Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DanSchwartzgan]

Marc Stein on Lakers pursuing Jonathan Kuminga: ‘They would need Jarred Vanderbilt to be in the trade, and we know the Hawks have shown resistance to it…’ Jake Fischer: ‘I also don't think the Lakers are just like trying to shop Jarred Vanderbilt around the league. I haven’t gotten that sense, either.’  The Lakers are clearly still looking at Jonathan Kuminga as being their starting wing. So, if that deal doesn’t come to fruition, Kuminga does have several other options on the table, including going back to Atlanta.

Bleacher Report

Sounds like negotiating in the public.  I think there is at least some interest in PJ.  I think the mentions of Dallas and Rui lend credence to that.  But, LA doesn't like the asking price, so it tells the world how uninterested they are and how they have better options (like paying more for Kuminga?...not sure that is a good idea).