Los Angeles Lakers: Latest rumors before 2017 NBA free agency begins

The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors suggest there are a number of routes this franchise can take as 2017 NBA free agency lingers just around the corner.

It’s about that time. 2017 NBA free agency is only two days away, and the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to, well, sit on their hands. It’s going to be a slow offseason for a team that’s saving all of its cap space for 2018.

And yet, the rumor mill has been busy churning out one Lakers rumor after another. Whether it’s the latest word on their pursuit of Paul George or a look at other free agents who could fall into their crosshairs in the next couple of seasons, there is no shortage of whispers out there about Magic Johnson‘s plans for the franchise’s future.

Regardless, it seems like a good time to catch you up on the latest Lakers rumors making their way around the interwebs. So that’s why we’re here — to get up to date on what the future could hold for this squad.

Just keep in mind that these are rumors. It’s best to take them all with a grain of salt, even if the source seems reputable. Remember — there’s a reason they’re called “rumors” and not “facts” or “news.”

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Now that we’ve got that cleared up, here are the latest Lakers rumors working their way around the blogosphere. Based on the lack of noise Los Angeles is expected to make during free agency, this may be the most exciting information you get on the team all week.