Add The California Post on Google The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make the finishing touches on an incomplete roster, but there’s one free agent the team likely isn’t signing.
DeMar DeRozan hit free agency after the Sacramento Kings waived him. The team explored trade options for the DeRozan, but nothing transpired and the two sides mutually agreed to part ways.
DeMar DeRozan became a top free agent of the summer after he was cut by the Kings. Getty Images According to ESPN insider Dave McMenamin, the Lakers aren’t considered a potential landing spot for the veteran guard.
There were rumblings regarding the Lakers’ interest in DeRozan, since the two sides had mutual interest most notably in 2021. However, DeRozan is no longer a fit for the Lakers heading into the 2026-27 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are not considered to be a potential landing spot for veteran guard DeMar DeRozan after he was released by Sacramento in Monday, multiple league sources told ESPN. The Southern California native had dialogue with LAL in the past – notably in 2021.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is working to add one more critical piece to the roster. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect LA’s roster is missing a versatile wing defender and backup center. DeRozan is neither.
While the Lakers may not have any interest in DeRozan, he is a top free agent of the summer and should likely garner interest from other teams around the league.
General manager Rob Pelinka has orchestrated a massive overhaul with the Lakers set to look much different for the upcoming campaign. The Lakers have already made a majority of their offseason moves, but the team is working to sign free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
The 23-year-old reportedly isn’t enticed by the current Lakers offer, which leaves Pelinka with the tall task of maneuvering players in order to acquire more cap space to sign Kuminga. That’s easier said than done, but the Lakers have limited options as many free agents are already off the board.
