Lakers Interested In Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Kevon Looney

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• Lakers Interested In Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Kevon Looney

  The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney for their backup center role behind Walker Kessler after trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas is currently under contract with the Denver Nuggets on a $10 million deal, but is not guaranteed until July 8th. Valanciunas appeared in 65 games with the Nuggets, averaging 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes. Drummond appeared in 63 games last season with the Phila...

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-07-03 17:26:44 UTC

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• Knicks, Lakers linked to Jonas Valanciunas as Nuggets’ contract deadline nears

  Jonas Valanciunas remains a Knicks target as Denver weighs a trade-or-waive decision while Europe looms as an option.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-07-05 15:30:00 UTC

• 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 i...

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-07-04 23:06:25 UTC