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Rui Hachimura showcases what he can bring to Clippers in Japan win

Rui Hachimura is flourishing at the FIBA level for his country Japan, giving great signs to the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of next season. Hachimura is preparing for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers. After spending four seasons with the Lakers, he officially signed with the Clippers to a […] The post Rui Hachimura showcases what he can bring to Clippers in Japan win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers went hard after Jonathan Kuminga, and it still wasn’t enough

Jonathan Kuminga is headed to the Timberwolves, but it’s not because the Lakers sat on their hands. Just the opposite, it seems. Per Khobi Price of the California Post, LA went hard after Kuminga, with head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick recruiting him shortly after the start of free agency. And […] The post Lakers went hard after Jonathan Kuminga, and it still wasn’t enough appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Somebody at ESPN thinks this will be Luka Doncic’s final season with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to keep their attention on the basketball court as the ownership drama surrounding the organization continues. The Lakers made some interesting moves this summer after catching wind that LeBron James would be bolting town, trying to give Luka Doncic the best supporting cast they could put together. However, not […] The post Somebody at ESPN thinks this will be Luka Doncic’s final season with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Lakers have found a locked in starter in Quentin Grimes

Even after a 53-win season and a first-round victory without Luka Dončić, the Lakers braintrust determined it was time to scrap the roster and start over. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka’s highly anticipated 2026 summer with space and flexibility arrived. Players with massive roles last season left unceremoniously in free agency, leaving behind vital […]

ESPN experts hit Lakers with ultimate diss in ‘biggest tumble’ poll

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the loss of LeBron James in free agency and the sign and trade for Walker Kessler, among other moves. The Lakers are currently trying to keep their focus on the court as their ownership drama continues, with no end in sight. Recently, ESPN conducted […] The post ESPN experts hit Lakers with ultimate diss in ‘biggest tumble’ poll appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK

ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire .

A-Rod, Multiple Wolves Players Involved In Recruiting Kuminga

Although LeBron James was the Timberwolves‘ first choice to fill their hole at power forward this summer, the team spent much of the summer recruiting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota, viewing him as the top option available in free agency once James was off the board, according to Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick […]

Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 8/27/2026

Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Jonathan Kuminga‘s future with the Timberwolves, the Lakers‘ options now that he’s not available, the prospects for the Jazz to reach the play-in tournament, the roles for Klay Thompson and Bennedict Mathurin with their new teams and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive […]

Jonathan Kuminga will rue day he spurned Lakers for less money from Timberwolves

The Jonathan Kuminga saga finally concluded after it emerged that the former Golden State Warriors man has agreed to sign a 2-year, $12 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. And while the intention was to ensure a starting role, Kuminga has turned his back on some major money with his latest decision. The Timberwolves used […] The post Jonathan Kuminga will rue day he spurned Lakers for less money from Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Jonathan Kuminga overplayed his hand in free agency

At long last, the Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent Saga 2: Electric Boogaloo is over. As ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Wednesday, Kuminga agreed to sign a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Notably, he bypassed a far larger offer from the Lakers “to have more control of his future and possibly jump back […]

Victor Wembanyama disappointed Luka Doncic will miss France-Slovenia game

Victor Wembanyama admitted he would have preferred to face Luka Doncic when France hosts Slovenia in its upcoming World Cup qualifier in Paris. Slovenia will be without the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, taking away the possibility of another matchup between two of the NBA’s biggest names. Despite his disappointment, Wembanyama stressed that Doncic’s absence will […] The post Victor Wembanyama disappointed Luka Doncic will miss France-Slovenia game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA rumors: The trade Timberwolves will try to make to create space needed to sign Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga notified the Timberwolves of his decision on Wednesday evening, choosing Minnesota over the Los Angeles Lakers despite the fact that the Lakers could have offered him more money. However, financially speaking, per HoopsHype, completing the signing isn’t automatic. To fit […] The post NBA rumors: The trade Timberwolves will try to make to create space needed to sign Jonathan Kuminga appear...