What happened: Los Angeles is working a multi-team sign-and-trade framework to acquire Jonathan Kuminga, per Yahoo Sports. The Lakers are searching for a third team willing to absorb Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt's contracts to help complete the deal.

Why it matters: Kuminga remains the Lakers' top remaining offseason target, per Anthony Slater, but Los Angeles has already balked once at surrendering draft capital in a $45 million sign-and-trade offer for the forward. The roster already carries 16 guaranteed contracts, adding pressure to find a third-team facilitator rather than clear space outright.

What to watch: Watch for which team emerges as the facilitator willing to take on Knecht and Vanderbilt before any Kuminga sign-and-trade is finalized.