NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Sixers, LeBron James, Mavericks

Lakers

The Lakers made one of the biggest splashes of free agency by adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton in rapid succession.

But according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, Los Angeles may not be finished.

League sources told Woike the Lakers continue to monitor the market for a young wing capable of improving their perimeter defense, with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga receiving “significant” consideration.

Pulling off such a move won’t be easy.

After using their cap space and room exception, the Lakers would likely need to work out a sign-and-trade with the Hawks to land Kuminga, who remains one of the top young forwards still available.

76ers

The 76ers have joined the growing list of teams that have reached out to LeBron James.

According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, Philadelphia has registered its interest after James informed the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere next season.

The Sixers’ sales pitch became considerably stronger Wednesday after agreeing to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Celtics in exchange for Paul George and draft compensation.

Brown would join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, while Philadelphia has also added Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti in free agency.

The Sixers remain limited financially, however, and multiple reports continue to indicate James plans to take a patient approach before deciding on his next team.

Mavericks

The Mavericks are expected to add an experienced voice to their coaching staff.

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Dallas is expected to hire former Pelicans coach Willie Green as the lead assistant under head coach Sean May.

Green also reportedly drew interest from the Warriors, but Stein indicated Dallas is expected to land him instead.

The former NBA guard spent four seasons as New Orleans’ head coach after previously serving as an assistant with the Warriors and Suns.

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