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DEVELOPING: The Los Angeles Lakers are emerging as front runner for Walker Kessler. League sources say Los Angeles prepares to offer Kessler a Maximum contract as soon free agency opens. The belief around the league is that the Lakers are firmly in position to land him.

I’m hearing Mitchell Robinson is viewed as a likely outcome for the Lakers once free agency opens, with Los Angeles showing strong interest in adding him.

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make Knicks center Mitchell Robinson a primary target once free agency opens, with strong interest in pursuing him. Per @BrettSiegelNBA Los Angeles is actively searching for their long-term big man in the frontcourt.

I’m hearing LeBron James is not expected to go anywhere. Once the Lakers get their roster situation in order, Los Angeles is expected to explore offering James a new contract. The Lakers want to keep LeBron in Los Angeles and believe they can continue to compete with him.

More on Mitchell Robinson: There is mutual interest between Robinson and the Lakers, with Los Angeles viewing him as a strong fit for their frontcourt. The two sides appear to have a situation worth monitoring closely once free agency opens. Per sources

Cameron Carr welcome to the #Lakeshow

The Lakers believe Kessler checks all the boxes and can be Luka’s center for the foreseeable years, anchoring the defense while growing into a true two-way force that fits perfectly next to a star led offense.

The Lakers summer league schedule has been released (@DStarkand) Friday, July 10: Thunder (7 p.m.) Saturday, July 11: Mavericks (7 p.m.) Tuesday, July 14: Clippers (7 p.m.) Thursday, July 16: Bulls (3 p.m.) Their fifth game is TBD

Walker Kessler’s new Instagram post: “🤐” #Lakeshow

@ShowTime_32 Yes

@HA8TER Can the Lakers offer more money than the Jazz?

DEVELOPING: The Los Angeles Lakers are emerging as front runner for Walker Kessler. League sources say Los Angeles prepares to offer Kessler a Maximum contract as soon free agency opens. The belief around the league is that the Lakers are firmly in position to land him.

@M_Geezy702 NBA sources say otherwise my man 🤷

@HA8TER Lies. Just fuckin lies.

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith on re-signing Walker Kessler: “We love Walk. He’s a big piece of where we’re going… but we also understand this is a business, and things can change quickly in this league.” (@RunItBackFDTV) Something to keep an eye on if you’re a #Lakers fan.

@sriceepmik He’s solves LA center problem for the next 10 years. I’d say he’s worth it.

@HA8TER Is he that good?

Following the Max extension Austin Reaves’ camp pushed hard in negotiations, pressuring the Lakers to lock in a max-level deal before he’d seriously consider outside options. Deal is now done in LA. Per @ChrisBHayne

🚨BREAKING: Daniel Gafford to the Lakers is gaining serious traction. LA and Dallas are engaging on ways to make a deal happen. Talks are developing behind the scenes as the Lakers continue pushing for frontcourt help. Per @BrettSiegelNBA