Lakers urged to pursue Cavs wing Max Strus over Kuminga

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Cleveland is willing to move Max Strus, and LakeShowLife's Maxwell Odgen makes the case that the Lakers should turn to the 30-year-old wing instead of continuing to chase Jonathan Kuminga, whose asking price has cooled LA's interest.

The argument rests on Strus hitting 40.2% from three on 6.8 attempts a game, his perimeter defense metrics and an expiring contract that caps the risk. Dalton Knecht or a second-round pick is suggested as the piece going back to a Cavaliers team looking to trim payroll after missing on LeBron James.

$62MNo transaction on record

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Google News · 4 Aug 2026Lakers Linked To 3-And-D Wing Rather Than Kuminga

Google News · 4 Aug 2026Lakers Floated as Fit for $62M 3-and-D Wing Instead of Kuminga

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