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Lakers consider alternatives to Jonathan Kuminga at forward position

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Lakers consider alternatives to Jonathan Kuminga at forward position
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively pursuing forward Jonathan Kuminga amid NBA free agency discussions. Should negotiations with Kuminga falter, report discusses alternative options, including free agents Ziaire Williams, Bruce Brown, Matisse Thybulle, and Ochai Agbaji. The team's pursuit highlights their need for a reliable two-way forward, with concerns about the feasibility of potential trades due to salary cap restrictions. P.J. Washington of the Dallas Mavericks also emerges as a target, despite financial hesitations regarding his contract. The Lakers' need for a forward remains a pressing focus as free agency progresses.

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  • •Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga in free agency.
  • •Ziaire Williams, Bruce Brown, and others are viable alternatives.
  • •Financial constraints make trades complicated for Los Angeles.
  • •P.J. Washington's contract is a concern for the Lakers.
  • •Team's need for a two-way forward is critical.
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  • 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — What are Lakers' options at wing/forward besides Jonathan Kuminga?
What they're saying
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If the Lakers strike out on Jonathan Kuminga, there are a few other 3-and-D wings or forwards they could take a look at.

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