Lakers Notes: LA Engaged in Trade Talks, Targeting Celtics All-Star, Major Free Agency Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively engaged in trade talks to acquire a center. The front-court is the most obvious area for improvement on the roster, as a relatively weaker free agency class may not bring a perfect fit to L.A.

Additionally, there is a center on the rival Boston Celtics who is potentially someone of interest to the purple and gold. He doesn't quite match the age range of the ideal big man, but his veteran experience and expansive knowledge of the game would help mold some of the younger players in the locker room should a deal arise.

Finally, free agency rumors are already heating up as the phones are likely ringing off the hook around the league. A former Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies guard is the latest player linked to the Lakers as they are reportedly expected to try and put pen to paper.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Engaged in Trade Talks to Address Center Position: Report

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Lakers Tweets of the Day:

LeBron gives KD his flowers 💐

How lucky are we NBA fans to be able to watch 3 all-time greats give each other love while discussing the nuances of the game instead of the all too familiar hot takes? Basketball discourse is healing.

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— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) July 1, 2025

.@mcten gives his insight on the Deandre Ayton chronicles

Would you want to see Ayton on the Lakers 🤔 pic.twitter.com/KzmwnB5Qy0
— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) July 1, 2025

The Lakers have held talks with Phoenix about a Nick Richards trade, league sources told @ClutchPoints.

LA was a team listed by @MikeAScotto as having interest in Richards.

Team has also called about potential Yves Missi and Robert Williams III trades with NOP & POR.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 2, 2025

How do you feel about the ‘real possibility’ that Deandre Ayton and Mo Wagner could be the Lakers centers this season? 🤔 @Sedano @DuranSports @DCashMoney01 pic.twitter.com/ADioxZQdgR
— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) July 2, 2025

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