The Lakers pivoted quickly after LeBron James’s departure, swinging a trade for Walker Kessler, then signing Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton to free agent deals. They look vastly improved.

The Lakers add shooting guards in Grimes (four years, $60 million) and Sexton (two years, $19 million) and a 6-foot-9 forward/center in Mamukelashvili (four years, $52 million).

With the 2026 NBA Draft in the rearview, the league's attention turns to free agency this week. The official negotiation period opened on Tuesday evening, but there's been plenty of action to keep everyone busy since the draft last week.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be as busy as any team in the league this summer during NBA free agency and with potential game-changing trades.

A key free agency move involving the Pistons could work in the Lakers' favor as they continue adjusting their roster.

Free agency is set to begin on Tuesday evening and, already, the wheels are turning in the NBA. In case you haven't heard, LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be continuing his legendary career elsewhere.

The Lakers have identified Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes as top free-agent targets after LeBron James' departure.

The Lakers lost another key free agency priority after LeBron James’ exit, forcing Los Angeles to pivot to new targets around Luka Dončić.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to terms on a free agent contract with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes.

According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, there is another name to add to the growing list of Lakers targets at the 5. That name is Sandro Mamukelashvili, who spent this season with the Toronto Raptors and had a breakout campaign of his own.