Where the Lakers stand financially after their free-agent spending spree
The Los Angeles Lakers have spent $446 million over one week to rebuild their roster following the departures of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.
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The brief
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a significant roster overhaul during the 2026 NBA free agency period. After the exits of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard, the team spent $446 million in one week, acquiring players including Walker Kessler.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, USA Today, and the New York Post emphasizes the scale of the spending spree and the transition to a LeBron James-less roster. Reports from the Dallas News also associate the team's current direction with Luka, while Sports Illustrated questions if these moves have improved the team.
Future developments center on whether the team can secure an "A-list center," which CBS Sports identifies as a top priority that may prove difficult to achieve.
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Quick answers
How much did the Lakers spend during their recent free-agency window?
According to Yahoo Sports, the team spent $446 million over the course of last week.
Which high-profile players left the Lakers in 2026?
LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard have both left Los Angeles.
Who is one of the new additions to the Lakers roster?
USA Today and Yahoo Sports report that Walker Kessler is among those joining the team.
Coverage (10)
- LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard leave LA: Tracking NBA free agency 2026 FOX 11 Los Angeles · 1d ago
- Los Angeles Lakers offseason moves: LeBron out, Walker Kessler and others in USA Today · 1d ago
- Lakers' big questions: How about all those moves? Do they make L.A. a contender now? Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Los Angeles Lakers offseason moves: LeBron out, Walker Kessler and others in Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Where Lakers rank in Western Conference after spending $446 million over last week on LeBron James-less roster Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- In NBA free agency, we know what direction Luka's Lakers are taking. Where are the Mavs headed? Dallas News · 1d ago
- NBA free agency 2026 live tracker: Lakers make big splash post LeBron New York Post · 1d ago
- What's next for Lakers after LeBron James? 'A-list center' is top priority, but landing one won't be simple CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Did the Lakers Improve With Flurry of Free Agency Moves After LeBron James’s Departure? Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- Where the Lakers stand financially after their free-agent spending spree Silver Screen and Roll · 1d ago
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