Lakers among four teams pursuing Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are competing with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Portland Trail Blazers to sign free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. They may be seeking to fill the potential gap left by Rui Hachimura, who is unlikely to return. Oubre, previously with the 76ers, is meeting with these teams as free agency begins. The Pacers might offer him the most playing time if he can show his skills.
- •Rui Hachimura is a free agent, likely to leave L.A.
- •Oubre is also a free agent after playing for the 76ers.
- •Teams interested in Oubre include the Lakers, Pacers, 76ers, and Blazers.
- •Free agency opens as Oubre evaluates multiple options.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers battling 3 other teams for Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency because of Rui Hachimura
"Los Angeles could be looking for a wing replacement.
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