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NBA Free Agency: Lakers miss every top-talent in free agency; updates, rumors, tracker and more

Free agency is set to take off on July 1. Keep track of the latest happenings with the Lakers in one place with our community!

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The Los Angeles Lakers are going to swing for the fences in free agency, already scheduled to meet with two of the top players available this summer. The drafting of D'Angelo Russell meant a shift to focusing on frontcourt talent in free agency, and making plays for both LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan marks a clear direction from the front office.

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Ed Davis, Jordan Hill and Carlos Boozer are all headed into unrestricted free agent, clearing out a huge chunk of salary that was allocated to frontcourt players. Elsewhere, the Lakers still need an established talent for the perimeter, and Wesley Johnson's contract also expires. A player like Tobias Harris could be a target for the Lakers, though his restricted status with the Orlando Magic makes him a gamble.

Ultimately the Lakers are hoping to find talent to fill out their roster. The youthful core that's coming together gives reason for much optimism, but there's still plenty of room for improvement across the board. Grabbing either Aldridge or Jordan would be a huge step for the Lakers, making it an even more competitive and attractive destination as they head into a new era.

We'll be updating free agency throughout the entire process here at Silver Screen & Roll, and will use this page as a main index of rumors and signings that occur during free agency. The flood gates open Tuesday night at 9 p.m. PT.

LaMarcus Aldridge

7/4:  Aldridge signing with Spurs

Tobias Harris

7/3: Harris re-signs with Magic

DeAndre Jordan

7/3: Jordan signing 4-year, $80 million contract with Mavericks

Kevin Love

7/1: Kevin Love announces he's staying with the Cavaliers

Greg Monroe

7/2: Monroe signs three-year, $50 million deal with Bucks

Lakers' free agents

7/2: Ed Davis signs three-year, $20 million contract with Blazers

7/1: Lakers pick up team option on Robert Sacre

7/1: Lakers reach out to Hill, one of several teams to express interest

7/1: Jeremy Lin drawing interest from Knicks, Mavericks, Kings

Unrestricted free agents

7/3: Rondo headed to Kings on one-year deal

7/2: Robin Lopez signing with Knicks

7/2: Lakers show interest in Kosta Koufos

7/1: Tyson Chandler signs with the Suns

7/1: Lakers won't pursue Rajon Rondo

Updates from around the NBA

7/2: David Lee, Roy Hibbert could be salary dump options after signings

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