Lakers land center Looney; in pursuit of Kuminga, sources say
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired center Kevon Looney and are aggressively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga with promises of a significant role.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have officially landed center Kevon Looney. Simultaneously, the team is pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, reportedly pitching him on a likely starting role.
Coverage from ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that the Lakers are the 'most active' party in talks with Kuminga. Reports from Silver Screen and Roll indicate the team is focusing on Kuminga as Rui Hachimura is not expected to return.
Future developments center on whether Kuminga accepts the proposed role and how the Lakers address a key area where they are reportedly still lacking, according to Lakers Nation.
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Quick answers
Which player has the Lakers officially signed?
The Lakers have landed center Kevon Looney.
What is the Lakers' pitch to Jonathan Kuminga?
The Lakers are pitching Kuminga on a big role, specifically a likely starting role.
What is the status of Rui Hachimura?
According to coverage, Hachimura is not expected to return to the Lakers.
Coverage (8)
- Lakers met with Jonathan Kuminga, offer not enough to entice him to sign Silver Screen and Roll · 3h ago
- Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Lakers, Knicks, Diabate, Ayton, Temple Hoops Rumors · 3h ago
- New Jonathan Kuminga Rumors Reveal Lakers Contract Offer After Kevon Looney Deal Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Lakers pitching big role to Jonathan Kuminga but still lacking in key area Lakers Nation · 3h ago
- Rui Hachimura not expected to return to Lakers, focus on Jonathan Kuminga Silver Screen and Roll · 3h ago
- NBA rumors: Lakers 'most active' in Jonathan Kuminga talks, pitching him on 'likely starting role' CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Lakers make Luka Doncic pitch to ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Lakers land center Looney; in pursuit of Kuminga, sources say ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
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