Los Angeles Lakers renounce free agent rights to 12 players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have renounced the free agent rights to LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and nine other players. This decision is part of the team's offseason moves as they prepare for the upcoming season. The roster changes reflect strategic planning, though details on new signings or directions are not yet available.
- •Lakers renounce rights to LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony
- •Other players affected include Dwight Howard and Marcus Smart
- •The decision impacts the Lakers' salary cap space
- •Team is preparing for the upcoming NBA season
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — The Los Angeles Lakers have officially renounced the …
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