Nets pursuing Rui Hachimura from Lakers, Keon Ellis from Cavs

The Brooklyn Nets are targeting Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis as they look to enhance their roster this offseason. After finishing with a 20-62 record in the 2025-26 season, the Nets hold the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Hachimura, 28, averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds last season, while Ellis, 26, averaged 6.7 points and 1.9 rebounds. Both players' potential moves involve roster management decisions for their current teams, as the Lakers prioritize re-signing other key players. Brooklyn, having already obtained Julius Randle in a recent trade and drafted Mikel Brown Jr., has the financial flexibility to pursue free agents, including Hachimura and Ellis, if their current teams are unable to retain them.

• 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Nets show interest in Lakers' Rui Hachimura, Cavs' Keon Ellis