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Lakers interested in trading for Cameron Johnson from Nuggets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Lakers interested in trading for Cameron Johnson from Nuggets

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring forward Cameron Johnson from the Denver Nuggets. Denver is facing financial constraints which could lead to the potential departure of Johnson, who is on an expiring contract worth $23.06 million for the upcoming season. Johnson, at 6-foot-8, can play both small forward and power forward, providing lineup flexibility for Los Angeles. He averaged 12.2 points per game during his first season with Denver, down from 18.8 points with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024-25. Other teams such as the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and Orlando Magic have also shown interest in Johnson.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers reportedly want to trade for Cameron Johnson.
•Johnson's contract is expiring at $23.06 million.
•He averaged 12.2 points in the past season with Denver.
•Other interested teams include Celtics, Heat, Clippers, and Magic.
•Trade could affect the Nuggets' financial strategy.

Latest Updates

2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have interest in trading for Cameron Johnson
7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Boston Celtics among several teams with trade interest for Nuggets Cam Johnson

What they're saying

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Boston is reportedly not alone in that pursuit, with the Lakers, Heat, Clippers, and Magic also named as clubs with interest in trading for Johnson.
— Yahoo Sports