Lakers eye Robert Williams III and Mitchell Robinson in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers and Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks as they seek a reliable center in the 2026 free agency market. During the 2025-26 season, the team struggled with their current center options, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. The addition of a strong center would improve their frontcourt and complement star guards like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Sources indicate both Williams and Robinson are open to remaining with their current teams, but the Lakers are actively pursuing better options in free agency.
- •Lakers plan to upgrade at center after 2025-26 struggles.
- •Targets include Robert Williams III and Mitchell Robinson.
- •Lakers feature guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- •Williams and Robinson may stay with their current teams.
- •Lakers are exploring various veteran center options.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — The Los Angeles Lakers have clear center targets in the 2026 free agency market
"The Lakers desperately need a center, and there are two targets on the market.
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