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Lakers solidify roster, eye trade options
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The Los Angeles Lakers have continued to shape reshaping their 2026‑27 roster around a core built around Luka Dončić. After sealing securing Walker Kessler with a four‑year, $130 million deal with restricted‑free‑agent center Walker Kessler, deal, the team released club completed a hype video from his first workout, highlighting his readiness sign‑and‑trade that brings Kessler on board and added veteran center Kevon Looney on a one‑year, veteran‑minimum contract. Looney, a three‑time champion, highlighted his admiration for Kobe Bryant during his introductory remarks. Front‑court depth now includes Kessler’s developing three‑point shot. The front office also signed game alongside Looney’s defensive wing Matisse Thybulle on versatility, while the team remains linked to a veteran‑minimum/prove‑it contract; trade proposal that would send guard Jaden Hardy to the 29‑year‑old is now listed as fully healthy after two injury‑limited seasons and posted 43.8% and 39.8% three‑point shooting New York Knicks in exchange for forward Jeremy Sochan, who could join the 2024 and 2025 campaigns respectively. Guard Collin Sexton was added to boost backcourt scoring Lakers on a veteran‑minimum deal. The franchise also confirmed it will retain rookie Bronny James despite a crowded backcourt, and shooting, having averaged around 39% it is still weighing a possible acquisition of forward Cameron Johnson from deep over the past four seasons. Denver. These moves push the Lakers to 16 guaranteed contracts, one contracts—one over the regular‑season limit, prompting limit—prompting an imminent roster cut before opening night. Trade speculation remains focused on a potential acquisition of forward Cameron Johnson from Denver, indicating a shift away from earlier interest in Jonathan Kuminga night as the club pursues a championship‑contending lineup while navigating seeks to balance salary‑cap constraints. constraints with its championship aspirations.
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- 2026-07-26 17:47 UTC Lakers solidify roster, eye trade options
- 2026-07-26 15:05 UTC Lakers solidify roster, eye trade options
- 2026-07-25 23:32 UTC Lakers finalize roster, explore trade options
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