Lakers miss out on Kel'el Ware after Antetokounmpo trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers did not secure Kel'el Ware in a recent trade update. Rather, the 22-year-old big man is set to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who are sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Reports indicate that the Bucks plan to keep Ware, despite interest from the Lakers and others. Ware averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season and was seen as a logical fit for the Lakers' goals to refresh their roster. The Lakers may still explore trade options as the off-season continues.
- •Lakers interested in Kel'el Ware for roster improvement
- •Ware traded to the Bucks in a deal involving Antetokounmpo
- •Bucks likely to retain Ware despite trade interest
- •Ware averaged 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season
- •Lakers may pursue other trade opportunities this summer
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers get concerning Andrew Wiggins trade news following Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers get brutal Kel'el trade news after blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal
"It doesn't appear that the Los Angeles Lakers are primed to acquire a former Golden State Warriors All-Star this summer.
"The Los Angeles Lakers didn't receive a positive trade update on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:40 AMLakers get concerning Andrew Wiggins trade news following Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal
It doesn't appear that the Los Angeles Lakers are primed to acquire a former Golden State Warriors All-Star this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:31 AMLakers get brutal Kel'el trade news after blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo Heat deal
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't receive a positive trade update on Tuesday.
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