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34 clusters · 68 sources · 62 days · First seen 2 months ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: SPORTS

Lakers rebuild around Luka, eye Kuminga amid stalled talks

Entities: Atlanta Hawks · Cleveland Cavaliers · Los Angeles Lakers · Jonathan Kuminga

Overview

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed a new jersey‑patch partnership with Albert for the 2026‑27 season, adding at least $10 million to sponsorship revenue. Their roster rebuild stays centered on Luka Doncic after LeBron James’ departure, with eight new players joining the squad and a four‑year, $185 million re‑signing of Austin Reaves. The Lakers continue to pursue wing forward Jonathan Kuminga, whose unrestricted‑free‑agent status after Atlanta declined his $24 million option has drawn interest from multiple teams.

In late July, LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending speculation about a possible return to Cleveland. The Cavaliers shifted focus to Kuminga, citing a relationship with head coach Kenny Atkinson, but their interest softened after adding forward Mario Hezonja.

Negotiations between the Lakers and Kuminga have stalled. Kuminga is demanding $20‑25 million per year—or a one‑year deal—while a sign‑and‑trade would require at least a three‑year contract. The Lakers’ reported offer of $15‑16 million per season creates a mismatch, leaving the trade in limbo as the club weighs cap flexibility and asset constraints.

President Rob Pelinka remains in contact with Kuminga’s representatives while the team finalises its roster around Doncic, balancing financial limits, draft assets, and the pursuit of a potential cornerstone wing.

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Los Angeles Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga stalls over contract terms
Los Angeles Lakers' bid for Jonathan Kuminga in a sign‑and‑trade hits a snag as the forward seeks higher pay or a one‑year deal, but NBA rules require a three‑year contract, stalling the move.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Cavaliers chase Jonathan Kuminga after LeBron joins 76ers
After LeBron James signed with the 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers shifted focus to free‑agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, weighing sign‑and‑trade options amid salary‑cap constraints and competition from the Los L
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Los Angeles Lakers pursue Jonathan Kuminga in sign‑and‑trade talks
The Lakers aim to sign‑and‑trade former Warrior Jonathan Kuminga, but his $15‑$20 M salary demand and Atlanta’s draft compensation needs have stalled talks, with the Cavaliers and Bucks also interested.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Lakers target Jonathan Kuminga in three‑team trade with Hawks and Bucks
The Lakers aim to acquire Jonathan Kuminga via a three‑team deal that would send him and Jericho Sims to LA, Myles Turner to the Hawks, and Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia plus draft picks to the Bucks.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Los Angeles Lakers announce Albert jersey patch sponsorship and roster overhaul for 2026-27
The Lakers secured a $30 M‑plus Albert jersey‑patch deal for 2026‑27 and overhauled their roster, adding eight new players, re‑signing Austin Reaves, and keeping Luka Doncic as the new franchise cornerstone.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Los Angeles Lakers promote Zach Guthrie as assistant coach amid roster rebuild
The Lakers promoted Zach Guthrie to assistant coach, added Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, and are targeting defensive wing Matisse Thybulle and Jonathan Kuminga as part of a rebuild around Luka Doncic and Re
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran center Kevon Looney
The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran center Kevon Looney to a one‑year, $3.9 million deal for 2026‑27, adding rebounding and championship experience as backup to Walker Kessler.
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Sandro Mamukelashvili signs with Lakers and documents Summer League as team photographer
Sandro Mamukelashvili signed a $52 M, four‑year deal with the Lakers, acted as an unofficial photographer during a Summer League game, and looks forward to playing for the team.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Los Angeles Lakers target Jonathan Kuminga in sign‑and‑trade amid roster overhaul
The Lakers, after a July roster overhaul and LeBron James’ exit, are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga via a sign‑and‑trade with the Hawks, facing salary‑cap limits and the player's contract demands; Bruce Brown is a V
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Los Angeles Lakers explore roster upgrades as Luka Dončić era begins
The Lakers, now built around Luka Dončić, have re‑signed Austin Reaves, added Walker Kessler and are probing trades for Jonathan Kuminga and other wing options to finish their roster.
19 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers reshape roster around Luka Doncic after blockbuster offseason
The Lakers have overhauled their roster, losing LeBron James and others while adding Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney and others, reshaping the team around Luka Doncic and targeting Jonathan Kuminga.
19 days ago

