Lakers evaluate wing trade options after recent free agency departures
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are assessing trade targets to address roster gaps following the loss of several veteran players during free agency. With the team now built around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, depth at the forward and backup center positions remains a primary concern for the front office. Analysts have identified several potential targets to fill the starting wing role, including Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, P.J. Washington, and Derrick Jones Jr. Fresh options such as Toumani Camara, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby have also surfaced in discussions, though their availability for a trade remains speculative. Jonathan Kuminga, previously considered a primary candidate for the Lakers, recently committed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team faces limited flexibility due to a lack of draft assets and the financial weight of existing contracts, forcing a narrow search for personnel additions as the offseason continues.
- •The Lakers current core includes Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.
- •Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, removing him from the Lakers' list of potential targets.
- •Potential wing targets mentioned include Herb Jones, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby.
- •The team currently lacks depth at backup center and forward positions after recent roster departures.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Get Bad News as Elite 3-Point Wing Target Expected to Land With Rival
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Linked to $150 Million Two-Way Star as New Top NBA Trade Target
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Top Trade Target Revealed as $213M Elite Wing as New Options Arise
"The Los Angeles Lakers came up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. Considering how they reportedly viewed him in a starting role, it feels like the summer business won’t be complete without a new wing addition. The Lakers could make do with what is available, including the newly-signed Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili. As such, […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Elite 3-Point Wing Target Expected to Land With Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers spent a chunk of the summer chasing a potential move for Jonathan Kuminga. They wanted a starting wing to add to a core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and new center Walker Kessler.Unfortunately for L.A., that chase ended when Kuminga chose a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are […] The post Lakers Linked to $150 Million Two-Way Star as New Top NBA Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY.
"There has been plenty of chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and the offseason they have had. The Lakers have revamped the roster around Luka Doncic, but as ESPN’s Zach Kram notes, it remains to be seen how the team will look after losing multiple impact veterans in free agency.“Put another way: Of the top seven […] The post Lakers’ Top Trade Target Revealed as $213M Elite Wing as New Options Arise appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:24 AMLakers Get Bad News as Elite 3-Point Wing Target Expected to Land With Rival
The Los Angeles Lakers came up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. Considering how they reportedly viewed him in a starting role, it feels like the summer business won’t be complete without a new wing addition. The Lakers could make do with what is available, including the newly-signed Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili. As such, […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Elite 3-Point Wing Target Expected to Land With Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:06 AMLakers Linked to $150 Million Two-Way Star as New Top NBA Trade Target
The Los Angeles Lakers spent a chunk of the summer chasing a potential move for Jonathan Kuminga. They wanted a starting wing to add to a core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and new center Walker Kessler.Unfortunately for L.A., that chase ended when Kuminga chose a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are […] The post Lakers Linked to $150 Million Two-Way Star as New Top NBA Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:38 PMLakers’ Top Trade Target Revealed as $213M Elite Wing as New Options Arise
There has been plenty of chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and the offseason they have had. The Lakers have revamped the roster around Luka Doncic, but as ESPN’s Zach Kram notes, it remains to be seen how the team will look after losing multiple impact veterans in free agency.“Put another way: Of the top seven […] The post Lakers’ Top Trade Target Revealed as $213M Elite Wing as New Options Arise appeared first on HEAVY.
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