Lakers Sign Kevon Looney as Hawks Mull Kuminga Sign-and-Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran center Kevon Looney and kept pursuing former Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to ESPN. The team offered Kuminga a two-year, $20 million contract, as reported by Silver Screen and Roll. According to the same source, the Lakers explored roster and salary-cap adjustments to improve the offer.
These moves came as the Lakers faced limited cap flexibility after recent signings, according to Silver Screen and Roll. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks indicated they were open to a sign-and-trade that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles in exchange for forward Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap, per Silver Screen and Roll. Hoops Rumors later confirmed the Hawks were actively considering that deal, reiterating the same terms.
