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The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, reportedly eyeing a two-year, $20 million deal and exploring a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks due to cap constraints; the Hawks declined Kuminga's 2026-27 option, and LA could offer assets like Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia plus draft picks to facilitate a deal, though Kuminga's price could complicate talks.
Atlanta is reportedly exploring a sign-and-trade that would send Jonathan Kuminga from the Lakers to the Hawks in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first‑round pick swap. The Lakers are interested in Kuminga but need a path to a larger contract, making a sign‑and‑trade their most realistic option, while Cleveland has also shown interest if Kuminga lands elsewhere; the Lakers are weighing wings with size/defense as potential targets if Kuminga stays in L.A.
The Lakers are considering Jonathan Kuminga for the final open roster spot on a two-year, $20 million deal as part of their offseason reshaping around Luka Doncic’s style; the Cavaliers have also shown interest, but Kuminga would bring size and perimeter defense, with concerns about fit off the ball and shooting, as Grimes is expected to start at small forward and training camp decisions loom.
The Lakers are offering Jonathan Kuminga a two-year, $20 million deal as they pursue wings this offseason; the offer, well below Kuminga’s $23M+ earnings last season, signals serious interest and potential for a starting role, with Kuminga averaging 12.2 PPG and 5.6 RPG and 33.3% from three last year, as negotiations continue amid cap-space constraints.
The Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks (2031/2032), freeing cap space but leaving questions about re-signing Rui Hachimura or pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, while exploring a backup center addition and potentially using the stretch provision on Jarred Vanderbilt for more payroll flexibility.
The NBA off-season trade rumor mill is buzzing around Trey Murphy, whose value for New Orleans could trigger a multi-pick deal, while the Lakers face salary-dump constraints that block sign-and-trade moves for LeBron or Rui. Anthony Davis trade chatter persists as teams weigh long-term costs, and a sweeping Big Board catalogs a flood of speculative deals across the league—from Celtics-Sixers and Giannis-to-Heat to Morant-to-Blazers and Kawhi-to-Clippers—illustrating a lively but unsettled market ahead of summer league.
The Lakers, after trading Deandre Ayton for cap relief and draft picks, are exploring backup-center targets with Andre Drummond and Kevon Looney among the leading options, while other names like Jonas Valančiūnas and Nick Richards are also floated as possible fits.
After trading Deandre Ayton to Washington, the Lakers are exploring veteran backup center options, with Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney among the names linked. They had previously added Walker Kessler via a sign-and-trade and lost Jaxson Hayes to the Jazz, leaving a need at the wing as well. The move could provide cap flexibility and draft capital for future deals, with potential trades if free agents don’t fit.
The Lakers were routed 104-72 by the Golden State Warriors in the California Classic opener, with LA rookie Cameron Carr scoring a team-high 19 points and Adou Thiero adding 9. Golden State’s shooters hit from distance, led by Lendeborg’s 14 by halftime as the Warriors shot 65% to LA’s 37%, building a 34-point lead by the end of the third. The final period was mostly garbage time, and LA will next face the Miami Heat on Sunday at 1:30 PM PT.
The Lakers moved Deandre Ayton to Washington for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks, signaling a potential Bronny James trade as LeBron looks to land on his next team. The swap frees draft capital and about $2.1 million in cap space but leaves LA guard-heavy with a need at center, leaving two roster spots open and likely more moves as they seek to finish the rotation.
The Los Angeles Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks, signaling a pivot to add a veteran backup center on the free-agent market behind Walker Kessler; the Wizards add another former No. 1 pick to bolster their rebuild.
The Lakers and Wizards are reportedly near a deal sending Deandre Ayton to Washington in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and the Wizards’ 2031 and 2032 second-round picks; Ayton would back up Alex Sarr in Washington and could start if Anthony Davis is out, while Los Angeles recoups draft assets to strengthen its roster. The trade status had not been finalized at publication time.
Boston stunned the league by trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a modest draft package, a move that fans and analysts see as downgrading championship equity while trying to preserve cap flexibility. Early free-agent winners include the Philadelphia 76ers (Brown upgrade), Indiana Pacers (smart adds like Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr.), and the Toronto Raptors (Kawhi Leonard trade). Losers so far include teams riding cap-room without marquee signings (Nets, Bulls, Lakers, Mavericks), with LeBron’s future and the Lakers’ overhaul prompting particular scrutiny. Overall, the market is shaping up as a cap-space era where value and timing matter as much as marquee names.
The Utah Jazz are reportedly considering expanding their Walker Kessler sign-and-trade with the Los Angeles Lakers into a larger, potentially three-team deal to maximize salary matching under cap rules. By moving Kessler (and possibly adding a player like John Konchar), Utah could net roughly $28.8 million in return salary, helping them navigate the July 6 moratorium and seek additional partners in the deal.
Just days into the 2026 NBA free agency period, analysts hand out grades: Philadelphia earns an A+ for landing Jaylen Brown and surrounding pieces, Los Angeles earns an A for its roster overhaul, and Boston receives a notably low grade after trading Brown for Paul George. The piece also notes bold league moves (Giannis to Miami, Kawhi Leonard to Toronto) that are reshaping the outlook for the next season.