Lakers eye reunion with Kevin Love to support LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers may target Kevin Love in free agency as a potential reunion with his former teammate LeBron James. Insider Marc Spears reported on ESPN’s NBA Today that discussions around James re-signing with the Lakers are likely, and Love, currently an unrestricted free agent, could be a candidate to join. Love, 37, has seen declining playing time in recent seasons, averaging 15.5 minutes per game with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. The Lakers are aiming to build a younger, more athletic roster to compete effectively next season, raising questions about the fit of Love on the current team. No official decisions have been made as the Lakers explore their options for the upcoming season.
- •Lakers linked to Kevin Love as a potential free agent signing.
- •Marc Spears indicates LeBron likely re-signs with Lakers soon.
- •Love played limited minutes over the past three seasons.
- •Lakers focus on building a younger and more athletic team.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Could Reunite LeBron James With Former Cavs Champion Teammate
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers could reunite LeBron James with former championship teammate in free agency
"The Lakers could pair LeBron James with a former teammate of his who was on the 2016 Cavs team that won the the NBA title. The post Lakers Could Reunite LeBron James With Former Cavs Champion Teammate appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"There is a chance that the Los Angeles Lakers could sign this former LeBron James championship teammate this offseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:00 PMLakers Could Reunite LeBron James With Former Cavs Champion Teammate
The Lakers could pair LeBron James with a former teammate of his who was on the 2016 Cavs team that won the the NBA title. The post Lakers Could Reunite LeBron James With Former Cavs Champion Teammate appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:59 PMLakers could reunite LeBron James with former championship teammate in free agency
There is a chance that the Los Angeles Lakers could sign this former LeBron James championship teammate this offseason.
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