Lakers discuss sign-and-trade involving Jaden Hardy for Jonathan Kuminga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are engaged in sign-and-trade discussions involving guard Jaden Hardy and Jonathan Kuminga. Earlier talks with the Atlanta Hawks fell apart due to Atlanta's salary constraints, as they are close to the luxury tax line and would not consider adding players without an enticing draft pick. Currently, the Lakers are reportedly positioning Hardy, who has a salary of $6 million, instead of previously discussed Jared Vanderbilt. Atlanta, having 17 players under contract, also needs to free up space before training camp.
- •Lakers are in talks with the Hawks concerning a trade.
- •Jaden Hardy is being considered in the discussions for Kuminga.
- •Atlanta seeks to avoid adding salary while managing their roster.
- •Previous negotiations stalled due to Atlanta's salary cap constraints.
- •Lakers initially discussed Jared Vanderbilt; now focused on Hardy.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers using Jaden Hardy in sign-and-trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga?
"Lakers using Jaden Hardy in sign-and-trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga?
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