Lakers explore trade options for Jarred Vanderbilt in Kuminga pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering trading forward Jarred Vanderbilt as they pursue Jonathan Kuminga. With a contract worth $48 million over four years, Vanderbilt's deal provides flexibility for a potential sign-and-trade involving Kuminga. The Lakers are exploring roster upgrades around Luka Dončić and may need to attach draft picks to facilitate a trade. Vanderbilt, valued for his defensive abilities, has been less effective offensively, affecting his trade market appeal. Reports indicate that one possible framework involves sending Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap to Atlanta for Kuminga.
- •Lakers are focused on acquiring Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Jarred Vanderbilt is on the trade block.
- •Vanderbilt has two years and $25.7 million remaining on his contract.
- •A potential trade might involve a 2032 first-round pick swap.
- •Limited interest in Vanderbilt complicates his trade market.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Put $48 Million Forward on Trade Block Amid Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit
"The Lakers are willing to move a $48 million forward as they pursue Jonathan Kuminga and continue exploring offseason roster upgrades. The post Lakers Put $48 Million Forward on Trade Block Amid Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.
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