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Lakers linked to potential trade for Isaiah Hartenstein

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Lakers linked to potential trade for Isaiah Hartenstein

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers may pursue a trade for Isaiah Hartenstein, a former New York Knicks player who recently won an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein, averaging 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season, has a $28.5 million team option that the Thunder will decide on soon. This follows Deandre Ayton's underwhelming performance during his first season with the Lakers, prompting speculation about potential roster changes. The Lakers will closely monitor Hartenstein's situation as it could influence their free agency strategy.

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•Lakers linked to Isaiah Hartenstein trade rumors.
•Hartenstein recently won a championship with the Thunder.
•He averaged 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds this season.
•Thunder's upcoming decision on his contract crucial for Lakers.
•Ayton's inconsistent play has led to trade considerations.

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers linked to trade for $87 million former Knicks crowd-pleasing center, NBA champion

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The Los Angeles Lakers were named a potential landing spot for an ex-New York Knicks fan-favorite big man.
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Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:20 PM
Lakers linked to trade for $87 million former Knicks crowd-pleasing center, NBA champion
The Los Angeles Lakers were named a potential landing spot for an ex-New York Knicks fan-favorite big man.

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