[SPORTS] 16 sources
Los Angeles Lakers push for Jonathan Kuminga while adding Kevon Looney
The Lakers signed Kevon Looney and are still pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, exploring a sign‑and‑trade with the Hawks amid limited cap space.
21 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers face uncertain season after LeBron James departure
LeBron James departs the Lakers; the team rebuilds around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves amid doubts about depth and competitiveness.
22 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Los Angeles Lakers chase free‑agent Jonathan Kuminga as they rebuild
The Lakers, after reshaping their roster post‑LeBron, are aggressively pursuing free‑agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to fill a wing need and solidify a Luka Dončić‑centered core.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Luka Doncic’s Lakers Deal Fuels 2028 Trade Speculation with Dallas Mavericks
Lakers lock Luka Doncic into a $165 M extension with a 2028 player option; analysts say a struggling roster could prompt a 2028 trade to Dallas, which must stay cap‑flexible and develop forward Cooper Flagg.
25 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers' white‑heavy lineup sparks race debate as team clinches Pacific Division
The Lakers' projected white‑dominant lineup fuels race debate as the team clinches the Pacific Division, leading West seeding with favorable NBA tiebreaker rules.
26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers sign Georgian forward Sandro Mamukelashvili
The Lakers are set to sign Georgian forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, adding youth and defensive hustle to a roster rebuilt around Luka Doncic after key departures.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Los Angeles Lakers target three free agents including Jalen Duren
The Lakers are pursuing free agents Jalen Duren, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gary Trent Jr. to boost their roster with $52 million cap space.
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
New York Knicks face loss of center Mitchell Robinson in free agency
Mitchell Robinson is likely to leave the Knicks in free agency, with Nets and Lakers interested; the Knicks consider budget‑friendly options like Ariel Hukporti and veteran Kevon Looney amid cap constraints.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mitchell Robinson faces possible Knicks exit as Nets and Lakers show interest
Mitchell Robinson may leave the Knicks this free agency, with the Nets leading the chase and the Lakers also interested, as salary‑cap constraints hinder a Knicks re‑sign.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Lakers and Nets target Knicks' Mitchell Robinson as free agency approaches
The Knicks are weighing Mitchell Robinson’s future amid cap pressures, quietly scouting a trade, while the Lakers and Nets show interest as free agency nears.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers' trade pursuit of Pelicans center Yves Missi stalls
The Lakers' interest in Pelicans center Yves Missi has hit a wall as New Orleans refuses to trade the 22‑year‑old, limiting Los Angeles' options for a rim‑protector.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers pursue roster upgrades around Luka Doncic, eyeing Jalen Duren
The Lakers aim to strengthen their roster around Luka Doncic, targeting Detroit’s Jalen Duren and emphasizing younger, more athletic wing and center options, as advised by Paul Pierce.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers explore big‑man options as free agency looms
The Lakers are weighing trade moves for Isaiah Hartenstein and veteran big men Mitchell Robinson and Robert Williams III, while also eyeing draft prospects like Jayden Quaintance, as they seek an A‑list center.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 23 sources
Luka Dončić skips Slovenia, adds golf to summer as Lakers hunt a new center
Luka Dončić skips the Slovenian team, focusing on golf and personal training, while the Lakers pursue a new center and consider draft options to build around him.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers face playoff positioning challenges amid injuries and upcoming roster overhaul
Injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves left the Lakers fourth in the West despite winning the Pacific Division, and the team now eyes the 2026 draft to address depth and upcoming free‑agent decisions.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Luka Doncic calls Lakers' offseason crucial after disappointing NBA campaign
Luka Doncic says the Lakers' offseason is vital after a disappointing season, urging roster upgrades to chase another championship.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers weigh roster moves as LeBron James' future hangs in balance and Myles Turner emerges as target
Los Angeles Lakers face uncertainty over LeBron James' future amid reports of interest from 10‑12 teams, while the club eyes a trade for center Myles Turner to bolster Luka Dončić’s frontcourt.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers eye modest offseason as they build around Luka Doncic
The Lakers plan a conservative offseason, retaining key players, using cap space to add a $15 M role player, and heeding Magic Johnson’s call for a younger, faster roster before the 2026 draft.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Los Angeles Lakers target young frontcourt star to boost Luka Doncic's impact
The Lakers plan to trade for 22‑year‑old Yves Missi to add a young center for Luka Doncic, addressing a weak frontcourt after an underwhelming season with DeAndre Ayton.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers target roster upgrades around Luka Doncic
Lakers aim to reshape their roster around Luka Doncic, eyeing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and free‑agent center Mitchell Robinson.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Los Angeles Lakers Target Trade Deals for Center Daniel Gafford and Wing Andrew Wiggins
The Lakers are exploring trades for Dallas center Daniel Gafford and Miami wing Andrew Wiggins to strengthen the roster around Luka Dončić and address size deficiencies before the 2026‑27 season.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Lakers add former NASA engineer Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager
The Lakers hired former NASA engineer Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM to boost analytics, cap strategy and data work under Rob Pelinka ahead of a key offseason.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Los Angeles Lakers add assistant GM Rohan Ramadas and eye UConn center Tarris Reed in draft
The Lakers hired former Pelicans exec Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM and are rumored to target UConn center Tarris Reed with the 25th draft pick.

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