Lakers likely to trade for Jonathan Kuminga in 3-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a significant trade that could bring NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga to the team in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia. The proposed three-team deal would also involve Myles Turner moving to the Atlanta Hawks. This trade aims to address the Lakers' need for a starting wing after LeBron James informed the franchise he would not return for the upcoming season. Negotiations are ongoing as the Lakers pursue a sign-and-trade agreement to secure Kuminga, who is expected to sign a four-year, $85.5 million contract as part of the deal.
- •Lakers seek a starting wing after LeBron James' departure.
- •Proposed trade involves Kuminga, Turner, and Vanderbilt.
- •Kuminga would sign a four-year, $85.5 million contract.
- •Trade addresses needs for Lakers, Hawks, and Bucks.
- •LeBron James enters 24th NBA season elsewhere.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia for $85M NBA champion in 3-team mega deal
"The Lakers are trying to get a starting wing for next season. In this potential deal they get one of the main guys they have been going after this summer in a huge 3-team deal.
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