Marc Stein on Lakers pursuing Jonathan Kuminga: ‘They would need Jarred Vanderbilt to be in the trade, and we know the Hawks have shown resistance to it…’ Jake Fischer: ‘I also don’t think the Lakers are just like trying to shop Jarred Vanderbilt around the league. I haven’t gotten that sense, either.’
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The Lakers have been willing to trade Vanderbilt, according to multiple sources who spoke with the Post who were granted anonymity so they could speak freely, as well as other players on the roster in order to create more roster-building optionality. The Cavaliers also have strong interest in Kuminga, a source said. — 7/8/2026 New York Post
A source told the Post the Hawks are willing to execute a sign-and-trade with the Lakers around the framework of Jonathan Kuminga going to L.A. and the Hawks receiving Jarred Vanderbilt and the Lakers’ 2032 first-round pick swap– the lone option the Lakers have of trading a first-round pick this summer. Kuminga’s contract would have to be for at least three or four seasons (not including option seasons), and the first season must be fully guaranteed, if the Lakers acquired him in a sign and trade. — 7/8/2026 New York Post
The fourth Laker on our list, over one-quarter of the trades logged into our trade machine of late have included Jarred Vanderbilt, a 27-year-old defensive-minded forward. Vanderbilt has two years left on his contract, worth $25.7 million, with a player option on the second year. That’s not a grossly offensive salary, but it’s also not some major value deal, either, not with the way Vanderbilt produces. — 7/5/2026 HoopsHype
That Rui Hachimura remains unsigned caused several league sources to wonder whether the Lakers are planning some sort of trade or using the stretch provision on perhaps Jarred Vanderbilt or Deandre Ayton to be able to offer Hachimura more. — 7/2/2026 ESPN
Fullcourtpass: Dillon Brooks called Jared Vanderbilt a ‘dumb NBA player’ “I’m going to throw a shot. I can’t even lie. This guy doesn’t even like me, to be honest with you. Jared Vanderbilt. On the Lakers. They call him Vando” (h/t @PurpGoldLakers) — 5/15/2026 x.com
Khobi Price: JJ Redick says Jarred Vanderbilt will be available for Game 3 vs. Oklahoma City. — 5/9/2026 Twitter @khobi_price
Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick: “He’s tough minded and good to go … I’m glad that he’s never taken a right-handed shot in his life” — 5/9/2026 Twitter @mcten
Brandon Rahbar: Jalen Williams remains out tomorrow for Game 3. Luka Doncic remains out. Jarred Vanderbilt has been upgraded to questionable. — 5/8/2026 x.com
Benjamin Royer: Lakers say that Luke Kennard (neck soreness) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s Game 2 at Oklahoma City. Jarred Vanderbilt (right finger dislocation) has also been downgraded to OUT. — 5/7/2026 x.com
Vanderbilt needed stitches postgame because the bone in his dislocated pinkie finger broke skin, sources said. Lakers assistant athletic trainer Octavio Marquez Montoya and coach JJ Redick walked the length of the court to attend to Vanderbilt, who was on the opposite baseline. — 5/6/2026 ESPN.com
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