Lakers pivot to Kennard after deadline swap with Vincent
TL;DR
At the 2026 trade deadline, the Lakers swapped Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard to boost 3-point shooting, costing their last second-round pick while preserving their lone first-rounder for potential summer moves; with an open roster spot they’ll target a buyout candidate as they push for the playoffs.
- Here’s the new-look Lakers roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline Silver Screen and Roll
- Lakers get shooting help, trade for Hawks' Luke Kennard ESPN
- Gabe, I'm going to miss him. He was a great teammate. Yahoo Sports
- Former Pistons lottery pick, leading NBA in 3-point shooting, traded to Lakers MLive.com
- Atlanta Hawks Acquire Guard Gabe Vincent and Second-Round Draft Pick from Los Angeles Lakers NBA
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