Lakers Eye Kuminga Amid Cap Hurdles | Los Angeles Lakers News

The Lakers are still hunting for a young wing defender despite their massive offseason spending, with Jonathan Kuminga emerging as their top target. At just 23, Kuminga brings elite athleticism, defensive potential, and scoring ability — exactly what the team needs to shore up their perimeter defense. With his team option declined, he’s now available, but the Lakers face a tough financial hurdle. They’ll need to clear salary or explore a sign-and-trade to land him — and they’re not alone, as Cleveland and Milwaukee are also in the mix. The Lakers’ ultimate goal? To convince Kuminga that LA is the perfect place to unlock his full potential — and prove they’re still serious about building a championship-caliber roster before the season starts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b271b7c3ac78f70