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Three Lakers made a recent ranking of the top 24 power forwards

The Lakers are well represented in HoopsHype's recent ranking of the NBA's 24 best power forwards.

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Buha: It will be hard for Jaxson Hayes to get rotation minutes

Despite his impressive physical talent and raw skills, Lakers center Jaxson Hayes may find it very hard to get meaningful playing time.

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Why Rui Hachimura would be better off as the Lakers’ sixth man

Some expect Rui Hachimura to be in the Lakers' starting lineup this coming season, but making him their sixth man would likely be better.

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Byron Scott: Rob Pelinka should be Executive of the Year

Former Lakers star Byron Scott had some high praise for Rob Pelinka, the franchise's current general manager.

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Prominent pundit praises two of the Lakers’ new additions

Bally Sports' Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson loves two of the Lakers' free agent signings this summer.

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Lakers summer player goals: Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura was valuable to the Lakers this past season, and he can make himself even more valuable by focusing on these three goals.

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10 international stars (including Jamal Murray) no longer participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

MVP winners like Giannis and Jokic will be missed.

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Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt are working with Phil Handy

Two of the Lakers' most important complementary players are working hard to get ready for this coming NBA season.

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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss praises Rob Pelinka’s roster moves

Jeanie Buss thinks the world of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, who seemingly performed a miracle prior to last season's trade deadline.

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Magic Johnson: Rob Pelinka is going to be NBA Executive of the Year

Lakers great Magic Johnson gave general manager Rob Pelinka a ringing endorsement for taking the team from the basement to title contention.

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Austin Reaves says the Lakers have gotten better because they’ll have ‘fluidity’

Austin Reaves believes the Lakers will improve this coming season simply by bringing back the same core that ended this past season.

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Buha: Rui Hachimura is projected to start for the Lakers this season

Rui Hachimura may be about to get a promotion after signing a sizable contract to remain with the Lakers.

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Rui Hachimura on why he decided to stay with the Lakers

Rui Hachimura says he stayed with the Lakers because he felt something of a comfort level with the organization.

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Bill Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and the Lakers win free agency and the summer

LOS ANGELES — They did nothing. They did everything.

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What the experts are saying about the Lakers’ free agent moves

Here is what some pundits in the national media are saying about how the Lakers have done in free agency.

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Lakers reportedly expect to start Rui Hachimura this season

After Rui Hachimura helped the Lakers turn things around this past season, they expect him to be in the starting lineup moving forward.

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Lakers to keep guard D’Angelo Russell on two-year contract

The Lakers will be keeping their starting point guard, as D'Angelo Russell has agreed to stay with them on a two-year contract.

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Mo Bamba reportedly has interest in staying with the Lakers

Could the Lakers bring back center Mo Bamba, whom they recently waived?

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Lakers land four on first day of free agency, including Rui Hachimura

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers opened free agency Friday by agreeing to three-year contracts with forward Rui Hachimura and guard Gabe Vincent while reaching a multiyear deal with forward Cam Reddish and an agreement to sign veteran Taurean Prince.

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Rui Hachimura will be staying with the Lakers on a new deal

Rui Hachimura, one of the Lakers' most important players who became a free agent, will be staying with them.

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Lakers to sign forward Taurean Prince

The Lakers have made a move that will bolster their wing and forward depth.

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Lakers’ free agency question: Midlevel exception whopper or bargain role players?

LOS ANGELES — The clock eventually will hit 3 p.m. PT Friday and all the back-channel conversations, the prediction models and speculation will converge into action.

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Free agency eve rumors: NBA teams expect Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to join Rockets

Rival teams are expecting Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to reach contract agreements with the #Rockets shortly after NBA free agency opens on Friday night, @TheSteinLine reports.

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30 under-the-radar NBA free agents who could be key signings in 2023, including Dillon Brooks

Here are 30 free agents you're probably not thinking too much about right now.

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Lakers have extended qualifying offers to Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves

The Lakers have taken the first step towards potentially keeping Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves around for next season.

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