Besides LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers should target these unrestricted free agents
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring options for unrestricted free agents as they seek to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Key players like LeBron James and Austin Reaves are among those whose contracts are expiring, prompting the team to consider potential targets. The Lakers aim to surround superstar Luka Doncic with impactful players to enhance their championship aspirations.
- ▪LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after coming off an expiring contract.
- ▪The Lakers have several unrestricted free agents, including Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes.
- ▪The team is looking to acquire a center who can effectively complement Luka Doncic.
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NBA Besides LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers should target these unrestricted free agents By Khobi Price Published June 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google When it comes to unrestricted free agents, the Lakers will have a hard time finding better players on the market than the ones from their own team. With LeBron James coming off an expiring contract and Austin Reaves expected to decline his $14.9 million player option for 2026-27, the top unrestricted free agents expected to be on the market this offseason are the longest-tenured Lakers stars. 3 LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after coming off an expiring contract.
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