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Lakers show continued interest in Bruce Brown as free agent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Lakers show continued interest in Bruce Brown as free agent

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in free agent Bruce Brown, formerly of the Denver Nuggets. NBA insider Jake Fischer mentioned Brown as being 'in the mix' for the Lakers during a recent live stream. The 30-year-old guard has a history in the league, having played for teams including the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and the Nuggets, where he contributed to their championship run last season. With the Lakers recently missing out on Jonathan Kuminga, their pursuit of Brown highlights a shift in their free agency strategy. Details on Brown’s upcoming decisions are anticipated in the near future.

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•Lakers linked to Bruce Brown, a free agent from the Nuggets.
•Brown averages 7.9 points and 3.9 rebounds with the Nuggets last season.
•Lakers recently missed signing Jonathan Kuminga, prompting renewed interest in Brown.
•Brown has played with multiple teams since entering the NBA in 2018.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Linked To Denver Nuggets’ 8-Year NBA Vet Free Agent

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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to show interest in the Denver Nuggets free agent Bruce Brown. In a recent live stream put together by the NBA insider Jake Fischer, Brown was mentioned as “in the mix” for the Lakers, who have reportedly been interested in Brown for several seasons now. Bruce Brown’s NBA Run The […] The post Lakers Linked To Denver Nuggets’ 8-Year NBA Vet Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
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