Lakers explore trade for Miami's Kel'el Ware in three-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a three-team trade that could bring 22-year-old center Kel'el Ware from the Miami Heat to Los Angeles. This move is speculated to involve the Milwaukee Bucks, who would initially acquire Ware before rerouting him to the Lakers. Ware, who was an All-Rookie selection and averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season, is viewed as a promising addition to the Lakers' frontcourt. ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed this potential trade on his podcast, citing Ware's athleticism and ability to stretch the floor as key assets for Los Angeles. If executed, the trade could reshape the Lakers' roster this summer.
- •Lakers eye Kel'el Ware in a potential trade with Heat and Bucks.
- •Ware averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season.
- •ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed the trade scenario on his podcast.
- •Deal hinges on the Heat sending Ware to the Bucks first.
- •Trade could reshape Lakers' roster this summer.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers three-team trade idea involving Bucks lands $20 million Heat All-Rookie center
"An NBA insider believes the Los Angeles Lakers could land an up-and-coming Miami Heat big man this summer.
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