AdvertisementThe Lakers will have about $60 million in salary-cap space after the season and three first-round draft picks they can use — 2026, 2031 and 2033 — to try to make a deal for Antetokounmpo. It’s expected that he will re-sign with the Lakers, who can offer him the biggest deal at $241 million over five years. AdvertisementBucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares to attempt a shot in the paint against the Lakers during a game last month at Crypto.com Arena. Kennard, a 6-foot-5 guard, is shooting an NBA-best 49.7% from three-point range with the Hawks this season over 46 games, all off the bench. The Lakers, who are coming off an eight-game trip during which they went 5-3, play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2026 17:55 UTC