Lakers
LeBron James chose to opt out of his $51.4 million player option with the Lakers and will sign a two-year, $104 million contract, which includes a player option and a no-trade […]
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Lakers re-sign Max Christie on four-year $32 million deal
After recently hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers made another calculated move in favor of their future today. The team announced they’ve re-signed Max […]
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Lakers extend qualifying offer to Max Christie
The Lakers have extended a $2.3 million qualifying offer to guard Max Christie, making him a restricted free agent. The Lakers are expected to match any offer he receives and […]
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Free agency and trade targets for Lakers this offseason
With free agency fast approaching, the Lakers are in the middle of a huge offseason. The Lakers, as it stands currently, only have taxpayer midlevel exception, which stands at $5.2 […]
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Cam Reddish opts into his $2.5 million player option
Cam Reddish has opted into his $2.5 million player option. Sources: Lakers G/F Cam Reddish has exercised his $2.5 million player option to return next season. pic.twitter.com/KoypTKdrQ2 — Shams Charania […]
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LeBron James opts out of his $51.4 million player option
LeBron James intends to opt out of his $51.4 million player option. LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers […]
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Jaxson Hayes opts into his $2.4 million player option
Jaxson Hayes has opted into his $2.4 million player option. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is exercising his $2.4 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, sources tell @TheAthletic […]
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D’Angelo Russell opts into his $18.7 million player option
D’Angelo Russell has opted into his $18.7 million player option. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is picking up his $18.7 million player option for next season to stay in LA, sources […]