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Jalen Duren Meeting With Lakers But Reportedly Prefers Kings’ Sign-And-Trade

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June 30, 2026

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Jalen Duren Meeting With Lakers But Reportedly Prefers Kings’ Sign-And-Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to terms with Austin Reaves on a four-year, 185 million contract, but still face plenty of work ahead as free agency gets underway Tuesday afternoon. In addition to the future of LeBron James still hanging in the balance, the Lakers seemingly are in need of a top center that []

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· Jul 1, 2026

Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a blockbuster trade which sends All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for former All-NB...

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· Jul 8, 2026

Wizards acquire Khris Middleton via sign-and-trade

The Washington Wizards have acquired Khris Middleton via a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. The deal is part of a larger six-team trade that sends D’Angelo Russell, a 2029 second-round picks (via Lakers) and a 2033 second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies. Middleton, 34, will sign a three-year, []

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· Jul 3, 2026

Andre Drummond To Sign With Knicks Despite Interest From Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers suddenly have a need for a backup center after reportedly trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. The Lakers obviously preferred the flexibility that came with acquiring the picks over Ayton being Walker Kessler’s backup, believing they can still find a quality center on []

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· Jul 4, 2026

Lakers Interested In Kevon Looney, Jonas Valanciunas; Not Expected To Re-Sign Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Kevon Looney and Jonas Valanciunas, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Lakers are looking to add another wing and a big man in free agency. With Rui Hachimura not expected to return to the team, the Lakers are linked with a move for Jonathan Kuminga. The Nuggets are looking to move Valanciunas, whom the Lakers previously attempted to sign two years ago. Valanciunas' 10 million deal can be reduced to 2 million if he is waived by July 8.

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Related coverage for "Jalen Duren Meeting With Lakers But Reportedly Prefers Kings’ Sign-And-Trade": KMJNow – Fresno — Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks. SB Nation — Wizards acquire Khris Middleton via sign-and-trade. Lakers Nation — Andre Drummond To Sign With Knicks Despite Interest From Lakers. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Lakers Interested In Kevon Looney, Jonas Valanciunas; Not Expected To Re-Sign Rui Hachimura