Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart headline Lakers’ calculated but impactful 2025 free agency class.

The Los Angeles Lakers spent a first round pick on Dalton Knecht with the hope that his perimeter shooting would unlock things for their offense. The franchise's recent decision to add Marcus Smart to the mix might be the death knell for Knecht's time with the team.

On Saturday afternoon, the Lakers struck again in free agency. They have agreed to sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract following his buyout from the Washington Wizards. Read more: NBA Scout Brutally Rips Into Lakers' LeBron James for Offseason Drama

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't done in free agency, and perhaps they could reunite with a guard after he changed agents.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and now looks to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the

According to a report from Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints, Los Angeles is interested in Golden State Warriors' free agent wing Gary Payton II. "There were some whispers connecting Gary Payton II to the Lakers even before he signed with Bill Duffy," Irwin wrote on X. "I can safely say he's very much on the Lakers' radar."

The Lakers’ first move involving one of their own restricted free agents was agreeing to terms with forward Rui Hachimura on a three-year contract worth $51 million on Friday evening.

But the Lakers will have a few of their current players become free agents this summer. There are a couple of them who they will need to retain in order to become a championship-caliber team next ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to re-sign free agents Markieff Morris and Alex Len, according to Sports Illustrated's Ricardo Sandoval. Go to main menu. Go to search form.