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Lakers Eye Bruce Brown as Practical Plan B After Losing Out on Kuminga

Insiders say the veteran two-way wing could fill a defensive rotation need without triggering a costly sign-and-trade or luxury-tax move.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Bruce Brown (left) of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball to Seth Curry during the first half of an NBA game, Image 2 shows Bruce Brown has emerged as a Lakers target after Jonathan Kuminga chose Minnesota, giving Los Angeles a cheaper championship-tested wing
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Overview

  • Reporters say NBA insider Jake Fischer indicated Bruce Brown is “in the mix” for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team searches for a versatile wing.
  • Brown is an unsigned free agent after playing all 82 games last season for Denver and brings championship experience along with 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 38.5% 3-point shooting.
  • Los Angeles pursued Jonathan Kuminga this summer but failed to complete a sign-and-trade with Atlanta, leaving the Lakers to seek lower-cost alternatives.
  • The Lakers have already added Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams and retain young wing Adou Thiero, so Brown would likely be a veteran, affordable rotation piece rather than a direct starter.
  • Key next steps are Brown’s decision to sign, the Lakers clearing a roster spot from their 16 guaranteed contracts, and how any deal would fit the team’s salary and luxury-tax limits.