Lakers involved in multi-team trade for Heat rising star
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers participated in a substantial five-team trade centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo on June 19, 2026. NBA reporter Evan Sidery outlined a potential deal that could send Miami Heat's 22-year-old center Kel’el Ware to Los Angeles. The Lakers are looking to enhance their frontcourt options and Doncic reportedly favors acquiring a high-caliber center. Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks for Miami this season, making him an attractive trade asset. Discussions among the involved teams are ongoing as the offseason unfolds.
- •Lakers linked to potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
- •Heat center Kel’el Ware is a key asset in discussions.
- •Luka Doncic advocates for improving Lakers' frontcourt.
- •Ware averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds this season.
- •Trade talks involve multiple teams and significant player movement.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers linked to massive four-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for $106 million shot-blocking star
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Heat linked to four-team Giannis Antetokounmpo-centered trade for $149 million ex-Spurs star
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers linked to five-team Giannis Antetokounmpo-centered trade for $20 million Heat rising star
"The Miami Heat would land a former San Antonio Spurs two-time NBA champion forward in a multi-team trade pitch.
"The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in a monster multi-team offseason trade.
"The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in a massive multi-team trade on Friday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:21 PMLakers linked to massive four-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for $106 million shot-blocking star
The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in a monster multi-team offseason trade.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:58 AMHeat linked to four-team Giannis Antetokounmpo-centered trade for $149 million ex-Spurs star
The Miami Heat would land a former San Antonio Spurs two-time NBA champion forward in a multi-team trade pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:12 PMLakers linked to five-team Giannis Antetokounmpo-centered trade for $20 million Heat rising star
The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in a massive multi-team trade on Friday.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 3:17 PMSpurs reporter blasts former Lakers wing who signed with Clippers after NBA’s ruling
- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 3:14 PMLakers reportedly expected to part ways with $48M defensive menace on expiring contract
- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 3:13 PMClippers could trade $197M All-Star after NBA ruling
- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 3:07 PMLakers reportedly trying to trade $48M dud who doesn’t fit any longer
- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 3:05 PMLakers could make one final move in NBA offseason to pair with Luka Doncic
- NBA•Sep 4, 2026, 2:47 PMTimberwolves officially sign $48M ex-Warriors NBA champion to pair with Anthony Edwards
