Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Is LA eyeing Peyton Watson?
Could Peyton Watson be an improvement for the Los Angeles Lakers?
It's the offseason for most NBA teams, where everything means something — but a lot of the time, nothing at all. However, that's not going to stop conversation and cease speculation about player movement and team transactions. The latest conjecture features a usual culprit: the Los Angeles Lakers .
It's a running joke that every player is rumored to be on the Lakers' radar, but after the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade in February 2025, it's almost seems as if nothing is off the table and anything can happen. So, when restricted free agent Peyton Watson appeared at the Lakers practice facility for Klutch Sports Pro Day workouts, speculation among fans began, hoping the 23-year-old might sign with the purple and gold. 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