5 players the Lakers could target for their final starting spot

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory by5 players the Lakers could target for their final starting spot Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Jacob RudeFri, August 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesLakers predicted to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for $88M elite lob threat to pair with Luka DoncicThe Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga. In this potential deal, they get a power forward with Finals experience as a Kuminga backup plan.The Sporting NewsLakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan KumingaThe Lakers must pivot to addressing their big man depth after coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. Who should they target?NY Post SportsLakers insider warns NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga that he ruined future chances of playing for LAJonathan Kuminga will not be a Los Angeles Laker not season. His move to best on himself also may have just cost him his potential future in LA.The Sporting NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementReport: Lakers Eye 3 New Targets to Pair With Luka Doncic After Kuminga RejectsThe exhausting Jonathan Kuminga saga is over. He is, after all, not signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, who reportedly pursued the free agent forward aggressively at the start of free agency.Kuminga, 23, was the subject of rampant speculation since the end of June, when the Atlanta Hawks, who traded for Kuminga ahead of the […] The post Report: Lakers Eye 3 New Targets to Pair With Luka Doncic After Kuminga Rejects appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYShould Lakers Pursue De’Andre Hunter Trade After Failing To Land Jonathan Kuminga?With the Lakers coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, we explore whether eyeing De'Andre Hunter could be a promising alternative.Fadeaway WorldThe Lakers have lost the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakesJonathan Kuminga has finally chosen a team to play for -- and it isn't the Lakers.Lebron WireReport: Lakers’ Plans for Next Roster Move Revealed After Kuminga RejectionLos Angeles Lakers fans are totally over that guy. The opportunity to play for a major market, more money, Luka Doncic as a teammate … and he still said no?Yes, Jonathan Kuminga still said no. The Lakers are left having to search for other ways to address their starting power forward position. Although the 23-year-old Kuminga […] The post Report: Lakers’ Plans for Next Roster Move Revealed After Kuminga Rejection appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLakers Get Timely Update on Jonathan Kuminga’s Free AgencyAre we close to a resolution with Jonathan Kuminga?Roundtable SportsJonathan Kuminga inches closer to joining Luka Doncic on LakersThe Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have been linked for much of the offseason.NY Post SportsLakers Lose Jonathan Kuminga Free Agency Battle to TimberwolvesWhat's next for the Los Angeles Lakers?Roundtable SportsProposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers 6’11” Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka DoncicThe Los Angeles Lakers’ options have shrunk after Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With L.A. in need of a power forward and a backup center, it may pivot to the trade market to explore its options. While the Lakers can somewhat address the starting power forward position by committee, it […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers 6’11” Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘They Have the Most Opportunity’ – Insider Reveals Jonathan Kuminga’s Preferred Destination Between Lakers, TimberwolvesFor the second straight year, Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency has dragged deep into the offseason. Last year, Kuminga did not agree to a new contract with the Golden State Warriors until the 30th of September.Pro Football NetworkCharania: Lakers offered Jonathan Kuminga more money than TimberwolvesThe Lakers may have made Jonathan Kuminga a better offer than the Timberwolves did, but they still lost out on him.Lebron WireLakers original contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga revealed after signing with TimberwolvesThe Los Angeles Lakers went all out for Jonathan Kuminga, but he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. LA's first contract offer that he turned down will shock you.The Sporting NewsWhat’s next for Lakers after whiffing on Jonathan Kuminga?After a two-month long pursuit, the Lakers’ quest in adding Jonathan Kuminga to their roster came to a halt this week, leaving them empty-handed for one of their biggest needs....NY Post SportsTimberwolves Starting Lineup After Stealing Jonathan Kuminga From LakersThe Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup looks a lot different after beating out the Los Angeles Lakers to sign Jonathan Kuminga. The post Timberwolves Starting Lineup After Stealing Jonathan Kuminga From Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJonathan Kuminga signs two-year, $13 million deal with WolvesAfter a long pursuit, the Lakers will not have Jonathan Kuminga on the roster next season as he will sign with the Wolves.SB NationLakers news: Did LA dodge a Jonathan Kuminga bullet? ESPN personality weighs inThe Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga this week, and at least one ESPN voice thinks that is a good thing. After Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with a player option to join the Minnesota Timberwolves , ESPN Los Angeles host Deondre Hawkins made the case that the Lakers are better off without him. “I truly believe the […] The post Lakers news: Did LA dodge a Jonathan Kuminga bullet? ESPN personality weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsLakers news: What LA offered Jonathan Kuminga before Timberwolves dealThe pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga has finally come to an end , with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting their guy in free agency. Teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and LA Clippers were all rumored to be interested in Kuminga, but the Timberwolves ultimately came out on top. Kuminga is expected to sign a two-year, $13 million with […] The post Lakers news: What LA offered Jonathan Kuminga before Timberwolves deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints