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Nick Young

NBA Trade Rumors: Nick Young On The Way Out Of L.A.?

The Los Angeles Lakers had reportedly placed Hollywood wingman Nick Young on the trading block to have room for the signing of 7-foot-2 free agent center Roy Hibbert from Indiana, according to Lakers Nation.

Roy Hibbert (R) with Carlos Boozer

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Pursues Roy Hibbert, Snags Lou Williams, Brandon Bass

After missing out on franchise-changing free agents such as LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Love, DeAndre Jordan, and Jimmy Butler, the Los Angeles Lakers are settling on second and third-tier players by signing Lou Williams and Brandon Bass on separate deals. The team is also reportedly close in a trade that will send All-Star center Roy Hibbert to Hollywood, as per ESPN.

David Lee (R)

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Knicks Pursue David Lee

Recently-minted champion David Lee has become a sought-after player following the All-Star power forward’s announcement that he is planning to leave the Golden State Warriors this offseason because of playing time issues. Apparently, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, both big-market teams and losers in the current free-agency buying period, are interested in acquiring Lee’s services.

LaMarcus Aldridge

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Miss On Getting LaMarcus Aldridge, Might Do The Same With Greg Monroe

Conflicting reports emerged with regards to the result of LaMarcus Aldridge’s meeting with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday about his possible jump ship from Portland to L.A.

D'Angelo Russell

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Willing To Deal D'Angelo Russell For DeMarcus Cousins?

The pandemonium of the NBA’s free agency period officially started July 1 and the Lakers are expectedly into the thick of things. So far, reports are out that LaMarcus Aldridge will not be picking Hollywood this summer while Kevin Love will stay put in Ohio. Next in Mitch Kupchak’s list is Sacramento big man DeMarcus Cousins, who is reportedly still being dangled because of his alleged rift with current Kings coach George Karl.

Jeremy Lin

New York Knicks To Bring Back Jeremy Lin Next Season?

The New York Knicks are reportedly going to chase Jeremy Lin this summer as the former Harvard standout becomes an unrestricted free agent, as per Fansided.

Ed Davis (#21)

NBA Trade Rumors: Ed Davis Wants To Stay In L.A.

Role player Ed Davis reportedly wants to stay in L.A. next season even after he opted out of the last year of his two-year $2.1 million minimum contract with the Lakers last week. And the feeling was mutual as the Lakers also want him back, as per Bleacher Report.

Rajon Rondo

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers’ Craving For Rajon Rondo Dead After Drafting D'Angelo Russell

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers has its second overall pick converted into the Steph Curry-ish but left-handed D’Angelo Russell, the team’s craving for soon-to-be free agent and former champion point guard Rajon Rondo is reportedly gone, as per Bleacher Report’s Thomas Duffy.

DeAndre Jordan defends Kobe Bryant

NBA Trade Rumors: DeAndre Jordan Considers Joining Lakers?

Los Angeles Clippers starting center DeAndre Jordan is said to be interested in playing for the other team in L.A. come next season, according to Bleacher Report.

LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love

NBA Trade Rumors: Mitch Kupchak, Lakers To Focus On Upgrading Frontcourt After D'Angelo Russell Selection

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said that the team will focus on upgrading their frontcourt when free agency period starts on July 1 especially after drafting second overall pick D’Angelo Russell, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

Kobe Bryant and LaMarcus Aldridge

NBA Trade Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge Leaves Portland, Wants To Join Lakers

All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge already told the Portland Trailblazers that he will not be coming back for the team next season, according to the Columbian. Instead, the All-NBA Second Teamer is allegedly considering playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in October.

Kevin Love

NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Love Opts Out Of Cleveland, Targeted By Blazers, Lakers

Three-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love opted out of the final year of his $16.7 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers to test free agent waters, according to ESPN. However, the Cavs are expected to re-sign the 2011 NBA Most Improved Player who had publicly said that he will stay with the team to win championships.

Yao Ming

NBA China Pledges $1.6M To Build More Basketball Courts In Chinese Communities

The National Basketball Association's (NBA) China arm guaranteed to spend $1.6 million for constructing and renovating communal basketball courts in elementary, middle, high schools and universities all over the country, as per Shanghai Daily.

Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Aggressively Pursuing DeMarcus Cousins

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently keen on trading for Sacramento Kings’ star DeMarcus Cousins, according to ESPN. Mitch Kupchak and his gang are said to be “actively pursuing trade scenarios” to try and form a transaction that would persuade the Kings’ management to deal Cousins.

Dwayne Wade and Kobe Bryant

NBA Trade Rumors: Dwayne Wade Interested In Joining The Lakers Next Season

Miami Heat superstar Dwayne Wade is reportedly interested in joining forces with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers next season.

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