Nuggets champion viewed as contender for Lakers, targeting Jonathan Kuminga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring options to enhance their roster, with the focus on free agent Bruce Brown, a former NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets. Analysts suggest Brown could provide valuable championship experience and depth, though his role may be limited to fewer minutes. With the Lakers considering both veteran options and younger talent, the decision on how to proceed will be critical as they aim to bolster their playoff competitiveness.
- •Bruce Brown remains a free agent after a stint with the Nuggets.
- •Lakers are weighing veteran presence against acquiring younger players.
- •Brown averaged 7.9 points and 3.9 rebounds last season.
- •Decision on roster adjustments is crucial for Lakers' playoff ambitions.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets NBA champion viewed as real suitor for Lakers for Jonathan Kuminga reason
"The Lakers could go with a more veteran option.
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