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BREAKING: Lakers trade for Luke Kennard

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February 5, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Luke Kennard (4) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Robert Williams III (35) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard of the Atlanta Hawks. They also gave up a 2032 second-round pick to Atlanta.

This trade gives the Lakers more spot-up shooters to fit around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. While this trade doesn’t necessarily fix LA’s defensive concerns, it does help with spacing around the Lakers’ two stars.

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TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1