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Lakers Trade Rumors: Rob Pelinka Could Swing For Massive Move If Jonathan Kuminga Deal is Off

If a deal for Jonathan Kuminga falls through, the Lakers are poised to pivot to PJ Washington as a potential starting power forward, per insider speculation, while negotiations for Kuminga have reportedly stalled and momentum has faded.

The Lakers’ 2025-26 media guide lists just three …

The Lakers’ 2025-26 media guide reveals only three full-time domestic scouts and two international scouts, suggesting a limited pro scouting department, with candidates like Steve Senior and Prosper Karangwa reportedly turning down Lakers offers.

Lakers’ Behind-The-Scene Move Led to Ziaire Williams Signing - HEAVY

The Lakers signed former No. 10 pick Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million contract after a private Las Vegas workout evaluated by team officials—Rob Pelinka, Kurt Rambis, Nate McMillan, and Greg St. Jean— confirmed his improved shooting and overall development, in a move that signals continued interest in Kuminga while Williams provides versatile wing depth and reunites him with Bronny James.

MLB Playoff Odds for Every Team: Red Sox Surging During Win Streak; Guardians Favored Over White Sox

Boston’s 13-game win streak has propelled the Red Sox to the No. 3 AL wild card spot with playoff odds around 59%, while the Yankees lead the AL with strong odds; other teams like the Orioles, Guardians, and several NL clubs are jockeying for wild card positions, making the postseason race notably tight across both leagues.

Lakers acquiring Jonathan Kuminga is no longer a sure thing

The Lakers’ pursued target Jonathan Kuminga may no longer be a sure thing due to stalled contract talks and the need for a sign-and-trade, with Cleveland also connected and Matisse Thybulle as a potential fallback if Kuminga doesn’t land in L.A.

What does the Hawks' Acquisition of Lu Dort Mean for their pursuit of Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga?

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Lu Dort in a three-team deal (with OKC and Dallas), adding a top perimeter defender and signaling continued, but complicated, interest in restricted free agent Peyton Watson and former target Jonathan Kuminga, with ongoing roster and cap challenges to land either via sign-and-trade or three-player moves while evaluating how Dort changes their needs.

The Dodgers are the best team now but they'll be even better soon

The Dodgers, already the best team in baseball after sweeping into a 12-game NL West lead, are aggressively preserving their title-contending core and potentially bolstering their rotation with major trades and returns from injuries, aiming for another championship run despite ongoing health risks and the looming labor uncertainty.

Insider Reveals Lakers' Offseason Moves Have Surprised NBA Executives, But Not In A Good Way

The Lakers shocked NBA executives this offseason by handing four-year, fully guaranteed deals with player options to Kessler, Grimes, and Mamukelashvili (and a two-year deal with a player option to Sexton), executing a high-cost sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler, trading Deandre Ayton for minimal cap room, signing Kevon Looney on a veteran minimum, and eyeing further adds while they may face questions about fit and value.

Sandro Mamukelashvili talks about possibly starting for the Lakers

Sandro Mamukelashvili, signed by the Lakers, is a potential starting forward who could start at the four if needed, after expressing openness to the role and noting his growth and versatility, while the team ainda remains interested in Jonathan Kuminga as a potential sign-and-trade option.

New Lakers Rumors Uncover Impact of Luka Doncic on Walker Kessler Sign-and-Trade

The Lakers leveraged the favorable terms of a Luka Dončić trade to aggressively sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler, sending two unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps plus a four-year, $129.5 million contract, while preserving enough assets and cap space to deliver Dončić a top two-way big man and justify the perceived “fleecing” of Dallas with an urgent, championship-focused rebuild.