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The Los Angeles Lakers, as well as every other team in the NBA, have some important decisions to make over the next few months. NBA free agency will start on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET, with the Lakers already making multiple decisions.
Of course, the biggest is centered around what happens with LeBron James.
Below, you can find all the moves the Lakers make in real time during this offseason.
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Lakers free agency moves
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The biggest of them all: LeBron James has reportedly told the Lakers to move on without him. James will play for a different team next season, according to ESPN.
The Lakers received some more free agency news on Monday afternoon. Marcus Smart has declined his $5.4 million player option and will become a free agent, per Shams Charania.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton is returning to Los Angeles, opting into his $8.1 million player option, according to Charania.
Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million max deal, per ESPN.
Lakers free agents
According to Spotrac, the Lakers have a long list of free agents. The list includes LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, Nick Smith Jr., and three two-way players.
Lakers trades
The Lakers have traded for Walker Kessler, per Charania! Big time move.
"BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030, sources tell ESPN. Kessler will sign a massive four-year, $130 million deal with the Lakers," he wrote.
When does NBA free agency start?
NBA free agency starts on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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