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Lakers targeting Sandro Mamukelashvili ahead of free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:29 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Lakers targeting Sandro Mamukelashvili ahead of free agency
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Sandro Mamukelashvili as they seek to improve their center rotation. They have planned meetings with both Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, who are restricted free agents. Mamukelashvili recently declined his $2.8 million option with the Toronto Raptors, where he had a breakout season averaging 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. League sources suggest he could attract a contract worth $10 million or more in free agency. The Lakers are also considering other potential big men, including Mitchell Robinson and Robert Williams III.

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What We Know
  • •Lakers linked to big man Sandro Mamukelashvili ahead of free agency.
  • •Mamukelashvili averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds last season.
  • •Lakers also meeting with Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler.
  • •Mamukelashvili declined a $2.8 million option with the Raptors.
  • •Lakers exploring other targets like Mitchell Robinson and Robert Williams III.
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  • 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have been linked to Sandro Mamukelashvili
What they're saying
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The Lakers have reportedly been linked to Sandro Mamukelashvili, a rising big man with the Raptors.

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