Lakers explore trades to support Luka Doncic this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively pursuing trades to enhance their roster and support Luka Doncic. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the team is considering moves to bring in a two-way perimeter player or a replacement for DeAndre Ayton. This initiative comes in response to Doncic's concerns about the franchise's direction since joining the Lakers. The Lakers aim to fulfill promises made to Doncic regarding roster improvements, indicating an aggressive approach to retooling this offseason.
- •Lakers working on trades to improve roster for Luka Doncic
- •Team exploring cap space utilization for potential moves
- •Goal is to fulfill promises made to Doncic upon his arrival
- •Focus on acquiring key players to enhance competitiveness
- •Lakers in early stages of trade discussions this summer
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers working on trade to comfort Luka Doncic, per report
"The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be headed in the right direction in late June.
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