The Lakers are pursuing Jonathan Kuminga amid roster constraints, needing to cut a player before the season starts while remaining under the luxury tax line. Despite ongoing discussions, their offer of two years for $20 million falls short of Kuminga’s expectations. D’Angelo Russell is on track to become a free agent after a trade to Memphis, where a buyout is likely due to the team’s rebuilding focus. Meanwhile, Jalen Duren and the Pistons are at an impasse over contract negotiations, with Duren seeking a deal aligned with his previous performance but the team not meeting his demands.
