Lakers, Heat, Cavaliers pursue Bruce Brown in free agency battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers are competing for Bruce Brown, one of the top remaining free agents, after Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Brown, a versatile guard and veteran, would enhance any team's rotation, particularly the Lakers, who have recently missed opportunities in free agency. Each team is positioning to make the most appealing offer, with the Heat holding one roster spot available and the Cavaliers having some financial flexibility after recent roster changes. The outcome hinges on which team can successfully lure Brown, who previously considered joining the Lakers.
- •Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers express interest in Bruce Brown.
- •Brown is an unrestricted free agent following a successful career.
- •Los Angeles aims to find a replacement after losing out on Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Cavaliers have financial flexibility after waiving Cam Whitmore.
- •Brown nearly signed with the Lakers previously.
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"The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to add to a very new roster. They are currently batting the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers for one of the top remaining free agents.
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