Los Angeles Lakers mock draft round up: Final prediction for No. 25 pick on draft day

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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Lakers Rumors: Interest In Kel’el Ware After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly interest in acquiring center Kel'el Ware after he was part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

Lakers Trade Rumors, Latest Buzz Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft, Free Agency

Draft day has arrived, basketball fans. The first round of the 2026 NBA draft will take place on Tuesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be hoping to improve their roster over the next two days.

NBA rumors: St. John’s star drawing interest from Celtics, Knicks, Lakers

This St. John's big man is gaining interest from such teams in the bottom of the first round from the Celtics, Knicks, and the Lakers.
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NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Eyeing High-Motor Player With 25th Pick

A center or big wing is the most likely pick for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Draft with the team reportedly prioritizing a high motor.
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NBA draft rumors: Lakers projected to take center; interest in Jayden Quaintance & Tarris Reed Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers — barring a trade — will be on the clock on Tuesday, June 23 during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. L.A. holds the No. 25 pick, and right now have not had any significant momentum towards dealing it.

NBA Draft 2026 live updates: Mock draft picks, latest rumors, trades

Our reporters are combing through all the latest news and speculation, while making their final projections for the first round of the NBA draft.

Lakers rumors: The big hangup hurting LA’s chances of Jarred Vanderbilt trade

Here is the one aspect that hurts the chances of the Lakers potentially trading away forward Jarred Vanderbilt.