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Jonathan Kuminga rejected roughly $90,000,000 from the Warriors and Lakers, signing a $12,000,000 deal with the Timberwolves instead. via Yahoo Sports

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Lakers projected to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for Timberwolves wing Josh Green. Green is the most common mock trade destination for Los Angeles. via Yahoo Sports

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Coachella Valley Lakers schedule released. Inaugural game November 6 against Salt Lake City Stars at Acrisure Arena. 24 home games set. via The Desert Sun

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Lakers reportedly targeting Mavericks center Dereck Lively II for a trade after missing Jonathan Kuminga. Lively could be available due to injuries and team depth. via Heavy

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Mychal Thompson explains why Klay Thompson won't join the Lakers, despite his father's long-standing desire for it. via Lakers Nation

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Mamu no look assist (via r/lakers)

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LeBron James reportedly chose the 76ers over the Warriors, with Stephen Curry's availability cited as a factor by insider Marcus Thompson. via Yahoo Sports

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The Lakers offered three years starting at $12M a year. Kuminga signed for two years and $13M in Minnesota. His agent says it was about defense: "Offense is secondary to what he's thinking about." via The Athletic

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Draymond reacts to Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves with a promise to start at Power Forward

"Now here's where those things get dicey, when you go to a team on a lower level salary... and all of a sudden that starting lineup isn't getting off to great starts, the analytics say this group isn't working that well together, a 6.5 million dollar salary in the NBA is a bench role salary... so my only worry for J.K. is that if it's not working, you're the first plug that gets pulled."

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@LakeShowYo Bro can't defend, rebound and is not even that physical at 6 8. We good off him

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Kuminga who???

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Lotta swishes in the gym 😎

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Jerry West bridged a $30,000,000 gap for Shaquille O'Neal's $120,000,000 Lakers deal, including a promise of "movie deals." via Yahoo Sports

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Jonathan Kuminga rejected the Lakers' $18,000,000 offer, signing a $13,000,000 deal with the Timberwolves. This adds to the Lakers' difficult offseason. via Hoops Habit

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Lakers projected to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for Timberwolves wing Josh Green, per report. Los Angeles is a top landing spot for Green in mock trades. via Heavy

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Metta Sandiford-Artest tried to buy a 1% minority stake in the Lakers for $100,000,000, anticipating a $14,000,000,000 valuation. via Lakers Nation

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Kevin Durant on LeBron James joining the 76ers: "That’s going to be a juggernaut…Everybody’s role is going to change. And I think LeBron understands that." via Sports Illustrated

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Lakers still face a center dilemma. Walker Kessler's health and Kevon Looney's current form are concerns. Nick Richards, a potential backup, signed with the Miami Heat. via Yahoo Sports

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The Lakers are reportedly considering Dwight Powell, a veteran lob threat with Finals experience, to pair with Luka Doncic. via Yahoo Sports

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The Lakers offered Jonathan Kuminga over $12,000,000 per season and a starting spot, but the Timberwolves won the recruiting battle. via HoopsHype

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Former Lakers starter Troy Brown Jr. is an NBA free agent. He averaged 7.1 points in 76 games for the team in 2022-23. via Heavy