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Los Angeles Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers' case for signing Jonathan Kuminga keeps getting stronger

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 6, 2026

Lakers shouldn't fall for Mavericks' obvious P.J. Washington bluff

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 6, 2026

P.J. Washington rumor buys Lakers time to weigh option it's too soon to embrace

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 5, 2026

Kawhi Leonard may be the reason Jonathan Kuminga's Lakers future is on hold

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 5, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Blazers will not gift Lakers the Jrue Holiday opportunity they can only dream of

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson may have come to Lakers realization too late

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 3, 2026

Apr 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers have brand-new Jarred Vanderbilt exit strategy if recent rumors are true

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 3, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga interest only strengthens Lakers’ case

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 31, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathon Kuminga (0) Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream could be ruined by emerging West contender

Mike Luciano

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 5, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) reacts in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers' roster problems could be solved with a reunion not every fan will like

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 30, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers need Kings to be the solution to their next Dalton Knecht move

Jack Simone

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Jul 29, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Reported Walker Kessler alternative makes Lakers' hefty investment look justified

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 29, 2026

Nov 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome (22) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Clippers' Johni Broome trade rubs salt in the wound of Lakers' misfires

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles at the start of the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LeBron's ripple effect gifts Lakers one last bail out of Rob Pelinka's mistakes

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 5, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) reacts after being called for a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers rival has much easier Jonathan Kuminga path to swoop in and steal him

Jack Simone

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after a Philadelphia 76ers foul during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry's potential Warriors exit could be LeBron James' latest parting gift

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lakers won't have an easy path to Peyton Watson this year or next

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 27, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luguentz Dort

Lakers' chances of landing Lu Dort next offseason just got a boost

Jordanna Clark

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Jul 23, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny's future really may not be determined by LeBron if what he said is true

Jordanna Clark

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Jul 23, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) talks with an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Latest Jonathan Kuminga rumor proves his interest in Lakers depends on Hawks

Jack Simone

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Jul 22, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Proposed Jonathan Kuminga trade proves Lakers must stand their ground

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 22, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort

Lakers still have a path to Luguentz Dort after Thunder trade miss

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Jul 22, 2026

Feb 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers' Walker Kessler trade prevented them from making Lu Dort mistake

Jack Simone

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Jul 22, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dribbles during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga isn’t worth the Lakers’ effort if latest report proves true

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Rob Pelinka isn't done improving dangerously shallow area of Lakers' roster

Colin Keane

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Jul 21, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' roster issue gives Lakers clear next trade based on latest signings

Jack Simone

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Jul 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers send clear message to Jonathan Kuminga they should stick to

Jordanna Clark

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Jul 20, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (4) shoots the ball during warm ups before the Trail Blazers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Lakers should sign Matisse Thybulle no matter what happens with Jonathan Kuminga

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 17, 2026

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