Per Dave McMenamin (ESPN), the Lakers currently have no money left for Rui Hachimura beyond a veteran's minimum.
"There is also no money left for Rui Hachimura. L.A. has 13 roster spots filled and can only pay a veteran's minimum to anyone else."
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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.
If the Lakers really lose their two best shooters, back up big, defensive captain, AND the guy who brought back LA's last chip, then that complete ownership change may be getting off to a rough start
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Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.