Lakers hoping this is good Peyton Watson news ahead of free agency
This would be an exciting development in Los Angeles.
Lakers hoping this is good Peyton Watson news ahead of free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . If Los Angeles Lakers fans were looking for a sign that Peyton Watson may want to wear the purple and gold, they certainly might believe they got it on Wednesday.
Watson took part in the Klutch Sports Group "Pro Day," which the agency held at the Lakers' practice facility. And not only was Watson hooping in the Lakers' complex, but he was wearing Kobes on his feet. Snooping even a step further, at least in the pictures circulating on social media, Watson didn't have any Denver Nuggets gear on, either.
In the Lakers facility wearing Kobe’s and not wearing any Nuggets gear, nah PWat i’m shaking big bro can’t wait for that Shams tweet😭💜💛🤞🏽 @peytonwatson_ https://t. co/jHOf4r3Eks pic. twitter.
com/9yF8fRd3ql — 🦅 (@deadboylyfee) May 20, 2026 MORE: Cavs have a huge James Harden problem, and it's like they didn't notice It'd be far from easy for the Lakers to end up with Watson this offseason. He's a restricted free agent. That means the Nuggets have the "right of first refusal" on any offer sheet Watson gets.