Lakers target Miami's Kel'el Ware for potential trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware amid ongoing trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN's Brian Windhorst highlighted Ware’s impressive performance this season, where he averaged 11.1 points and nine rebounds per game. With the Lakers finishing fourth in the Western Conference this past postseason, acquiring Ware could bolster their long-term plans as they look to secure a franchise center. The Heat's potential trade of Ware could open up opportunities for the Lakers to pursue him.
- •Lakers finished fourth in the Western Conference in the 2025-26 season.
- •Brian Windhorst identified Kel'el Ware as a trade target for the Lakers.
- •Ware averaged 11.1 points and nine rebounds in the 2025-26 season.
- •Miami Heat may consider trading Ware amidst Giannis speculation.
- •Lakers aim to build around younger talent for long-term success.
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"Could the Lakers exploit a massive Heat trade to land their next franchise center? See why NBA insider Brian Windhorst says LA should pursue Kel'el Ware. The post Lakers Linked to Energetic Big Man by NBA Insider appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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